Edward P. Sweeney Jr., 93, of Stanfordville
Edward P. Sweeney Jr., 93, passed away early on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, at The Thompson House in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
He was born on Aug. 18, 1925 in Johnstown, N.Y., the son of Edward P. and Gertrude (Borst) Sweeney Sr.
He was a World War II veteran who served from 1941-1946 in both the Army and Navy.
After he was honorably discharged, he was a builder and mechanic. In 1986, he retired from H.O. Penn in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He was also a member of the Local 15C, Operating Engineers. He also owned and operated GKS Radiator Repair for many years thereafter.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and a friend to many.
He enjoyed boating and camping with family and friends. His favorite pastime was many hours of conversing with those he loved.
Survivors include his children, Donna Parillo of Johnstown, N.Y.; Thomas and his wife Dorothea Sweeney of Stanfordville, N.Y.; Rosemary Sweeney of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; James Sweeney and his wife Christine of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Donald Sweeney and his wife Joan of Millerton, N.Y.; Edward P. and his wife Tosca Sweeney III of Kingston, N.Y.; Brenda Sweeney of Elizaville, N.Y.; Scott Sweeney of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; stepdaughter, Jean and her husband Mark Burlingame of Ancram, N.Y.; sonin-law Harry (Skip) and his wife Carolyn Wendover; 25 grandchildren, Ricky, Ray, Ryan, Kara, Tonia, Carrie, Lloyd, Jonathan, Thomas, Dawn, Jeffrey, James, Tina, Jamie, Renee, Debra, Jeremy, Jennie, Jonah, Tyler, Trisha, Jessica, Tammy, Cody and Brooke; many more numerous great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Gail K. (Bird) Sweeney; a sister, Gladys Oare; and a daughter, Joanne Wendover.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery with military honors. Fr. Kent Wilson will officiate.
Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675.
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