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James Sweeney Obituary

Sweeney, James M. Sr. ALBANY James Michael Sweeney Sr., 75, passed quietly at home Saturday, June 21, 2008. Born in Bronx, N.Y., James was the son of the late William and Eleanor Sweeney. He was a graduate of Vincentian Institute and Siena College. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from the New York State Departments of Transportation and Parks and Recreation. James is survived by his sisters, Claire (late Joe) Igoe, Franny (Bob) Hevenor and his brother, Thomas Sweeney; his former wife, Karen Sweeney; his children, Kathleen (Bud) Lombardo, Lisa, Beth, James Jr. and Michael Sweeney; his grandchildren, Justin and Ryan Lombardo; his close friends, Eddie Walsh and Dolores McEneny; and many other caring and loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his close friend, James McCaffrey. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, 490 Delaware Ave. Albany. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 40 Hopewell St. (corner of Hurst Ave.), Albany. Burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of NY Oncology and Hematology at Albany Medical Center; Bonnie Smith of Eddy Home Health Care; the Stackman family, especially Charlene and Ed Walsh for their loving efforts throughout his illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the J. C. Clubs for Inner City Children through "Victory Christian Church", 118 Quail St., Albany, NY 12206, (518 )434-6100.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2008.

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Angela Dinardo

July 19, 2008

To the Sweeney Family - please accept my deepest sympathy over your recent loss - Jimmy Sweeney was a big part of our State Parks family for many years - he was a wonderful man - always a smile on his face - my prayers are with your family.

Mike & Nancy Smith

June 27, 2008

Mike and family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
In our thoughts and prayers,

Connie Keating Elliott

June 27, 2008

To Karen and the whole family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a presence in all our lives. I will miss him, but am grateful for all the 62 years of knowing him

Patrick LaMarre

June 25, 2008

Jim Jr;

Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. He was a good man and will be missed.

Patrick LaMarre

Judy Draus

June 25, 2008

To the whole Sweeney Family.
Please accept my sincere sorrow for your loss.

Joe Kennedy

June 25, 2008

To the Sweeney Family: It has been a long time since I have seen any of you (too long). I am sorry to have heard of your loss. May your father rest in peace.

Kathy Gibbs (Bopp)

June 25, 2008

To the Sweeney Family: I'm sorry for your loss. My fondest childhood memories are of your family. You are all in my prayers.

Janice Generali

June 25, 2008

So very sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Catherine & James A Colfer, Jr

June 24, 2008

To the Sweeney Family
With our deepest sympathy.
you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Mort an Pat Schuler

June 24, 2008

High school, college "happy"s Cal's all the great parties thse were the happiest days of our lives Jimmy always had us laughing -then we got married and raised our babies parties at each other homes what a great time You will be missed Jimmy but I bet you have the angels laughing love to you all

Kristen Kwiatkowski

June 24, 2008

I am Butch and Charlene's daughter, I wish to send my condolences and let you know my prayers are with all of you. He was a great guy, and loved my son EJ as if he were his own grandson. He will be greatly missed.

Eddie Schultz Schultz

June 24, 2008

With our deepest sympathy.
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Woolheater

June 24, 2008

Sweeney Family,

My condolences for your loss. I have the fondest memories of your Dad/husband and our families as we were all growing up.

He always had a smile. My prayers are with you.

Debby Schuler Woolheater

Deborah Woolheater

June 24, 2008

Sweeney Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I have the best and funniest memories of our families growing up. I am sorry we all lost touch and my prayers are with you all.

Debby Schuler Woolheater

Dan Sullivan

June 24, 2008

To Jim's Family,

My sincere condolences over the loss of Jim. I knew him during & after VI. I graduated in 1950, a year before Jim. I fondly remember him. We used to play touch football at night, using a bank's parking lot lights to see. Jim could really catch a pass.

I will remember him in my daily prayers.

Butch & Charlene Stackman

June 24, 2008

Lisa, Beth, Jimmy & Mike,

Butch & I will miss your father as much as your family will. We loved every minute that we shared together not as neighbors but as part of our family. He got great pleasure out of our cooking for him and we enjoyed it as well. Our prayers are with you always. Please stay in touch as you go on with your lives I know he would want that.


Butch & Charlene Stackman

Annette (Capizzo) Roy

June 24, 2008

Beth and family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Maureen Whalen

June 24, 2008

To the Sweeney Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss.

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