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Sweney, Robert Louis "Bob"
Passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. Robert leaves his beloved wife Maria D'Agrosa-Sweney and children Mary "Molly" LaMear (Lawrence), Anne McDonald, Jane Sweney (Robert Ravanelli), Jeanne Beller (Richard), Martha Woulfe (Greg), Andrea Aronberg (Garry), David D'Agrosa (Linda), Louis D"Agrosa, Paul D'Agrosa (Amy), Maria B. D'Agrosa, Rosemary D'Agrosa; twenty-three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and more on the way.
Mr. Sweney was pre-deceased by his first wife Mary Jourdan Sweney and his brother James P. Sweney.
Bob, a native Saint Louisan graduated Saint Louis University A. B. in Economics, 1948 and J. D., 1951, George Washington University LL.M., 1954, Harvard Business School M.B.A., 1955.
Bob joined the Bryan Cave Law Firm in 1955, he concentrated in banking law and continued that focus until he resigned as a Partner in December 1991.
Bob was warm, out-going, consistently happy, even in crises. He was almost unable to say "no" to a friend or a client. Bob's popularity both with co-workers, clients and friends is legendary. His balanced judgement was exceptional. We will miss him.
Services: A visitation will be held at Christ The King Catholic Church, 7316 Balson Avenue in University City on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. A Funeral Mass will follow and be celebrated at 10:15 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to The Sisters of Saint Frances of the Martyr Saint George, Memory Care Solutions or charity of one's choice.
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Lori Shifter
October 26, 2023
"Captain" was such a dear, kind man. I grew up with the Sweney's and just adored Bob like a father. Always happy and joyous. I was so happy when he found his second love , Maria, and always enjoyed seeing them out and about. He's peaceful now. May his memory be a blessing.
Mari Sweney Lee
October 25, 2023
Uncle Bob and of course Aunt Maria always had time and space in their hearts for all whom they encountered. My favorite memories are with Uncle Bob and grandpa singing together. Thank you uncle Bob for your kindness and laughter and Love.
John McCarthy
October 25, 2023
Bob was a dear friend and mentor to me in my banking days during the late `70´s. Probably the brightest and most unpretentious man I´ve ever known. My condolences to all his family. John McCarthy
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