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1948
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2021
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Herbert Sweeney Obituary
Virginia Beach - Herbert (Bert) Sweeney Jr. passed away on Sunday June 13th in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Bert was born on June 14th 1948 to Herbert and Louise Sweeney in Bayonne, New Jersey.
He was a graduate of Jersey City State College where he was a brother in Kappa Delta Phi. fraternity.
Bert was a State Farm Insurance agent in Summit, New Jersey, who delighted in helping his clients meet and solve challenges.
Bert was married to his wife, Mary, for forty-eight years. Together they had two sons, Gregory (Melanie) and Mark, and two granddaughters, Amelia and Jane.
Besides his family, Bert had an interest in classic cars, fine wines and the New York Mets.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, John.
He is survived by his wife, his children and grandchildren, his sister,Louise Sweeney, his brother Thomas Sweeney (Karen),and nieces,
Alison Murphy, Marisa Sweeney, Amanda Menagh, Caroline Niedemeyer, Samantha Banks, Dena Sweeney, Stephanie Barron, Laura Monchinaki and nephew, Christian Monchinski.
Bert's arrangements and funeral were handled by Altmeyer Funeral home in Virginia Beach.
A requiem Mass was celebrated at Saint Mark the Apostle Church in Virginia Beach on June 17, 2021
Saint Jude's Hospital was a favorite charity of Bert's.
Bert was a decent, caring man who will be missed by all who knew him.
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Janet Concoy
June 21, 2021
Mary I´m so sorry to hear of Berts passing. He was one of the good guys! My deepest condolences. RIP Bert.
James Barba
June 20, 2021
Bert and I were friends for many years, having grown up within half a block of one another in Bayonne. From our early teen years through our twenties, we shared many an adventure. To say he was a decent caring man is an understatement; he was a wonderful friend and loved life as much as anyone can. I have the greatest memories of the times we spent together and know that I was lucky to have spent so much time with him. Rest in peace, my friend. Though our paths caused us to live separate lives over time, I will miss you. Thank you for being my friend.
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