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John Sweeney Obituary
He was the devoted husband of 74 years to Leona (Thibault) Sweeney. Born in Millville, MA, a son of the late John & Hilder (Malmburg) Sweeney.
John was a Navy Veteran of WWII, he was also a founding member of the Blackstone Fire Department, Station #3. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and camping with his family. Prior to his retiring, John was a self employed, owner and manager of several coin operated laundromats in the Woonsocket area.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, John Sweeney Jr., Michael Sweeney and his wife Kathryn, Jane Hill and her husband Donald, Roberta Rainville and her husband Lucien and Andrea Walsh and her husband Bill, all of Blackstone; grandchildren include: Timothy, Christine, Mikey, Michael, Jeffrey, Jason, Eddie, Daniel, Stephanie, Melanie, Sarah and Amy. He is also survived by 5 great grandchildren and his siblings, Thomas Sweeney and Marguerite Yasick.
John was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Sweeney, his brother, Harold Sweeney and his sister Mildred Baca.
His funeral will be held Wednesday, at 8:30 am, from the Egidio DiPardo & Sons Funeral Home, 75 Harris Ave., Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St. Paul's Church, Blackstone, MA. Burial with military honors will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are prior to the mass from 8:30-10:30am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Paul's Church, 48 St. Paul St. Blackstone, MA 01504. www.dipardofuneralhome.com
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Barbara Groves
April 18, 2018
I have wonderful memories of family cookouts at the house, swimming, Uncle John's stories, "helping" trips to the laundromat and sitting around the camp at the Fryeburg fair...special memories which will always remind me of my uncle.
My sincere and deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in peace Uncle John.
Jocelyn Dubois
April 18, 2018
Roberta and family: I wish to extend my heartfelt condolence at this time. Your father lived a very beautiful life reflected in his love of country and community as well as his deep love and devotion to family. May you be comforted by the ineffable mercy and love of God. Your dad is now safely cradled in the arms of Mary gazing at the face of Christ. He has earned his eternal reward. Talk to him when you pray. He will listen. Blessings and prayers, Jocelyn.
Patricia Lee Longtin
April 17, 2018
I will always remember the summer cookouts down near the lake, the warm and best Tollhouse cookies and secret recipe, cousins running around the house, full of sweat, playing hide and seek until dark, and camping at the Mohawk Trail Campground.
Uncle John could tell the most exciting Indian stories and then fill our hearts and minds with wonder by chanting and dancing around the campfire!
Thank you, Uncle John, for so many wonderful and happy memories!
KELLEY
April 17, 2018
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April 17, 2018
So sorry to learn of John's passing. He had a full and good life with many memories. Good man and long time neighbor. You can be proud of his service to our country and to our little East Blackstone community.
Gib Chase, Jr. and family
Joel Jillson
April 17, 2018
On behalf of the membership of the North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service, we offer our deepest sympathies to Chief Michael Sweeney and family on the passing of his Dad and family patriarch. We pray that your hearts and minds remain filled with the countless memories of happier and healthier times. You remain in our thoughts and prayers during these trying times!
April 16, 2018
May you all have comfort in knowing John is at piece in a better place. He leaves a lot of fond memories behind. RIP John
Jean Sweeney and family
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