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Suzanne "Sue" Sweeney

1940 - 2022

Suzanne "Sue" Sweeney obituary, 1940-2022, San Rafael, CA

BORN

1940

DIED

2022

Suzanne Sweeney Obituary

Sue passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 31, 2022 at the age of 81, ending a six year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Sue was born August 10, 1940 in Yonkers, New York to her parents, Charles and Loretta Sweeney. After graduating from Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, she moved to California in 1967, settling in San Francisco, near her older sister Lori. Sue enjoyed living and working in The City and had a long career as a secretary and office administrator in the brokerage industry. She moved to San Rafael in 1990, where she lived until 2020, then moved to a memory care community in Southern California. In retirement, she shared her time volunteering with Guide Dogs for the Blind, the Sausalito Art Festival, and Bloom Marin (formerly Dress for Success). She enjoyed golfing, exercising, flowers, dogs, chocolate chip cookies, wine, her many friends, and her family. Sue is survived by her niece Nancy (Linda) and nephew Mike (Erin), along with four great nieces and a great nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister. A celebration of her life will be held in the Bay Area in the future. Tribute gifts may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).

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Published by Marin Independent Journal from Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2022.

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Mary Murry

August 7, 2022

Nancy & Mike,
I was so sorry to hear that our sweet Sue passed away, but I am so happy that she is finally at peace. I met Sue in 1970 when we worked together in SF. We had so much fun during those crazy years, and Sue was always such a great friend! We always felt like we knew you both because Aunt Sue talked about you both a lot!! I know she will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences.
Mary Murry

American Heart Association

August 5, 2022

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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