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BORN
1952
DIED
2022
David Sweet Obituary
Dave began his journey in Johnson City, NY and grew up in Chenango Bridge. Dave played basketball, football and ran cross country for Chenango Valley Warriors but more importantly focused on having a full-of-friends life and a keen eye for beauty.
Sweeter went on to play hoops at Onondaga Community College, then on to Brockport State, followed by a teaching/coaching position at Sidney Central School system for a number of years. In 1987, another direction....Hilton Head Island.....for 35 years of various employment opportunities but touching everyone in a special way. Dave retained a special passion for Syracuse basketball and The Boeheims!
Dave's greatest passion was family and friends. He had a gift of engaging people and those that met him were touched by his outgoing and welcoming acceptance. It was important to him to stay in touch with all of his friends and family...a remarkable trait, and we will all miss Sweeter....
David was preceded in death by his father, Barrie. He is survived by his mother, Jane, brother Bud (Karen), nephew Barrett, Uncle Dude (Catherine) and numerous cousins. Dave is also survived by his longtime companion, dearest Kim.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date. The family thanks all who have reached out and wishes them to know how special they were to David.
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Tom Bowen
January 25, 2024
Sweeter was a part of the happiest moments in my life. He accepted me as a friend and helped make my life a little bit better for two years out of seventy two.
Dave Cox
October 17, 2023
I recently had a birthday, this time last year l was celebrating with a few friends. One of them asked if l'd heard from Dave lately, within the minute it was Dave calling to wish me happy birthday. He remembered.
Joanne Kitts
October 16, 2023
Oh David! Can´t believe it´s been a whole year...the phone calls the music videos " THATS WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR" ( Dionne Warwick) and so many others; your sense of humor unmatched, quick whit...sure do miss our conversations, especially when we´d talk on my many trips to the Jersey shore...miss you
Patrick Grace
October 15, 2023
It might be years in between phone conversations with Sweeter, but any time he called, the chat would resume as if we had spoke earlier in the same day. He could see humor in almost any topic. He is sadly missed.
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Darlane Relyea Woodworth
April 10, 2023
I knew Dave throughout high school, and he was a friendly, happy guy, the people around him were always smiling. He made the world a cheerful place. I wish him peace.
Marty Greenfield
April 8, 2023
So sorry to learn of the passing of my SUNY brockport friend who I was fortunate enough to reconnect with in Sidney in the 70´s-80´s. What a great guy he was!!!
Bro Bud
January 19, 2023
Thanks all for recognition of my dear brother...what a great run and this death reflects how important the memories are. Keep them close and revel in those brief yet joyful memories...Little League to "transition"! Hug the living and remember the passed....thank you.
Liam Davis
November 7, 2022
Condolences to the Sweet family. Sweeter was beloved throughout the HHI community and he is very much missed.
Larry Tavino
November 3, 2022
Bud and Mrs. Sweet, so sorry for your loss. Sweeter will be greatly missed on Hilton Head, he touched many hearts and enriched many lives.
Mary Greene (Study Club)
October 29, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Child Study Club.
Richard and Kathy Hatch
October 26, 2022
Miss you Sweeter, especially your jokes. You were taken to soon. So sorry to learn of your passing.
Richie Ducharme
October 25, 2022
Will miss him very much,the phone calls ''got a minute" RIP my friend.Miss the calls already.
Ron Fergusson
October 25, 2022
Mrs. Sweet, Bud and Family, I am so sorry to hear this. Many are the memories of the friendships formed on Alice Street following our relocation to Chenango Bridge circa 1961.
Take care and God Bless,
Ron Fergusson
Bob Martin
October 24, 2022
Jane Bud and family So sorry for ur loss. Bob Martin
Greg Webb
October 22, 2022
Condolences to Jane and Bud.
Michael Kutch
October 21, 2022
Mrs. Sweet, Bud and family. My condolences on the passing of Dave.
We were friends at CV and I have fond memories of all the good times we had back then.
I happened to be traveling by Hilton Head Sunday and was thinking about him.
I will always remember his smile.
Mike Kutch
Linda (Francis) Gagnon
October 21, 2022
Dearest Jane & Bud,
What a shock to hear of David's passing. Sending you my deepest sympathies and knowing the sadness you are going through right now. David was a good person, who I remember babysitting and always so nice. Please know I am thinking & praying for you...have so many special memories of all of you. God Bless.
Nadene (Dener)
October 21, 2022
Oh Dave, I will miss your calls and the YouTubes that you've been sending me. I had a crush on you starting in 6th grade, Mr. Anthony's class. God is blessed to have you at his side. You had such a loving heart and zest for life!
xoxo
Darlane Relyea Woodworth
October 21, 2022
I was friendly with Dave throughout school. He was always a nice guy who lit up a room when he entered it. He was always kind and funny, never hurtful, and definitely one of the 'popular' kids. That didn't matter to him though, he would still be friendly with everyone. My sincere condolences go out to his family; I know he will be greatly missed.
Rick Waffle
October 21, 2022
Condolences to Jane, a special lady. I´m very sorry for your loss.
Scott Hawley
October 21, 2022
I knew David a little bit back in high school rooting him on. He was a incredible guy who once he said hello to you he never forgot your name. My friend Jonathan who was close with David always lit up when talking about "Sweeter" . And the tribute by his fellow classmate Jack, cleared out my tearducts. God gives us special people that make the world around us a much better place. And Dave was one of them. Peace and comfort to the Sweet family and extended families.
Diane Yonchuk
October 20, 2022
My most vivid memory of Dave was his kind and welcoming nature. He was one of the "in" kids, but he never treated anyone as an outsider.
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