James Stephen Sweeney

It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of James Stephen Sweeney. On Wednesday,

June 28, 2023, James, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away quietly in his sleep, he was 59.

James was born in Albuquerque and attended Manzano and Albuquerque High School. Where he was an extraordinary basketball player, earning several awards including Most Valuable Player in the North-South High School Basketball Tournament. James received a basketball scholarship to New Mexico Highlands University where he graduated with a degree in Management.

James started his career in Procurement/ Planning/ Logistics after graduation at Honeywell Defense Avionics Division in Albuquerque. He later worked for Intel in Rio Rancho and later Western Refining in Gallup.

He most recently worked in the residential solar industry. Assisting homeowners in obtaining solar panels for their homes. James was passionate about the solar industry and its positive benefits for the environment.

James deeply loved his children and family. He enjoyed life and made many friends along the way. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling. James will be deeply missed; he left an indelible warmth with all that knew him.

James is survived by his parents, Ambassador James and Betty Sweeney; his children, Chandler and Vanessa; his sister, Rhonda and her husband, Wayne Davis; brother, Donald; his sister, Joann who preceded him in death; and nephews, Anthony (his wife, Danielle) Phillip (his wife, Madeleine); and a great-niece, Sophie.

Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 29th,

2023, at 12:00 p.m., FRENCH – University, repast to follow. Please visit our online guestbook for

James at www.FrenchFunerals.com