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1923
DIED
2014
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Jeanne Sweeney Obituary
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for Jeanne Sweeney
Angela Faruolo
June 5, 2014
My condolences to the entire Sweeney family. So many fun memories at Sacred Heart and at your home with Erin, your mom and the whole family. Love to you all, Angela Felix Faruolo
Margaret Hunnicutt -White
May 31, 2014
Prayers are with you, Sweeney family. Remembering with a smile many wonderful childhood days.
May 31, 2014
To all of my Sweeney Family, I am with you today in heart, and spirit. How do you sum up 91 years of a beautiful soul ? I have fond memories of Jeanne, and she will be so truly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her. I know that my husband has to be so happy to have his mother by his side again. Rest in peace, sweet Jeanne, everyone loves you. Love....Theresa
Tim and Diana Merriman
May 31, 2014
We will also remember your mom with loving thought. She was very kind who had a beautiful soul.
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Knicketbockers
May 31, 2014
Thinking of all of you with fond memories.
May 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers to the Sweeney family. Lots of memories from years past.
Kate Floyd and Floyd family
PAT FLOYD-CARPENTER
May 30, 2014
TO ALL THE SWEENEY CLAN FROM THE EQUALLY BIG FLOYD FAMILY...OUR THOUGHTS, PRAYERS, AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Mary Muller Brown
May 29, 2014
To all the Sweeneys, especially Tim who was in my class at Sacred Heart and Salpointe, your mother was a lovely, strong, and fun loving woman who loved God, her family and life. And though she will be sorely missed by all who loved her in this life, she is with her Lord and Savior in life eternal. My prayers are with you all. Mary Muller Brown
Lois Christensen
May 28, 2014
Dear Sweeney Family,
Many prayers in the passing of your dear mother. This is always one of the most difficult losses in a family. She certainly reared wonderful children!! Know you will continue to be held in prayers and thoughts.
Lois McFadyen Christensen and Paul Christensen
MaryPat Morrisey Straw
May 28, 2014
Dear Sweeney Clan, I was always so envious of your big family! You always seemed to be laughing and having fun and I'm sure your mom had a lot to do with teaching you how to enjoy life. Blessings and condolences to all of you!
Diana Willis
May 28, 2014
So sorry for your loss Rene and Erin. She sounds like a great person that had a long life with such a large loving family.
Love,
Gary & Diana
Sheila and Jerry DeSimone
May 28, 2014
Mrs. Sweeney was a true Irish Lass who raised a family full of great people.
Love Sheila and Jerry DeSimone
Kathy Kaldenbaugh Sullivan
May 28, 2014
Hello all you Sweeney's. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. She was such a great lady. So many good memories of fun times with the Sweeney's growing up in Tucson. I'm sure she and Betty are thrilled to be reunited in Heaven!!! Please know I'm thinking about you all during this sad time. Love, Kathy Kaldenbaugh Sullivan
May 28, 2014
Dear Sweeney Family,
Sorry to hear about your mom passing, I too have many good memories of your mom & being around your family.
Celebrate her beautiful life with fun & happy memories, as she will enjoy those moments again, as you all share them. I have been blessed to know the Sweeney family many times over. God Bless You All!!
Janet Ostapuk
Kathy Pensinger
May 28, 2014
Very nice photo and content to the obituary. My condolences to all of the family.
May 28, 2014
Jeanne Sweeney loved, and was loved back, by so many of us.
Her spirit, presence, and warmth are within me forever. I can see her face and hear her voice. I see her surrounded by all her smiling children.
She always greeted me by announcing my presence, with the use of my full name, first and last. As a child, it made me feel special, like I was somebody.
I loved that she laughed at her own jokes...a tradition I have followed in!
And what a laugh she had! It was contagious!
She was a most loving, loyal friend to my mother.
A close friend, in her 60's, who raised a few children as a single Mom, told me recently, that when she was having a tough day, struggling to get through, she would think of Jeanne Sweeney, with all those kids..She thought, if Mrs. Sweeney could get through, with grace and dignity, then she certainly could, too!
