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GEORGE SWEENY

1942 - 2015

GEORGE SWEENY obituary, 1942-2015, Sparta, NJ

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GEORGE SWEENY Obituary

George Fay Sweeny Veteran attorney for Sparta's Lake Mohawk Country Club George Fay Sweeny, 72, passed away on May 25, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Jersey City, N.J., and lived in Union City, N.J., before moving to Sparta, N.J., in 1976. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. After college, George worked for the Spanish and Greek National railroads. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. George received his M.B.A. from Columbia University, where he was president of the student body and a Roswell T. McRae Scholar. His doctorate of law was from Fordham University. Since 1981, George maintained a law practice in Sparta, where he was the attorney for the Lake Mohawk Country Club for 33 years. He was an avid golfer, a travel bug and a member of the Les Marmitons Men's Cooking Club. George is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Margaret Hennelly Sweeny; beloved daughter, Meave Sweeny of New York City; brother, John Sweeny of Mahopac, N.Y.; three sisters-in-law, Carol, Patricia and Alana, and five nephews, Raymond, Sean, James, Brian and Patrick. Private services were held under the direction of the Goble Funeral Home, Sparta, N.J. In lieu of flowers, please be kind to one another.

Published by The Star-Ledger on May 31, 2015.
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Margaret and Maureen, I just heard the sad news about George. He was a very thoughtful person, always helpful and willing to give advise. I still remember fondly when he took us all to lunch at Lake Mohawk Country Club to wish me well when I lost my job. He will be missed by many. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Darlene Tremont

June 19, 2015

Mrs. Sweeney and Maeve,

I am so sorry to hear this news. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace. God bless.

Amanda Diesso (pizza place)

June 6, 2015

Margaret and Meave- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my prayers, may you find comfort in the memories you have and the love of your family and friends during this difficult time and in the days ahead.

Anne Marie Pizzi

June 4, 2015

Meave,

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Lauren DeSilva

June 4, 2015

Margaret,
Sorry to hear about your families loss.
George will always be in our hearts!

Lars

Lars Schelin

June 3, 2015

George is in our thoughts and prayers. We will sorely miss our friend and neighbor. He was a special person.
Love to Margaret and Meave.

Gary and Sandra Main

June 1, 2015

Margaret, Our hearts are saddened as we reach out to you. Looking back, the little Shay girls and the Sweeny boys were bonded from early childhood. And, Georgie was the leader of the pack. We all looked up to him. Now, we grieve the passing of our handsome, exciting, wonderful Cousin Georgie. We bow our heads and whisper a prayer of thanks for all he was to us. Much love to you and Meave.


Maeve and John

June 1, 2015

Margret,
I was so sorry to hear of George's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.

Renee Turner

June 1, 2015

Maureen,
I am so sadden by your loss. You are in my thoughts and George is in my heart.

Joyce
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Joyce Ciaburri

June 1, 2015

Dearest friend, Margaret, and darling girl, Meave, I am so saddened to hear of George's passing. It is almost impossible to think of you without George. I have known you since 1971, and always considered you the most glorious of couples. All my love, always, be with you and your family. Your loving friend, Valerie

May 31, 2015

Margaret and Maeve so sorry for your profound loss. I loved Georgie. He was a great cousin.Positive energy and prayers being sent your way.

Isabel Milazzo

May 31, 2015

Dear Margaret,
We are sorry to hear about George's passing. We saw George last in December when he came to the Goble Funeral Home for the visitation for our daughter Hope. He was not only our attorney, he was also a good friend. We loved meeting with him and we will miss him. We can imagine how difficult it must be for you and Meave. He was a very proud dad. We are thinking of you lovingly.

Sig and Litsa Binder

May 29, 2015

Margaret and Maeve,
Jane and I were so saddened to learn of George's passing. Please accept our condolences, you are both in our prayers. George was a gifted attorney and consummate professional. He will surely be missed in our legal community.
Dave and Jane Johnson

David Johnson

May 29, 2015

Margaret, Kevin and I are so sorry to hear of George's passing. He was much more than our attorney. He was a valued friend. The world is worse off after losing a man of his integrity and compassion. Our thoughts are with you and Meave.

Peggie Byrne

May 29, 2015

Margaret, My deepest condolences to you. I know no words can suffice. Our thoughts are with you.

Diane Wexler

Diane Wexler

May 29, 2015

John and I were sorry to hear of George's passing. He wrote our wills years ago and renewed our faith in lawyers. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. Our sincere sympathy.

John and Edith Hall

May 29, 2015

Margaret, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Meave during this difficult time. I have many happy memories of George while growing up in Newburgh. It was always a treat when my cool cousin came to visit.
Love, Diane

Diane Fischl

May 29, 2015

Our thoughts are with you, Paul, Beth, Moses and Max.

May 28, 2015

Margaret so sorry to learn of George's passing. I always had wonderful experieces when having a closing with him. Regards to you and Meave.

Maureen Donnelly

May 28, 2015

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