Timothy J. Sweeney

Sweeney, Timothy J. HALFMOON Timothy J. Sweeney, 63, of Staniak Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Albany Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Born in Troy on May 24, 1951, son of the late Joseph and Jessie Butcher Sweeney. A 1970 graduate of Shenedehowa Central School, Tim entered the U.S. Army and served his country in Vietnam during 1971-72. A master carpenter, Tim owned and operated Tim Sweeney Construction, doing interior finish work for a number of area builders, including Belmonte Builders. A member of Saratoga Home Builders Assoc., Tim enjoyed hunting and farming, but most of all, he loved being with his family and their many family gatherings. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Kathy Woodward Sweeney; four children, Jacob (Karla) Sweeney of Halfmoon, Preston (Annie) Sweeney of Mechanicville, Ashley Sweeney of Halfmoon and Jessica Sweeney of Mechanicville; grandchildren, Joseph, Riley and Ellie Sweeney. Also his brother George (Leona) Sweeney of Stillwater and sister Judy Thompson of Ballston Spa, along with nieces, nephews and their families. Tim was predeceased by siblings, Dale Coreno, Thomas and Philip Sweeney. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, September 8 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, Route 9, Ushers. Burial with military honors at St. Paul's Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Sunday from 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Red Cross, Northeastern NY Region, 33 Everett Rd., Albany, 12205. To leave condolences and for directions visit devito-salvadorefh.com