James W. Sweeney's Obituary
James W. Sweeney, 75 of Lewes, Delaware passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. Mr. Sweeney was born on May 31, 1937 in Darby, Pennsylvania, son of the late John Sweeney and Eleanor Carlin Sweeney. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother William Sweeney and a sister Helen Mae Sweeney.
Mr. Sweeney was a retired professional truck driver having worked for New Penn Motor Express. Devotion to his family was his focus in life.
He is survived by his wife of 54 yrs Ruth Keeney Sweeney, four sons, James W. Sweeney, Jr. and wife Bonnie of Springfield, PA, John J. Sweeney and wife Beverly of Allentown, PA, Joseph J. Sweeney and wife Ann of Springfield, PA and Richard J. Sweeney and wife Sherry of Pottstown, PA,; one daughter, Ruth Ott and husband Joseph of Norwood, PA,; two sisters Jacqueline Frekot and husband William of Pitman, NJ, and Elizabeth Deemer and husband Robert of Bethany Beach, DE.; 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
All services will be private.
Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be sent to Home Of The Brave Foundation, 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, DE 19963 or Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.
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