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Daniel E. Sweeny

1952 - 2019

Daniel E. Sweeny obituary, 1952-2019, Gardena, CA

BORN

1952

DIED

2019

Daniel Sweeny Obituary

Feb. 15, 1952 - May 8, 2019 Daniel E. Sweeny, aged 67, passed away on May 8, 2019 surrounded by his family in Torrance, CA of complications related to his hard-fought battle with cancer. Born in Tucson, AZ on February 15, 1952, Dan was a graduate of Tucson's Salpointe High School, where he ran track and field. He attended the University of Arizona, where he earned both a Bachelors of Arts and a Master's of Fine Arts. Dan moved to Los Angeles in 1986, where he worked in the lumber business until his retirement from Jones Wholesale Lumber Co. in early 2019. Dan was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and leaves behind his wife of 17 years, Colette, and his two daughters, Keely and Hanna, and his grandson, Ephraim. He will be remembered by all who knew him for his caring spirit, his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, his love of art, music, and USC basketball, and as a friend of Bill for 26 years. A celebration of Dan's life will be held on Sunday, May 19th at 3 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Redondo Beach.

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Published by Palos Verdes Peninsula News on May 15, 2019.

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Ephraim Sweeny

March 23, 2024

He was a loving grandfather.

Mark Ochs

April 14, 2020

Dan, you were a fine friend for decades, who visited me and my beloved wife Becky in April 2007 at our apartment in Lake Montezuma, Arizona. You were great in music, academics and athletics, and you were an uncommonly true and great pal of mine in high school, college and beyond. You drove over 1,000 miles to see us. We will miss you, Dan, and will be eternally in your debt. Please watch over us from heaven. -- Love, Mark Ochs and Becky Ochs.

C S

May 19, 2019

My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is hope for our loved ones lost in death can be reassuring.

C S

May 19, 2019

My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is hope for our loved ones lost in death can be reassuring.

Steve Belyea

May 18, 2019

So sorry to hear of the loss of a great man that I got to know from his working with Dan at Joslin lumber. This is before he went to Jones lumber. I coached Dan's daughter Hanna, in AYSO soccer. Dan would come out to cheer on Hanna an enjoyed everyone around him. Life is short, we all need to cherish all our friend and family. Dan will be sorely missed.

C S

May 18, 2019

My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is hope for our loved ones lost in death can be reassuring.

Carol Hurd Lee

May 15, 2019

Praying for Dan's wife, daughters, grandson, his long-time friend and all those who loved him. Dan and I were friends at Salpointe and have stayed in touch over the years. He sure will be missed. Dan was a very caring man and I'm sure he touched many people's lives.

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