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Joseph Sweeney Obituary
The Rev. Hermogenes Sargado officiated.
The organist was Sister Pauline Gratton, vocalist was Rosie Doran, special music was by Peter Laramie.
Readers were Bill Wells and Ann Pelkey.
Gift bearers were Paula Beayon and Clem Levesque.
The eulogy was by his daughter, Heather Sweeney.
A reception followed at the Fair Haven American Legion.
The graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date in St. Mary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, Rutland, Vermont, and American Lung Society, in care of Durfee Funeral Home, P.O. Box 86, Fair Haven, VT 05743.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Sweeney
Lucky Mailhiot
February 12, 2025
Joe still miss you,Mary ,Heather and Danny,some wonderful memories!!!
Lucien "Lucky" Mailhiot
February 14, 2023
Still think abouut Joe,Mary ,Heather and Danny often.Wonderful family whom I thought the world of!!
lucky mailhiot
February 12, 2020
I was proud to call Joe and Mary my friend!!!!And their two wonderful children Heather and Danny.I was lucky enough to coach Heather in youth softball and oh what a softball player she was,it made Joe and Mary so proud to watch her play.And Joe and Mary were so proud when Danny got his EMT license!!! I will NEVER forget the wonderful retirement we had for Joe at the Black Brimmer,he was so thrilled!!!! I can say with all sincerity a nicer family you will never meet.Still think about a lot.
Randy & Wilma Brooks
February 23, 2018
Mary, so sad to learn of Joe's passing. We don't get the Rutland Herald over here. It was always fun to see you both at bowling or at the Legion .
1956 USAF Airman
Heather Sweeney
February 23, 2018
High School Senior
Heather Sweeney
February 23, 2018
Heather Sweeney
February 23, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful Father. You will be loved and missed always.
Rest in eternal peace Daddy.
LUCIEN (LUCKY) Mailhiot
February 20, 2018
Mary and Heather I am so sorry for your loss!!Joe was one of the nicest people I have ever met and I was so fortunate to have had him in my life.I will NEVER forget him!!!I could never articulate how he truly was loved by so many people here in New Hampshire and everywhere you guys went.I'm sorry I didn't get to see him before his passing.I love all of you!!!!!
Carol Mercier
February 16, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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