The Tribune

THE basketball community joins in offering its condolences to the family of the late Randolph Swaby Jr, who passed away 4am Wednesday at Princess Margaret Hospital at the age of 59. He was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer.

Swaby followed in the footsteps of his famed basketball coach and father Randolph Swaby Sr, as he assisted his oldest brother Anthony Swaby when the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association was formed.

The Swaby brothers were able to combine their expertise to help the Burger King Angels win the inaugural league title that featured such players as Charlene ‘Swish’ Smith, Kimberly Rolle, Kayla Campbell and Sherelle Cash.

Although he never continued coaching, Swaby was a permanent figure in the DW Davis Gymnasium whenever the Angels, now known as the Bommer G Lady Operators, were playing in the league.

Swaby was the fourth of seven boys born to the parentage of Randolph Sr and Joyce, who predeceased him.

The proprietor of Randy’s Well Drilling Company left behind four daughters and one son. “He will be missed,” were the first three words that came out of the mouth of Anthony Swaby as he tried to reflect on the life of his brother.

Swaby’s funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 am at St Francis Xavier Cathedral, West Street. It will take the form of a memorial as the Swaby’s wish was to be cremated.