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James Sweeney Obituary

James J. Sweeney passed away peacefully, in the company of his loving family Friday, Aug. 23, 2013. Born in Boston, and originally from the Neponset section of Dorchester, he had resided in Braintree for over 50 years. Mr. Sweeney was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a retired Facilities Engineer of University of Mass., Boston, and a late member of Lathers Union, Local 72. The beloved husband of the late Mary M. (Shea) Sweeney, he is survived by his devoted children, Maryann Mayer of Wareham, Elaine Johnson of S.C., Dianne Uhlman and her husband Daniel of Norwell, George J. and his wife Anita of Switzerland, and James P. Sweeney and his wife Jessica of Amsterdam; his 6 cherished grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Alice McCue, Arlene Langley, George, Kathleen Sullivan, Barbra Capozzoli, William R., John F., Clifford, and Dorothy Keenan. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree, Friday at 9 a.m. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Friday at 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions may be made to Coyne Healthcare & Rehabilitation, 56 Webster St., Rockland, MA 02370, Attention: Resident Fund. www.alfreddthomas.com Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton, 617-696-4200

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Published by The Patriot Ledger from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28, 2013.

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September 7, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with my Sweeney cousins and families in the loss of your Dad. Uncle "Jimmy" was the last of my Mom, Arlene's siblings and memories of times we shared will always remain. May you find comfort knowing that he is at peace and has joined his departed loved ones in everlasting rest. Sincere sympathy.
Jeanne Champney-Wiggins

August 30, 2013

George, I just heard about your dad and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Pat Walsh

Keenan Family

August 29, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your are in our thoughts and prayers.

Anna Moore

August 29, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. He is now at peace and with the person he loved and missed greatly.
Please except our heartfelt sympathy for you and all your family.
Anna, Alison and Siobhan Moore

Thomas Keenan

August 29, 2013

My Uncle Jimmy was my mother Dorothy.s lil brother and were closest in age and my mom spoke most often of him than all her brothers...He lived a long and meaningful life. Loved by all. And is with my Mom now at peace in heaven anf honored on earth:-) When the news came to me i was saddened... Then a rarity happened here in the Phx desert when it rained in buckets tears of joy from Jimmy and my mom.s seeing eachother and Jimmy sharing his long yrs. W my mom!!!! theyre both up thier sitting at the hand of God...Smiling at thier legacies and I know they rained love upon me here and smile at all thier family thier:-) As I do:-) O love you all Tommy Keenan

Karen MacLean

August 28, 2013

My Mom (Dorothy ) Believed in lighting a candle & often spoke of her baby brother,RIP Uncle Jim.

Karen MacLean

August 28, 2013

Sorry for your loss.Love Karen,Mike,Rick & Tom Keenan & Family;s.

Angela Geso

August 27, 2013

Thinking of your family at this time. You were blessed with wonderful parents. You are in my prayers.

Anne (Bruynell) Anderson

August 27, 2013

Mary Ann & Family, I'm so sorry about your Dad. May your memories help you through this difficult time.

August 27, 2013

My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. . . Remember he is at peace now and with your Mom.
Nancy Barr

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Aug

29

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home

326 Granite Ave., MILTON, MA

Aug

30

Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Church

Braintree, MA

Aug

30

Interment

12:45 p.m.

MA National Cemetery

Bourne, MA

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326 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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