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BERNARD SWEENEY Obituary
BERNARD PATRICK SWEENEY
On Thursday, May 24, 2012 of Fort Myers, FL. Beloved husband of Jane B. Sweeney and the late Gertrude Ann Sweeney; father of Maureen Sweeney Becker, BJ Sweeney, Christine Kelley, Deanne Fosnocht, MD, and Nancene Salazar; grandfather of Kristie, Brian and Melissa Sweeney, Meagan, Alissa, Heather and Kiersten Kelley, Rachel Ann, Abigail and Julia Fosnocht, Tristan, Alexandra and Drew Salazar. He was a graduate of Ben Franklin University in Accounting and retired at the age of 54 from The World Bank in 1986. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking), Tuesday, May 29, 7 to 9 p.m., with prayer service by Msgr. John F. Macfarlane at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, May 30, at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 13801 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to The Bernard P. Sweeney Endowment Fund for education of "Dementia Awareness and Dementia with Lewy Bodies ": The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, 12468 Brantley Commons Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Jimmy
James Sweeney
May 21, 2019
I remember my dear uncle Bernie so often. Time passes mercilistly fast but my memories have not faded. I know his family will mark the anniversary of his passing with prayers and recalling great memories. Irish eyes will be smiling on May 24th in commemoration of this wonderful man. My prayers are with him. Jimmy
pat and fred prince
June 1, 2012
The world will miss Bernie. His humor, his kindness and his impish Irish eyes made everyone who was in his presence smile. Love you Jane, you and Bennie had a truly wonderful love story
Judy Sausto
May 31, 2012
Jane,
I was so sorry to read about Bernie's passing. May good memories help see you through this difficult time. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love and deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Tina Herndon
May 29, 2012
Nancene,
You and your entire family are in our hearts and prayers.
Aunt Tina and Uncle Trevor
Ellen Holland Nicholson
May 29, 2012
Maureen,
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Ellen
Father Pat
May 29, 2012
Jane and family,
Thanks for the privledge of caring for Bernie in the recent days. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you come to appreciate eternal life in a whole new way. Peace and stuff
Frederick Brigham
May 28, 2012
Dear Jane ,Christine.Deanne, Nancene and your families,
I was so sorry to learn of Bernie's passing today. Please be assured of my prayers for him and all of your family at this time. I will always remember his wonderful smile and postive approach to life.
Fred and Sandra Brigham
Bobbie Burgess
May 28, 2012
Jane, He was a wonderful man. We will all miss him. My heart is witth you. You were so brave and steadfast. He loved you so very much, as we all do. We will always remember his smile.Love, Bobbie and Tully
Rosanne Wasilchuk
May 28, 2012
Jane, So very sorry to hear about Bernie's passing, he was so warm and so funny and always had such a wonderful smile. We will miss him a lot; though not nearly as much as you will. You have our deepest sympathies.
Jimmy Sweeney
May 28, 2012
My Dear Uncle Bernie's Family, He was a kind, generous and lovable man with that contagious smile. I pray for his soul and your strength to handle this period of grief.I am saddened by reports of his last days and know he is with God. I Love You. James Patrick Sweeney (Jimmy)
Rochelle Tolley
May 27, 2012
My Dear Jane, I was so sorry to hear about Bernie's passing. I know how much he ment to you and I know that you will miss him greatly. You were so dedicated to eachother and I know he will always have a place in your heart.
You have both been in my prayers and I will continue to pray that God will give you strenght to get you through this. I know Bernie is in a better place and he is finally resting in the arms of our Lord.
May God bless you and your family.
Love, Rochelle
Wally Atkenson
May 27, 2012
My dearest friend , I will always remember you. TIll we meet again
Wally
Deanne Fosnocht
May 27, 2012
I will always hold you in my heart. I miss you and can't thank you enough for all that your have done for my mom and family!
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