Joseph A. McSweeney

Joseph A. McSweeney, 57, of East Falmouth, formerly of Newton, passed away on June 5, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Diane (Abbott) McSweeney and was the loving father of Joseph, James and Morgan of East Falmouth. He was the son of the late M. Paul and Pauline McSweeney of Newton. He is also survived by his brother, Barry McSweeney of Truro; and sisters, Mary McSweeney of Norwell, Martha Brower of Camden, ME, Andrea Stoehr of Danby, VT, Ellen McSweeney of Newton, Terese Winslow of Alexandria, VA., and many nieces, nephews and friends. Joe was born in Boston and grew up in Newton. He graduated from Boston College High School and attended St. Michaels College. Joe pursued his passion to travel, starting with his country and continuing to travel and live in different parts of the world for many years. In 1994 he moved to East Falmouth with his family after spending summers as a child in Falmouth. He worked as a graphic design engineer for Coler & Colantonio, Inc. in Norwell, with whom he considered his second family. He was an artist who participated in local art shows, and a music enthusiast who enjoyed playing the guitar and harmonica. He also enjoyed coaching Falmouth Youth Sports. Joes family would like to thank his team of doctors, nurses and entire staff at Dana-Farber for their years of care, compassion and love during his illness. They would also like to thank Falmouth Hospital and the VNA of Cape Cod Hospice for their caring and support. Visiting hours was 5 - 8 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2010 in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 475 Main St., Falmouth Center. A funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Patrick's Church, 511 Main St., Falmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Head and Neck Oncology, 44 Binney Street, Boston. MA 02115 or Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation for VNA of Cape Cod, P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, MA 02601. For on-line guest book and directions, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.