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Michael SWEENEY Obituary

SWEENEY, Michael John

Michael John Sweeney of Jupiter, FL passed away Monday, March 25, 2013 after a courageous fight with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born April 5, 1959 in Miami FL. Michael graduated from North Miami Senior High School, attended college at Palm Beach Junior College and was a 30 year employee with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue as a Firefighter and Driver/Operator at Station 14. He also worked 16 years part-time at Pratt & Whitney Fire Rescue. Michael was an avid hunter, fisherman, scuba diver and gun enthusiast and loved being outdoors and teaching his children an appreciation for the same. Michael leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Renee Riccardi Sweeney and their three children, Sean Sweeney, Kelsey Sweeney and Ryan Sweeney. Michael is also survived by his parents, George and Joan Sweeney, of Hobe Sound, FL; his sister, Terri (Pablo) Vasquez of Miami, FL; brother, Scott (Danielle) Sweeney of Orange County, CA; his parents-in-law, Ronald and Lois Riccardi of North Miami Beach, FL; brother-in-law, Randy Riccardi (Vera) of Jupiter, FL, brother-in-law, Rodney (Tiffany) of Juno Beach. He has four nieces and five nephews, and many other beloved aunts uncles and cousins whom he loved and cherished spending time with. A Memorial Service to honor Michael's life will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center Street, Jupiter, FL. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider supporting Hospice of Palm Beach County or Juvenile Diabetes.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2013.

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Stella antosh

March 21, 2022

Great classmate from north Nina I senior high. RIP.

Stella Antosh

March 21, 2019

Very nice classmate. Very fine man. May he rest n peace.

Jim & Geri Boone

April 9, 2013

Renee, My heart is so heavy over your loss. I remember those happy times you & Michael spent in our living room as teenage sweethearts. I will always think of him as a real sweetheart, so full of love & laughter, he brought much happiness into our home. I know you will miss the love of your life. The only comfort we can seek in this is that he is no longer suffering. I thank the Lord for the wonderful memories & the undying love he had for you & your children. May God give you all strength & comfort.

Julius Sherri

April 2, 2013

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Micahel's death. I am here to support you in your grieving process. With caring thoughts to Renee, family and friends.Lots of love and hugs too all in the memory of Michael J.Sweeney. Peace, Prayers, and Blessings too all.

Dottie Hood

April 1, 2013

Renee - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sorry to hear of Mike's passing - he was a wonderful man.

Marci Fried

April 1, 2013

Michael, I remember the smile, so special. Renee and your children I pray for your strength and comfort and memories that will carry your forward.
Love, Marci

Randy & Vicki Sheppard

March 31, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Sweeney family. Mike was a great asset and leader in Fire Rescue, he will be missed by many.

Gina Luciani

March 31, 2013

Sincere condolences to you Renee and Family, may you experience comfort from the love of friends and family during this very difficult time. Mike will be forever in the hearts of all who he touched. He will be missed, but never forgotten! Love and Hugs.

Tom Owens

March 29, 2013

Mike was a really great guy, and I know that everyone who knew him will really miss him. I did some shift swaps with him at Fire Rescue over the years, and he was always an upstanding guy.

Linda Jarvis-Guerra

March 29, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Michael.
With love and sympathy,
Linda Jarvis (Pops)

Frank and Marion Nydam

March 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Renee and family.

March 28, 2013

I am so very sad to hear of Michael's passing. Michael was such a sweet man and will always be remembered. Just know that I love you and you're in my prayers always. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Love,
Your cousin...Kim, Panama City, FL

Stella Antosh

March 28, 2013

Went to school with Mike. Rest in peace.

March 28, 2013

We are deeply saddened by Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rene and the family.
Henry and Marcia Panse

Bunny Muscara Ferris

March 28, 2013

Words can not express. My prayers are with you and all of your family at such a time and loss. God Bless.

Deborah Singer

March 28, 2013

I have known Mike since elementary school and turns out he ends up marrying my best friend from high school. I was honored to be part of his and Renee's life. Mike will be missed by all those that knew him and whose lives he touched. My thoughts and prayers are with my dear sweet Renee and her family.

Brian Garner

March 28, 2013

Mike was a loving husband,good father,& one of my best friends! He was good at his job too. I miss our times at sta.11, & our hunting trips! Our prayers are with Renee & his family. Brian & LisaAnn Garner.

March 28, 2013

Rest in Peace Brother
Aishah and Bill Bingham

Craig Kriminger

March 28, 2013

We are so sadden by Mike's passing. He gave it a good fight. I loved him like a brother. Knew him since high school and continued to hangout 37 years later. I'll miss hunting with him, but will catch up later. I'll miss our talks and his laughter. He was my buddy. Our condolences to Renee and her children. He'll forever be in our thoughts. Love, The Kriminger Family

Bob Anderson

March 27, 2013

Renee, Randy and family I am sorry to hear about Mike. It's been some years since I saw him and took classes with him at PBCC. Mike was a great guy all the way back to N. Miami. He is in a better place and hope he can meet up with my brother Crockett.

Terrie (Robertson) Hoban

March 27, 2013

Mike was a wonderful man, I knew him many years ago, we were all much younger then. He made me welcome at the fire station, was always quick with a smile. My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Dan and Kathy Hall

March 27, 2013

We will be thinking of your family and remembering you in our prayers.

Richard Thompson

March 27, 2013

My Friend Mike, A Good Man. A God Man. I am greatly saddened by His passing. My sincere condolences to his Family. Much Love to you all.

Rose and Kim Dawson

March 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We love you.

Karen Carrigan

March 27, 2013

Words will never be enough to express my deepest sympathy, but it may help to know that Renee and the family are in my thoughts and prayers at this saddest of times.

Mary Lu Workman

March 27, 2013

Mike was a fun guy at the Riccardi Family gatherings. He always made me laugh. I don't think he ever knew a stranger....they were to him, just friends he hadn't met. I'm so sad to hear of his passing!

Bob and Kelly Owens

March 27, 2013

Our prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. May God bless and comfort you now and always.

John & Kathy Gummere

March 27, 2013

Our prayers go out to Renee and family during this difficult time. There are no words. Mike was a great guy and a brother to all his fellow Firefighters. Bless you all.

March 27, 2013

The loss of a loved one is never easy to accept, my deepest condolences to your family. I will keep your family in my prayers, God will be your greatest comforter in this Most difficult time (2 Cor 1:3-5).

Pat O'Brien

March 27, 2013

Sympathy to the Sweeny family. Mike was a Great guy, loved hearing all his hunting stories.RIP

Dave Lewis

March 27, 2013

So sad to hear this news. Mike was one of my favorite co-workers and a good firefighter. May God comfort & give you peace.

March 27, 2013

Sincere condolences, may you experience comfort from the love of friends and family

Carol and Frank Doyle

Mary & Al Tuzes

March 27, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones.

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