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Douglas Sweeney Obituary
Douglas James Sweeney, 26, passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2016. Doug grew up in Hawthorne, California where he attended school in the Wiseburn Unified School District. He graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School in 2008 and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from California State University, Los Angeles in 2013. He was a singer/songwriter and the founder of the band Arjuna Genome.His enormous talent was rivaled by a vast knowledge of music and devotion to his loving family and community of friends.
Doug was the beloved middle child of Dorothy and James Sweeney, the adored brother of Allison and Monica, and cherished grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Emil Maffucci. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Sweeney Sr.; his godfather, George Dudley; his cousin, Joseph McMahon; and his beloved,Cynthia Biscotti.
A celebration of Doug's life and music will be held on October 19, 2016 at 5pm at American Martyrs Church in Manhattan Beach where Doug was an altar server. A reception at O'Donnell Hall will take place immediately following the ceremony. Doug had a love for music at an early age. He was a great musical talent and had a true love for the arts. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be sent to the Wiseburn Education Foundation. Please visit www.wiseburnedfoundation.org where his love of music will be carried on through music education. Go to www.lafuneral.com to send the family messages and share memories. Sign the guest book at www.dailybreeze.com
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Jeannie Gabriel
October 20, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm following all the posts on Facebook, and in Doug's short life he certainly gave so much to so many. What a sweet, talented man he grew up to be. I pray the love around you and the memories you shared are a source of peace. I'm certain Grammy Duddy, his Aunt Lucille, and all the other friends and family that went before him have him in their arms right now. His legacy will be a reminder to me to #lovelikedoug. God bless you all.
October 19, 2016
Dear Sweeney Family,
Wish we could find words enough to show our heartfelt sorrow for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerest sympathies from the Clark Family,
Ray, Marti & Chrissy
Mimi Landbeck
October 18, 2016
Dear Sweeney Family, I wish I could be there to celebrate Dougs life. I didn't know him as a man but I remember a previous little boy. My heart aches for the pain you are going through. I'm sending hugs and love to you all.
Mimi
October 18, 2016
Dear Dorothy and Jim, We were so sorry to hear and read about your son. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. With deepest sympathy and love, Bruce and Janice Bradford
Stephen Ghoslin
October 18, 2016
Sorry I can't be there to celebrate your son's life with you. My thoughts are with you and your family and friends. I will light a candle at St. Peter's for Douglas tomorrow morning.
October 18, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm following all the posts on Facebook, and in Doug's short life he certainly gave so much to so many. What a sweet, talented man he grew up to be. I pray the love around you and the memories you shared are a source of peace. I'm certain Grammy Duddy, his Aunt Lucille, and all the other friends and family that went before him have him in their arms right now. His legacy will be a reminder to me to #lovelikedoug. God bless you all.
Bill and Peg LaRose
October 17, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kay Masaryk
October 16, 2016
We all loved your little boy and then the young man. I pray his light of music will still inspire others and that in time everyone's pain will be less... I don't know if that's possible but will always pray for your strength and ease.
October 16, 2016
Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. I remember that Randy (Roberts) and Doug loved to listen and play music together. Doug was a good friend to Randy and we thank your family for that.
Love,
Yvonne Roberts
and Randy Roberts
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October 16, 2016
My condolences to the family of Douglas Sweeney. May your family find comfort from the God of all comfort, knowing that he cares for you.
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