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Roger Y. Sweeney Jr.

1956 - 2024

Roger Y. Sweeney Jr. obituary, 1956-2024, North Smithfield, RI

BORN

1956

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Keene-Brown Funeral Home - North Smithfield

445 Greenville Rd

North Smithfield, Rhode Island

Roger Sweeney Obituary

Roger Y.

Sweeney Jr.

PASCOAG - Roger Y. Sweeney Jr. passed away on October 5, 2024, in his home in Pascoag, RI at the age of 67. He was born in

1956 in

Woonsocket, to parents Roger Sweeney Sr. and Barbara Simoneau (Bennett).

Roger worked as a heavy machinery operating engineer in the construction field for many years. He began working for the Forte Brothers and proudly finished his career working for the Cardi Corporation. He took immense pride in his profession and every job he worked on.

Roger was an avid motorcycle rider and could be found on many weekends riding his beloved Harley Davidson. He enjoyed being a part of the community at the local Elks Lodge and the American Legion.

He is survived by his children Roger Sweeney III and his wife Barbie, Mark Sweeney and his wife Gina, Brandon Sweeney and his wife Jessica, and his daughter Lyndsey Larson (Sweeney) and her husband Andrew.

He was the proud grandfather to his six grandchildren: Cody, Devon, Alyssa, Skyla, Ryder, and Ava.

He also leaves behind his siblings Norma Davies, Judy Berard, Deborah Spellman, Michael Sweeney, Karen Bertone, Darlene Donohue, David Sweeney, James Sweeney, and Renee Falcioni, along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Roger Sweeney Sr. and his siblings Joanne Bouchard, Stephen Sweeney and Bryan Sweeney.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Keene-Brown Funeral Home 445 Greenville Rd. North Smithfield. RI.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the funeral home. Funeral Service and Burial will respectfully be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Roger to the American Legion Veterans and Children Foundation https://mylegion.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Give/Donate-Online/Donate-Now?CashProductId=134419

www.brownfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Woonsocket Call on Oct. 12, 2024.

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