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Donald Sweeney Obituary

Donald F. Sweeney Sr.
of Dracut, WWll Vet; 87

DRACUT -- Donald F. Sweeney Sr., 87, loving husband of Rose J. (Visocchi) Sweeney, died after a lengthy illness surrounded by his family, Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Wingate of Belvidere.

A son of the late Frank H. and the late Ada M. (Hathaway) Sweeney, he was born September 14, 1926, in Lowell, moving to Dracut at an early age. He was educated in the Dracut schools, until joining the United States Navy at the age of seventeen, serving during World War II in Normandy, North Africa, Sipan, the Philippines, and the Japan Occupation Force.

After the War, he continued to serve through the Korean Conflict, joining the Army Reserve at the age of forty eight.

He returned to the area, working as a meat cutter for Swift & Company, Demoulas Supermarkets, and Hanscom Air Force Base, retiring in 1986.

Donald was a member of the Long Meadow Golf Club and the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Walker Rogers Post 662. He enjoyed time spent with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His hobbies included reading, playing cards, taking trips to Foxwoods, and cooking. One of his proudest moments was the dedication of the Sweeney Brothers Memorial Square at the corner of Broadway and Loon Hill Road.

In addition to his loving wife of 62 years, Rose, he is survived by his three sons, Donald F. Sweeney Jr. and his wife, Janis, of Dracut, Gary D. Sweeney and his wife, Trisha of Belmont, NH, and John C. Sweeney and his wife, Lisa, of Dracut; his five grandchildren, Scott, Jeremy, Melodee, Casey and Brandon Sweeney; three step grandchildren, Anthony, Alex, and Jonathan Schiripo; his six great-grandchildren; his sisters, Helen Murphy of Maine, and Shirley M. Zouvelos of Pelham, NH; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sylvia and her husband, Dick Allard of Chelmsford, Barbara Visocchi of Lowell, Charles and Rachel Visocchi of Connecticut; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Beth Sweeney, who died in 1980, and predeceased by his brothers, Francis Sweeney, Charles Sweeney, Richard Sweeney, Norman Sweeney, and his sister, Dorothy McKenzie.

SWEENEY -- YOU ARE INVITED TO HIS CALLING HOURS 4 UNTIL 8 P.M. ON TUESDAY, NOV 26. ON WEDNESDAY, HIS FUNERAL WILL BEGIN AT 8 A.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL, 978-458-6816. HIS FUNERAL MASS WILL BE OFFERED AT ST. FRANCIS CHURCH, 115 WHEELER RD., DRACUT, AT 9 A.M. BURIAL IN ST. MARY CEMETERY. MEMORIALS IN HIS NAME MAY BE MADE TO THE American Cancer Society, 30 SPEEN STREET, FRAMINGHAM, MA 01701 OR TO THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION, MASS CHAPTER, 101 FIRST AVE., WALTHAM MA 02154.

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Published by Lowell Sun on Nov. 25, 2013.
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sorry for your loss rip

louise roberge

December 6, 2013

You will forever be missed Mr. Sweeney! Love and hugs sent to heaven! May you rest in peace!

Susan Rawnsley

November 26, 2013

You were an amazing human being...You've been a part of my family for as long as I can remember. You always made me smile and I loved sitting and listening to your stories. You will be truly missed. I know your up there with my Dad looking down over all your loved ones.

November 25, 2013

Don, Jeremy, Melodee and Family, I was so sad to hear of the loss of your Dad/Grandfather. He was a wonderful man that will always hold a special place in our family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy Kazanjian, Dick, Chris & Jarret.

Cindy Kazanjian

November 25, 2013

You were a wonderful Uncle! From a little girl through my 65 years I have felt the love and smiles when ever I saw your face! I will miss you so much. Thank you and Aunt Rose for these 4 years of every week with you!
Love Always!

Doreen Murphy

November 25, 2013

Eyes as blue as the ocean, a smile that would warm your heart! He was so proud of his sons and the song Gary wrote about him. Rest in Peace, Uncle Don you will be missed. Brenda

November 25, 2013

I love you grandpa! U are such an amazing man. I miss you terribly and I'm thankful for the time we got to spend together throughout my life. You have always been there for me and my children (your great grandkids). You will always always be in our hearts.... I love you! Love your one n only Granddaughter! Ps I wish you would've left me your secret recipes. : (

Melodee Sweeney

November 25, 2013

I worked with Don, at the Hanscom Base Comm. store meat dept., from 1973 to 1978 and was the one that suggested that he put his 12 years of military service to work with a reserve unit, as I was doing.
Via con dios, Don.

Paul Tandus

November 25, 2013

Uncle Donny you will ajways hold a special place in my heart. Love and hugs to Aunt Rose and the family. I can't be there to say goodbye but I will be thinking of everyone.

Donna Pilat

November 25, 2013

To the Donald Sweeney family,
He always sat right next to us at Mass. He was so kind to us and our son. What a wonderful man. God bless him and your family.

FRED MARION

November 25, 2013

Love you Uncle Donald

Krista Sweeney

November 25, 2013

Uncle Don you will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts & prayers.
Your Niece Doreen S. & sons John & Jacob

Doreen Sweeney, Burk

November 25, 2013

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