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Jo-Ann Sweeney Obituary

SWEENEY - Jo-An (nee Dante), lifelong resident of Islip, NY on October 16, 2019 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Stephen, Edward, Christopher, Liam, Trisha Wade, and the late Phillip. Cherished grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 7. Adored aunt of Josh and Sal. Devoted sister of John Dante, Grace Trees, Robin Davolio and Peter Lee Dante. Visiting will be Sunday and Monday from 2-4:30 and 7-9pm at the Overton Funeral Home Inc. 172 Main Street, Islip. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 9:45am at St. Mary's RC Church in East Islip. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the cancer charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.overtonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 19, 2019.

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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Overton Funeral Home

172 Main Street, Islip, NY

Oct

20

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Overton Funeral Home

172 Main Street, Islip, NY

Oct

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Overton Funeral Home

172 Main Street, Islip, NY

Oct

21

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Overton Funeral Home

172 Main Street, Islip, NY

Oct

22

Funeral Mass

9:45 a.m.

St. Mary's RC Church

East Islip, NY

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Overton Funeral Home, Inc.

172 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751

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