Shawn Sweeney Obituary

Sweeney, Shawn M. SPRING HILL, Fla. Shawn M. Sweeney, age 44, of Spring Hill, Fla. passed away on the evening of May 29, 2018, with the love of his family surrounding him. Born in Albany, Shawn was raised in Guilderland and graduated from Guilderland High School. He served as a volunteer firefighter for the McKownville Fire Dept. In the late 1990's Shawn moved to Florida, married and began raising a family. Eventually he began a successful career with Brinks Corp that was sadly cut short by illness. Throughout that illness Shawn maintained his resolve to care for the people he loved and he never lost his sense of mischief and fun. He gave us the gift of laughter every day. His legacy of courage, love and laughter is shared by all who is left behind. They include his wife, Julie (de Montozon) Sweeney; his parents, Leland and Elaine (Nopper) Sweeney; children, Alyssa Nicole, Jacob Francis and Zoe Lynn Sweeney; precious grandbabies, Emma Jane and Isabella Rose. Shawn was the brother of Paul (Krissy) Sweeney, Shannon Sweeney Chiarello, Daniel (Michelle) Sweeney and the late Donna Sweeney. Best uncle to Ashley, Michael and Ryleigh Chiarello, Samantha, DJ, Mary (Ryka) and Joseph Sweeney. Nephew of Gerald, Harry F., Janet and William Nopper. His many cousins were considered friends, especially his godfather, Brian Nopper and his partner in mischief, Sue Schillinger. Please join us as we come together to honor Shawn, his courage and his loving nature on Saturday, July 14. Mass, 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, Central Ave., Albany NY. Immediately following Mass will be a celebration of Shawn's life at McKownville Fire House, Western Ave.

Published by Albany Times Union from Jul. 10 to Jul. 11, 2018.
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Dear Elaine Lee Shannon Danny and Paul

so very sorry for your loss

Darlene Nopper

July 14, 2018

Dear Aunt Elanie Uncle Lee Shannon Danny and Paul

so very sorry for your loss, Shawn will be missed by all who loved him, may god comfort you all during this time of mourning, special memories help us cope

Joyce Nopper

July 14, 2018

Dear Elaine,
I am so terribly sorry to read this. I am thinking of you and your family with deep sorrow for this terrible loss.
Karin Kasparian

July 11, 2018

Paul and Krissy and to the entire Sweeney family, we are so sorry for your loss, your family shall be in our prayers Godspeed.....

Dan & Holly Cocca

July 10, 2018

Paul - we are sorry to hear of your loss. the Darrigo's

July 10, 2018

On behalf of the McKownville Fire Department, our deepest sympathy to you all for your loss. Shawn will be missed by all who knew him.
David Clancy
President, McKFD

David Clancy

July 10, 2018

My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God comfort your family hearts and give you strength during your time of mourning.

Angelina Cox

July 10, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Al & Maureen Hunter

July 10, 2018

So Sorry to the Sweeney family for the loss of Shawn,and have some great memories of him when visiting Paul at the family home.
Can still remember at just a few years old, driving his toy cars on me and laughing, the whole family always happy and fun to be with.

Glenn Miller

July 10, 2018

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