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John McSweeney Obituary

John J. Mc Sweeney, Jr. John J. Mc Sweeney, Jr., on May 24, 2014, age 81, of Broomall, formerly of Lansdowne. John was the owner of Shadeland Pharmacy in Drexel Hill. John was born in Wilkes Barre, PA. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1955. He was the owner of Shadeland Pharmacy in Drexel Hill and McSweeney's Pharmacy in Wayne and York Apothecary in Wayne. He was a pharmacist for over 50 years in the area. He was a long time member of Springfield Baptist where he served as a Deacon and for many years he did Missionary work. He was an avid fisherman. He loved birds and animals. Survivors: Beloved husband of Betty (nee Goodrich). Devoted father of John J. McSweeney III, Lauren Drago, Diane Mc Sweeney, Marianne McSweeney, Robert McSweeney. Also survived by his 6 grandchildren and his sister-in-law Gloria Goodrich. Services: Funeral Service Thursday, 11:00 a.m. in Springfield Baptist Church, 184 N. Norwinden Drive, Springfield, where relatives and friends may call after 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers: Memorial gifts may be sent to the Delaware County SPCA, 555 Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA. 19063 Int.: WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY Arrangements: FRANK C. VIDEON BROOMALL, PA.

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Published by The Daily Times from May 27 to May 28, 2014.

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to mrs mcsweeney,john jr.,and the girls i send my heartfelt condolences and the prayers of my family to yours in this time of sorrow. as a longtime friend of john i have fond memories of his dad and hope you all will smile when you think of him as will i. sincerly john lanni and family

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184 N. Norwinden Drive, Springfield, PA

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