Joseph D. Sweeney

SWEENEY, Joseph D., August 5, 1944 - April 2, 2011. Joseph has lived in Tucson since 1957. He graduated from Salpointe High and the University of Arizona. He never married so he had more time to be an exceptional uncle to his four nephews and one niece, a loyal brother to his two sisters, and a devoted son to his mother whom we lost in 1997. Joseph will be especially missed on Holidays which will not be the same without his unique gifts and his intrepid visits in his old Subaru that he drove at least 600,000 miles crossing his beloved country. Joseph was very passionate about politics and injustice. Instead of just complaining, he tried constantly to solve the problems in our society. He continually ran for public offices, mostly as representative to the US Congress. He started his own law school in order to help many individuals who were disadvantaged and abused by the system and circumstances. He loved the law and was very vocal about injustices. Joseph was laid to rest in East Lawn Cemetery, Tucson. There will be a special Memorial Mass at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Saint's Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1946 E. Lee St. After the Mass, there will be a "Sharing Memories of Joseph Sweeney's Life Celebration" at La Posada del Valle, 1640 N. Campbell Ave. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.