James Edward Sweeny

James Edward Sweeny obituary, Tecumseh, MI

James Edward Sweeny

James Sweeny Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Handler Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Clinton Chapel on Jun. 27, 2024.

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James Edward Sweeny, age 90, of Manchester, MI, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home, with family at his side under the care of hospice. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, on September 9, 1933, the son of the late Clyde Edward and Alvertta Mae (Brown) Sweeny. After graduating high school, James married Diane Norma Geis, and she preceded him in death on September 20, 2017. He worked as an electronics engineer, and retired as owner of Torrence Sounds in 1999.
James is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Simonds, and two grandsons, John Jeffrey and James Jay Simonds, all of Dexter MI. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Sweeny, and his brother Jack R. Sweeny.
Private services were held at the Clinton Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes.
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