Edward J. Sweeney Jr.

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Edward Sweeney Obituary

SWEENEY, Edward J., Jr. Died unexpectedly, age 62, in Huntersville, N.C., Dec. 2. Beloved husband of Ellen T. (Finn) for 41 years. Devoted father of Shannon Sweeney of Huntersville, NC and Sean Sweeney and his wife Julie of Highlands Ranch, CO., and loving "Poppy" to 3 grandchildren. Son of Edward J. Sr. and the late Mary (Fitzgerald) Sweeney of Roslindale. Brother of Anne Marie Scannell, Michael Sweeney, Beth Knapp and the late Maureen Dugan. Ed was a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army and Vietnam War Hero. He served a tour in Vietnam, as a helicopter pilot and was awarded medals for meritorious leadership and gallantry in action including the Silver Star, Bronze Star and an Air Medal (45th. award with "V" device) for Heroism. He retired in 1987 from Ft. McPherson, GA. He was Director of Maintenance for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Union County Schools. He was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School and University of Tampa. A Funeral Mass will be Friday Dec. 12th at St. Anthony's Church, 167 E. Falmouth Hwy., E. Falmouth at 11am. Interment with Military Honors at the MA. National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers donations in Ed's name may be made to "UCPS Employee's Assoc. Fund" 2O1 Venus Street, Monroe, N.C., 28112. Attn. Ray Barnes. A tribute and guestbook for Ed can be found at http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/edsweeneyjr William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617 323 8600

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 10, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Sweeney

11 Entries

Steve Rowe

April 14, 2025

Captain Eddie Sweeney and his lovely wife Ellen were my best friends during my time at Ft. Bragg in 1971. I ate many a meal at their house while watching the Bruins and playing with Sean. Ellen or Sean, if you ever read this, please contact me. Steve Rowe CW2.

Mike Casey

December 19, 2008

Col. Sweeney,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army-especially in Vietnam. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Anne Marie(sister) & Joe Scannell Jr

December 17, 2008

Dearest Ellen,

We loved him dearly and he will be in my heart forever.
Never did I think we would loose him so young.We grieve with you!

Corliss Baldridge

December 10, 2008

Mrs. Sweeney,
I'm so sorry for your loss, I've only known you both thru the Shumperts and the GSU Golf Tournament, but your husband and you always looked to have so much fun together. Thanks for always having your great smile and representing the great relationship that it sounds like you had.

Corliss Baldridge
GSU Facilities Management Services

Josette Stuart

December 9, 2008

Ellen, Sean, Shannon, Julie and family,
I can hardly bear the thought of all of you going through the loss of Ed.
Alan and I have such absolutely wonderful memories of all of the good times we had together in such a short period of time. I can still picture him in his white turtleneck and green bowtie greeting us at the door for your St. Pat's party at Ft. Bragg. Never a St Patrick's day went by since, without Alan and I talking about that. Almost as often as that, Alan would tell the boys that if he had his pick of brothers, Ed would have been his first choice. If there is anything that either of us can do for any of you to help ease the pain that you're going through, just say the word! We love you! Josette

Alan Stuart

December 9, 2008

Dearest Ellen, Sean and Shannon,
Josette and I were so very sorry to learn of your loss. Though we were together only a short time at Bragg, we instantly felt a close and heartfelt friendship that lasted thru the years and across the many miles that separated us. I know that Ed was long in heaven long before the Devil knew where he was. Our heartfelt sympathy for you all. Ed will always be in our hearts.
Alan And Josette Stuart, LTC (R), US Army.

Jim Dunmire

December 6, 2008

It has been great to work with such an honerable man. He seemed very down to earth and made you feel good when he spoke to you. I am sorry for your loss.

Marie Pretorius (Graziani)

December 5, 2008

Dearest Ellen - I am so very sorry for your loss - it is so hard when it is so sudden - when the pain eases you will thank God for your beautiful life with him - my thoughts & prayers are with you -

Linda Stiwalt

December 5, 2008

Ellen, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Ed. My prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Love,
Linda Stiwalt

Ellen Dillard

December 5, 2008

Ellen,
I am so very sorry for your loss and know how sad this time is for you and your family. You and Ed enjoyed such a beautiful life together and I know you will cherish your memories.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Ellen

Sarah Stafford

December 5, 2008

To the Sweeney Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you. Mr. Sweeny was not only my boss but my friend. We shared alot of tears and laughter. He was such a very special person. He touched the lives of everyone that knew him. He will be greatly missed by everyone. I can say one of the best was called home on that day.
I don't know that I have ever met anyone that loved their family as much as Mr. Sweeney. I loved to talk to him about all of you, his face would always light up, you could hear the love in his voice. His family was his life. I could go on and on but I know you know how special he was, and thank God for the memories that he left behind.
Love to you all,
Sarah Stafford
& Family.

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