Rest in peace, Jeanne Sweeney,
Kathy Hannan
Summer Visit to Tucson
Mary Broglie
May 28, 2014
Dear Sweeney Family, What an amazing wonderful Mother Jeanne was. She was my Tucson Mom and you all were my second family. I felt more like a sibling then a cousin from Pittsburgh, PA.
I loved her feisty, no nonsense personality. I'm sure I gave her a few gray hairs when I came for an extended visit after Graduating from High School. I grew up in many ways and learned so much about family support from Aunt Jeanne and all of you. I will cherish my memories forever and as I move on in my life as a mom who lost a child I will keep Aunt Jeanne close as she will inspire me to carry on and be strong as she was.
Cheers Aunt Jeanne,
Love Mary Champ Broglie
Teresa (Trujillo) Quiroz
May 28, 2014
I am so sorry to hear the passing of Mrs. Sweeney. I, Teresa (Trujillo) Quiroz was in the class of 71 with Peggy and Tim. They were very nice to me. My condolences also on the passing of Peggy. God bless your family.
May 27, 2014
Dear Leonard, Mary and Kathy,
My deep sympathies and condolences on the passing of your wonderful Mom. The Sweeneys are a Salpointe legend and I'm sure your Mom and Dad
were the foundation for your great family. I always that I was greeted from all of you, with that great Sweeney smile!
Cathy, I remember you singing Irish songs on St. Patrick's day during class in Fr. Austin and Mr. Gleeson's class. You were always a breath of fresh air girl!
Best and warmest regards,
Dr. Roberto ("Bob") Mejias, Ph.D.
Keith Lee
May 27, 2014
Jeanne was my second mother. She loved having me mess around in her kitchen. I loved sharing stories with her, a Bloody Mary with her and the love of her family. We continue to embrace all the members of the Sweeney family.
Kathleen Farrell Dehn
May 27, 2014
To all the Sweeney Family you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom and Dad were buddies of my parents and they were such special people. Your Mom's smile looks just the same. What a great lady. Peace
Kathy Eidson (Class of '71)
May 27, 2014
Dear Sweeney Family,
I have many fond memories growing up with your family at Sacred Heart and Salpointe. Your Mother was such a wonderful person. I will keep each and every one of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Emily Velde Elias
May 27, 2014
Kathy, So sorry to hear of your loss from friend Monica White. Thoughts and prayers with you and all your family.
Patricia DeVito
May 27, 2014
When we first arrived in Tucson in 1961 and enrolled in school, we realized that there was a Sweeney in all of our classes. The Hannans and the Sweeneys became fast friends and were back and forth between our two homes. Jeanne was always capable, funny and lively. She was a rock when her husband Leonard died much too soon, leaving her with 11 children to raise on her own. She took it all in stride. In her later years, she and our mom, Marion were members of the "ladies club" and enjoyed many conversations and activities. I spent a lot of time with Jeanne over a 40 year period and I will miss her very much.
Pat Hannan DeVito
May 27, 2014
To all the Sweeney family,
Some of my clearest memories of life during the Salpointe years include images of your wonderful family with your amazing mother leading the way. She was one strong woman and mama to have raised such a great family! I send my deepest condolences and prayers to all of you as you face this most profound loss.
Peace and Love,
Cathy Fazio Katz (Class of 1971)
Freddie Kalil Schutten
May 27, 2014
There is no better tribute to your mom then the wonderful family she leaves behind. Sending prayers at this difficult time. Freddie Kalil Schutten
May 27, 2014
To all the Sweeney's', may you keep the spirit of your mother in your hearts, our prayers will always be with you. Danny Gallego
May 27, 2014
Dear Pat and family,
Sending condolences and warm thoughts at this sad time for you.
Sue Rescigna (Pabst)
Michael DeVito
May 27, 2014
I first met Jeanne in 1971 when my wife, Pat Hannan and I, visited Tucson on our way back to the Peace Corps in Korea. From that first moment, I knew that a special bond would develop. Jeanne had an incredible ability to welcome, and make comfortable, everyone she met. I was no exception - and we began a friendship that would grow stronger with each passing year. Jeanne became my Tucson Mom.
