The Borough of Swedesboro has lowered our flags to half-staff in honor of Chief Daniel F. DeMora who served on the Swedesboro Police Force for 35 years, 28 years of which were served as the Chief of Police.  Chief DeMora passed away on March 11, 2020.

Chief DeMora’s life is a story of service to his Country and our Swedesboro community.  Below are some of the highlights of his life.

Chief Daniel F. DeMora
Born November 8, 1942  Camden NJ

Enlisted in the United States Army 1962
Assigned to 5th US Army
Recruited by 5th Special Forces Group Trained as Combat Medic
Deployed to Republic of Vietnam for 24 months
Honorably Discharged from US Army 1967 as Specialist 5 (Sergeant)

Hired by Borough of Swedesboro as Patrolman 1967
Served as Patrolman until 1974
Promoted to Chief of Police in 1974 until retirement, a total of 35 years of Borough service

Member of St. Joseph’s RC Church Swedesboro NJ
Member of Knights of Columbus St. Francis Council
Board Member Gloucester County 4-H Board

Husband to Barbara Elaine DeMora (deceased) who retired from the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District.

Chief DeMora leaves behind:
Son Daniel L. DeMora, Retired Special Agent US DOJ, and Attorney at Law.

Grandchildren Stephanie, Meghan and Maria DeMora

His best friends Joe & Fred Nicolosi and life-long buddy Alfio (Fred) Bonaventura

Chief Dan DeMora dedicated almost his entire adult life after his military service to the Borough of Swedesboro.

On a personal note, Chief DeMora offered me some much-needed advice during my time as Mayor, in an unfiltered and blunt manner at times.  I truly appreciate all he did for me but much more importantly on behalf of the Borough of Swedesboro we thank Chief Dan DeMora for his decades of service to our community.

Rest in Peace Chief.

Thomas Fromm, Mayor of Swedesboro