Sveinbjorn Christian “Whitey” Sveinbjornsson

July 21, 1936 - May 31, 2015

Sveinbjorn Christian “Whitey” Sveinbjornsson, 78, of Medford, NJ, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at the Veterans Home of Vineland. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of immigrant parents, his father Gisli Haraldur Sveinbjornsson of Iceland, and his mother Hedvig Christiansen of Denmark. Sveinbjorn was a Major in the U.S. Air Force, and served our country for over 22 years. He attended Plattsburgh High School for two years, where he was well known for his athletics. He played Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball and Football. He went on to graduate from North Wood Academy in Lake Placid, NY. He enjoyed golfing, skiing and gardening. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Florence (nee Zimmermann) Sveinbjornsson; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Svein Christian Sveinbjornsson; and Eric Brian and Grace Lynn Sveinbjornsson of Palmyra, NJ; his daughter and son-in-law, Disa Jean and Thomas Gander of Lancaster, PA; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Iris and Merle Morris, and Rosa Sniechoski; five grandchildren, Brynn, Kyle, Erin, Jared and Gunnar; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 1-3PM, at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ. Funeral services will follow at 3PM, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Sveinbjorn’s name to the Veterans Home of Vineland, 524 North West Boulevard, Vineland, NJ 08360; or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 399 Market St., Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Watch his tribute video here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/29Y6CQJJC6PQHRW8