I trusted her, loved her and confided in her. Jeanne was the most practical person I have ever met.She always had a no nonsense solution for any situation; her advise was rock solid. We often sat on the front porch, had tea, or sometimes a nip, and watched the world go by. In later years, Frank Cadden joined us and we would laugh, joke and tell stories. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
They were good times that I will always remember - just like her Chicken Chalupa, her wonderful family, and her ever present smile. Jeane really was my dear friend and even more, my Tucson Mom.
I will never forget you Jeanne. Love, Mike
May 27, 2014
Your family are in my thoughts and prayers, so sorry for your loss.
Love Yolie De Leon
Charlie Phillips
May 27, 2014
My condolences, Lenny.
Lucy Kaldenbaugh
May 27, 2014
Dear Sweeney's, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My Mom loved her so much. She was the spinmeister lady I ever met. I will keep her in my prayers. I sorry I won't be able to attend her funeral. Much love to you all! Lucy Kaldenbaugh Martin
Terri Barish
May 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I so remember when the Sweeney's came to church and thinking how does she do that. My prayers are with you all.
Terri Hardy Barish
Sacred Heart School
Salpointe '67
Terri Hardy Barish
May 27, 2014
Sweeney Family,
Our condolence to all the family - a life well lived - to the fullest. Thanks for sharing her love, and wrath, and wit and humor, the twinkle in her eye, the bluff in her voice and the welcome toddy (slightly before noon). She loved much that will be carried on through the generations. I shall cherish the memories. What a great family!
Stockwell
Dave Hardy
May 27, 2014
I am sorry to hear of it. She lived long, and saw her children grow up and saw her grandchildren.
May 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved mother. She has waited a long time to finally be with Leonard. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marta Hippert Izo
May 27, 2014
Kathy, I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pat Farrell
Salpointe Catholic High School
May 27, 2014
The Salpointe Catholic High School community extends deepest sympathy to the Sweeney family. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Mark Joyce
May 26, 2014
Thanks Mrs. Sweeney.xo
May 26, 2014
I have wonderful memories of Jeanne. Many thoughts and prayers go out to all the Sweeneys.. She will be sadly missed.
Love, Catherine and all the Seatons xoxo
May 26, 2014
We are all better off by her presence in our lives---thank you, Jeanne, for your family, faith, and fun...blessings to all of you.Barbara Allen and all the Allens
Dorothy (Cisler) Hoard
May 26, 2014
Terry, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your great loss. Your mom is now rejoicing in heaven with all of God's angels, and she is with you every day... your personal guardian angel.
Mary Zapor
May 26, 2014
Our family sends prayers to your family. We went to school with your family and our thoughts are also with you at this time
May 25, 2014
I attended Salpointe HS, Kathy was in my class.Kathy do you remember me, I gave you my class ring when I learned I would
be graduating from Rincon HS ? (1969)
I live in Mesa,AZ and read the obituary about your Mom,Mrs. Jeanne Sweeney.
My prayers and thoughts are with the Sweeney Family in their loss. Mrs. Sweeney was obviously a very strong woman, a devout Catholic that lived her faith and
raised a wonderful family. God Bless the
Sweeney Family.
Becky Buehl (Clerkin)
May 25, 2014
Love you Sweeneys.. She had a great run!!! She has opened the door for the rest of us. Blessings.
Susie Lynch O'Connor
Carol O'Dell
May 25, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom, Terry but we do know that she is rejoicing with our Savior right now, no more pain & suffering, just the joy of the Lord...Amen
Carol & families ><
May 25, 2014
To the Sweeney family our love and prayers go out to each of you! We know you are hurting because the loss of a mom is hard to describe but the celebration of her life should be Hugh! If I had to describe your mom in one word it would be hospitality! We will never forget our trip to AZ with Father Ray (he spoke of her energy and wit until he passed). She made certain that we were taken care of and didn't miss any highlight that AZ has to offer! She packed a lunch on our trip to a canyon and threw us the biggest welcome party with the family! She raised her family with the closeness and love they have for one another. We are sorry we cannot attend her service but please know we will be thinking of all of you with much love!! Xo. Aunt Lois, Uncle Ed
May 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss. You all have such fond memories of your wonderful, awesome Mom! I loved her, too...God bless you all, "Gilbert" (Jean Gilbert Hawkins)
Kathleen Sweeney
May 25, 2014
God Bless Mom, I'll miss you, Love Kathy
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