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John Sweeney Obituary


SWEENEY, John Mr. John Vincent Sweeney, 79, husband of Kathleene Carroll Sweeney, of Kiawah, died Saturday, September 9, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. The Funeral Mass will be 11AM today, September 13, 2006, with a Rosary being recited at 10:30AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Johns Island. Burial will be in Dallas, TX. Arrangements are being handled by MCALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 150 Wentworth St. Online condolences may be sent to Mr. Sweeney's family via www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Sep. 13, 2006.

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September 15, 2006

Aunt Kay,



My thoughts and prayers are with you and my cousins. I remember you and Uncle Vin coming to the Holy Cross game at William and Mary as well as visits to New England in the summers. God Bless!



Kathleen Durkin Stead

The Cline Family

September 15, 2006

To the entire Sweeney Family: Our sympathies and prayers to each of you. May God give you comfort and strength to get through this difficult time. May the memories and love last forever in your heart and soul. John must have been a great and awesome Dad cause look how great and awesome Paul is! With Sympathy and Love,

Catherine Steadly

September 13, 2006

Aunt Kay

You are in my prayers and thoughts today. God bless you and your family. I will be praying daily for you . May memories be a comfort at this difficult time

Love Cathy, Ryan and Christopher Steadly

Mary Morton-Gibson

September 12, 2006

Kathleene my prayers are with you and your children. Having lost John only 7 years ago I know you will gain comfort from those thoughts and prayers. Mary

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