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Robert Sweeney Obituary

Sweeney, Robert D.
Hilton: Nov. 30, 2007. Robert D. Sweeney, 84. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on October 25th. Also survived by his children, Donna (Edward) Zarpentine, Daniel, Gary (Linda), Joseph, John (Kelly Peter), Tim (Robyn) Sweeney; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Bob was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a member of I.B.E.W Local 86.
Friends are invited to call Mon. 2-4, 7-9 at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Ave., Hilton. Funeral Mass, Tues. at 10 AM at St. Lawrence Church, 1000 North Greece Rd., followed by a Military Graveside Service at St. John's Cemetery, Spencerport. Those wishing may contribute to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Hilton Fire Department in Bob's memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Dec. 2, 2007.

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Bethany Sweeney

December 10, 2007

I love you forever, Grandpa!

Charissa, Ryan and Lily Moll

December 4, 2007

To the Sweeney's: You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss.

William Kumpf

December 2, 2007

To Allthe Sweeneys-I know you will miss Bob-Being a neighbor for over 35 years We never had a bad word between us.Our sympathy extended to all,William "Bill" Kumpf

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