Maurice G. Sweeney

Maurice G. Sweeney obituary, Roslindale, MA

Maurice G. Sweeney

Maurice Sweeney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William J. Gormley Funeral Home on Oct. 20, 2025.

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SWEENEY, Maurice G. of Roslindale October 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Crehan). Loving father of Michael G. Sweeney of Roslindale, Lynne M. Sweeney of Roslindale and Lisa M. Sweeney of Hyde Park. Devoted grandfather of Amanda L. Hayes of Hyde Park. Son of the late John J. Sweeney and Adelaide (Boomhower). Brother of Christopher J. Sweeney of OH, Kathleen B. Panos, David W. Sweeney of FL, Mary L. Bryson-Smith of Roslindale, and the late Theresa A. Shafer, Joseph P. Sweeney and John F. Sweeney. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visiting hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home on Monday, October 27th from 4-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, October 28th at 8:30am followed by the Funeral Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) 1545 Tremont St. Boston at 10am. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited.

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