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Maureen Sweeney Obituary
Elmira - A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away, surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, November 18, 2019, at the age of 66. Maureen was born in Auburn NY a daughter of the late Harold C. and Catherine (Farmer) Steinman. She is also predeceased by sister Mitzi Moshier and brothers, Robert and Gerald Steinman. Maureen is survived by her husband of 40 years Paul T. Sweeney of Elmira; daughter Courtney E. Sweeney of Elmira with children, Gianni and Fallon; sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel P. and Kerry Sweeney of Roanoke VA, Sean M. and Katelyn Sweeney of Roanoke VA with son Julius Timothy Sweeney; sister and brother-in-law Kathleen and "Terp" Terpening of Weedsport NY; brother Daniel Steinman of Jacksonville FL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Betty Steinman of Massachusetts, Connie Steinman of Syracuse, Michaeline "Mickey" Sweeney of Arlington VA, Martin V. Sweeney of Parrish FL, Bonnie Sweeney of Himrod NY, Kathleen Sweeney of Syracuse NY; special cousins, Connie and Gail Sweeney of Elmira; many nieces, nephews, cousins; canine companion Aggie. Maureen earned her Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy from SUNY Geneseo, continuing her education at Elmira College where she earned a Master's Degree in Education. Maureen was an avid NY Yankee and Syracuse University basketball fan. She enjoyed her time spent at Seneca Lake with special friends, Sarah and Marie. Ever the doting grandmother Maureen loved the times she was able to spend with her grandchildren and was grateful to see her newest grandson Julius Timothy, who was born on October 1, 2019. Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira, on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1100 W. Church Street, Elmira. Interment with committal prayers will then take place at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Maureen with a donation to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach VA 23453, operationsmile.org. The Sweeney family sends a special thank you to the staff at Arnot Ogden Medical Center-ICU, for the compassionate care provided to Maureen.
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jackie wilson
December 1, 2019
Paul I am so sorry. You and Maureen had a beautiful relationship. My thoughts are with you. Jackie Wilson
Mary , Denny WOLFE
November 28, 2019
Paul, had no idea. So sorry for your loss, what a beautiful gem Maureen was and will always be.
God Bless you and the your family.
Much love.
elizabeth maloney
November 22, 2019
I remember her fondly at many Sweeney gatherings. She always wanted to talk and was interested in what I had to say. I very much enjoyed what she had to say about her family. She truly loved them. What a blessing she was able to meet her newest grandchild.
I extend my deepest sympathies to her loved ones.
November 22, 2019
Dan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Maureen's passing. I worked with her years ago and remember her always having a smile on her face and bringing smiles to those students she worked with. Hoping you'll be able to smile when you think of your memories with her. Peace be with all of you.
Kerry Olson Harter
Dan + Pam Phillips
November 21, 2019
Paul and family so sorry to here this awful news. My condolences to all of the wonderful Sweeny family.
Ed Neimeier
November 21, 2019
My condolences to the Sweeney family sorry for your loss. Although we had lost touch in life I will always remember us cousins out on the farm and you in your back brace you went tru hell as a young girl but over came the disabilities.RPI Mo!
Cousin Eddie Neimeier
November 20, 2019
Paul, Courtney , Dan , and Sean
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Maureen,.
She was such a special lady. I enjoyed the times that I had with her in the past.
My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you and all the extended family.
Love ❤
Pat French
Thomas Lynough
November 20, 2019
Paul and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Maureen was such a wonderful person.
John Comereski
November 20, 2019
Paul, Courtney, Dan, Katelyn, Sean and the entire Sweeney Family, I am shocked to see this!! Maureen was such a sweetheart and I always had fun with her and Paul! If I can ever do anything for you Paul, please let me know. Maureen will certainly be missed and never forgotten. RIP Maureen.
Joe LaVelle
November 20, 2019
Paul and family,I am sorry for your loss. I truly believe Maureen to be an angel here and now there. God Bless.
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