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Michael McSweeney Obituary
After high school, Mike joined the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1959. During his military service time Mike was a radio/telegrapher in the 8th Marines FMF and served overseas in 1958 with the 6th Fleet during the Suez Crisis.
Upon leaving the USMC, Mike joined American Airlines in NYC as a mail clerk. He attended Queens College and advanced on the job to computer programmer/analyst. He left the airlines in 1967 and joined CBS, Inc. in NYC. At CBS Mike worked in election returns, the television network, CBS Records and CBS Corporate from which he retired in 1989 as Corporate V.P. of Telecommunications.
Mike moved to Idaho in 1989 and spent his retirement golfing, skiing, woodworking and volunteering at the World Center for Birds of Prey, where he was a docent providing tours to the public and special needs school children. He was an active member of Holy Apostles Catholic Church, where he served in several ministries.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, mother, sister, Patricia McSweeney, as well as his surrogate father, John Salvatore Lanese D.O., from whom he received much of his education. Mike is survived by his sisters: Mary Ellen Reynolds, Evelyn Connolly, and Kathleen Cruise, along with his many nieces and nephews. He loved them all.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:30 PM on Wednesday, May 20th at Accent Funeral Home, 1303 N. Main St., Meridian followed by a Vigil service at 7:00 PM Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 6300 N. Meridian Rd., Meridian. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 21st at 11:00 AM also at Holy Apostles Catholic Church with military honors to follow. Services are under the direction of Accent Funeral Home, Meridian, ID. Remembrances may be left for the family online at www.AccentFuneral.com.
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May 21, 2015
Semper Fi ,Mike. You will always remain in our memory. We love you.. Please be waiting for us. Shack and Skye
Chris Belarski
May 21, 2015
Mike was a difference maker, my selfish wish is that I could have met him sooner and known him longer. I will miss Michael and his straight forward, curt way of calling a spade a spade, I loved that about him.
Until we meet again my friend....BadaBing!
Michael Elder
May 21, 2015
Mike my boy you ment so much to the people at Holy Apostles and everyone you have touched as well.
Mike was in the Knights of Columbus with me and My small faith group Mourning Light as well; he was so outgoing, determined and bull headed as well and if it came to a Catholic that was not going by the word, then Mike would show you what page it was on-we can all learn a lot from Mike- But what can I say about him other than.
Mike lived his life to the fullest and he knew his journey on earth was short, but he was determined to give all he had
I remember a time when he picked me up for Mourning Light and as soon as I open the door he would say; Hi there my boy or Hi there my fellow Knight how's it going? made me feel so good and special; but all I have to say to Mike is : Good show my boy, you really gave it all you got
Lets keep that candle lite for Mike and never let that candle go out
Therese Liebman caruso
May 21, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Michael I was his secretary at CBS for many years and I helped him with his mom he was a wonderful man and a great son I will miss him very much love always Terry
Richard & Betty Schumacher
May 21, 2015
Mike was loved by anyone he met. His faith remained strong throughout his illnesses. He gave of himself to so many in the parish. His gregarious personality touched all who knew him. Smooth sailing, Mike, time to move to your eternal reward. You will be missed. May God welcome you and bless you as you enter His kingdom. You are loved.
April Agenbroad
May 20, 2015
I met Mike as a result of the Evangelization Retreat at Holy Apostles. He helped us get our new faith community started and was a tremendous encouragement as I was just entering the church. He had a gift of remembering people's names and always making them feel like his "special" friends. Mike, you are already so missed at Holy Apostles but we all look forward to a joyful reunion one day. Please never lose that NY accent! :-)
May 19, 2015
Mike "made the difference" for me during my Returning Catholics class several years ago. He was a wonderful person; I feel privileged to have known him.
Janet Harper
Karol Cawthon
May 19, 2015
It was my pleasure to work with Mike at The World Center for Birds of Prey. Mike was a kind, caring person who always had a kind word and a big, beautiful smile for everyone he met. I will miss him and his wonderful New York accent.
May 18, 2015
Mike will be missed by all at our parish.His kindness and love of Christ and his Church was very apparent. He loved to serve and deeply cared about people.
Bill Bieker
Patrick Moriarty
May 18, 2015
A first class, kind,caring, considerate man with a lot of faith. I am proud to call my friend. I could plan on seeing at morning mass along with his smile, Shalom brother.
R Hull
May 16, 2015
I had the pleasure of seeing Michael a few times a month. It was always a joy. Such a sweet man. Love his New Yorker stories. I will really miss him.
Jean Tye
May 16, 2015
Thank you Michael for entering my life. I will always be blessed that I knew your name. I can only imagine how charged the conversation in Heaven will be when you put in your two cents for eternity!!! Pray for us as we pray for you.
Rosellen Villarreal
May 15, 2015
Mike was an inspiration to all who knew him in the Holy Apostles Church Community. I got to know him through the Returning Catholics Program. He attended and afterwards became one of our core team members. He shared his story of coming back to the church with so many and it was a powerful testimony. I am lucky enough to have it recorded. Despite the struggles he had in his life, he found God again and I have no doubt he entered into the kingdom with his baptismal gown white. God bless you Mike as you blessed us with your faith and story.
Mike speaking at a Returning Catholics class
Rosellen Villarreal
May 15, 2015
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