Ann Patricia Sweeney

1935 - 2024

Sweeney - Ann Patricia (nee White), formerly of Garden City and Monroe, NY, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, in Leesburg, VA, following a brief illness. Ann was born on January 17, 1935, in New York City to Patrick White and Mary (Carvey) White. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Catherine, Marguerite, Gloria, and Helen; and her eldest son, 1LT Edward F. ("Ted") Sweeney, III, U.S Army. Ann is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Edward F. ("Ned") Sweeney, Jr.; Ted's wife, Cathy Sweeney; her son and his wife, Paul and Sheila Sweeney; her son and his wife, Patrick and Sheryl Sweeney; and her daughter and her husband, Mary Cecilia Sweeney-Weinstein and Scott Weinstein. Ann is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Ryan (Beth), Edward (Meighan), Aileen (Stefan), Patrick (Alina), Daniel, Thomas, John (Leilani), Joshua, Teagan, and Amelia; as well as two great-granddaughters, Teresa ("Tess") and Victoria ("Tori"). Ann, a Registered Nurse, was a graduate of Bishop McDonnell High School, the Kings County School of Nursing, and St. Francis College. She was a much-loved school nurse at the Garden City Public School District, from which she retired. Ann, who was a great conversationalist, was famous for her refined ability to deftly work in the latest exploits of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The daughter of Irish parents from Waterford and Sligo, Ann was extremely proud of her Celtic heritage. She was also fiercely patriotic and supportive of the troops. Deeply religious, Ann was an active member of the St. Joseph's (Garden City, NY), Sacred Heart (Monroe, NY) and St. Theresa's (Ashburn, VA) Roman Catholic parishes. Ann was extremely popular and a clear favorite at the Ashby Ponds Senior Living Community in Ashburn, VA, where she and Ned moved to in 2021. The family wishes to thank the caring staff at Inova Loudoun Hospital who gave Ann the very best of care. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, 1201 Franklin Ave., Garden City, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 130 Fifth Street, Garden City, NY, with the burial to immediately follow at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, NY.