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Robert Sweeney Obituary

Robert "Bob" William Sweeney, 60, of Phoenix, died December 23, 2004. He was born August 16, 1944 in Omaha, NE. Bob graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in 1962 and from Florida State University in 1972. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving from 1966-1972. He is survived by his wife, Mary; daughters, Katy Saunders and AnnMarie and Meghan Sweeney; step-sons, James and Jeffrey Clark; parents, Robert and Mary Sweeney; brothers, Philip, Michael, Tim and Tom Sweeney; and sisters, Janie Austin, Mary Ellen Sweeney and Angie Pippenger. A memorial service will be held at 11AM, Saturday, January 8, 2005, Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ, 85014.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 6, 2005.

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Uribe Family

January 7, 2005

Ellen and family,

We're very sorry to hear of your loss. May God help you and your family through this difficult time and comfort you with his everlasting love.

Please accept our sincerest sympathy and know we are praying for you and your family.

Katrina, Rose, Rufino & Chris

Phil Sweeney

January 6, 2005

Mary Frances,

Bonnie and I express our deepest sympathy and appreciate all that you have done to make the last days of my brother's life as wonderful as they could be.

Love, Phil

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