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James Sweeney Obituary
Sweeney, James R. Navy veteran U.S.S. IREX, beloved husband of Circuit Court Judge Rhoda Davis Sweeney, loving father of Peggy (Bill) Furlong, Dr. John (Patty) Sweeney and Tom (Anita) Sweeney; loving step-father of Michael Davis, Marjorie (Peter) Troob, and Jennifer (Jeff) Cannon, devoted grandfather of 17. Mr. Sweeney practiced law for over 50 years. Funeral Thursday, 11 a.m. from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Avenue to Queen of All Saints Basilica for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment private. Donations to McDermott Haymarket Center, 932 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, 60607, would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. www.smithcorcoran.com or 773-736-3833. 
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for James Sweeney
Jimmy & Marilyn Damon
July 16, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robert Luth
July 16, 2008
Peggy and John- I'm so sorry to have read of your Father's passing. Quite possibly, as John and I were moving towards Normal, with Peggy providing us with additional inspiration, our fathers could've sat fairly close to each other and shared a conversation. I'll tell Stuart Cornish. Again, my condolences.
Nancy (Maroney) Arthrell
July 16, 2008
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. My sincere sympathies to each of you. Our familes spent alot of time together when we were younger. Good memories and alot of laughs. Jim was a true character! Please know you will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Brendan Moynihan
July 16, 2008
John,
I am very sorry to hear about your father passing. You and your family have my condolences and are in my prayers. It was great seeing you last year. I will pass this sad news on to Dave Condeni and Pete Holohan.
Brendan Moynihan
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Arlene and Michael Scadron
July 16, 2008
Dear Rhoda,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences upon Jim's death. He had a robust zest for life, a great sense of humor, a critical mind and respect for the law which he practiced with integrity and honor. Most of all, he shared his love for you with the families that merged when you married.
He would have been proud and grateful that because of you his final months and days were spent within sight of a beautiful ocean and with the help of kind and competent caregivers.
Although we will not be able to join you in Chicago this week, we will be with you and the family in spirit.
Love, Mike, Arlene, Kari and Lisa
Herb Singer
July 15, 2008
I am saddened by the passing of Jim Sweeney, who I knew as a fellow patent lawyer. I always enjoyed the functions we attended and participated in together sponsored by the Patent Law Association of Chciago. His wit and charm was something that continually impressed me. His love and respect for his brethren and his practice was a model for us all. My heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family and loved ones.
Mel Jiganti
July 15, 2008
Rhoda
He was such a fine man. My sincerest
regrets.
Arthur Bostwick
July 15, 2008
Our sympathy to Jim's family. We served together in SubResDiv 9-225 Silversides,in Chicago in the 60s. He was an excellent naval officer,attorney, and colleague.
John Fitzgerald
July 15, 2008
Dear John:
As you remember and celebrate your father's life, please know that you are in my heart.
Fitz
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