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1950

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2016

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10727 S Pulaski Rd

Chicago, Illinois

Michael Sweeney Obituary

Sweeney, Michael Patrick Age 65, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary Skerrett; loving father of Daniel (Margaret) Sweeney; cherished grandfather of Colin; dearest stepfather of Jennifer (Adam) Chacon, Paul (Kerri) Skerrett, Kathryn (Matthew) Wachtor and the late Jeffery Gardow; fond brother of John M. Sweeney, Richard Sweeney, Mary Hefner and Theresa (Patrick) Kinney; uncle of Patrick (Janice) Kinney, Christopher (Noreen) Kinney, Kari Kinney and Christine Hefner. Member of Heat & Frost Insulators Union Local #17, Knights of Columbus Leo XIII and American Legion. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Road to Queen of Martyrs Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606 (woundedwarriorproject.org) would be appreciated. Visit www.andrewmcgann.com or call 773-783-7700.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 4, 2016.

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February 23, 2019

Mikey you are missed and not forgotten.
The Fazy Family

Regina Oliver

March 6, 2016

With a very heavy heart that have to say good-bye to my dearest friend and lifesaver. You will be sorely missed. RIP and fly with the angels. Love always

Michael and Karen Thauer

March 4, 2016

so sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers

Fred Mintz

March 3, 2016

He was a good friend. I'm sorry for your loss. You an your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 3, 2016

The Sweeney, Hefner & Kinney families,
So sorry to hear about Mike
Kathy & Jim Agnew

Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home

March 3, 2016

On behalf of the staff of Andrew J. McGann and Son Funeral Home, we wish to extend our deepest condolences on your loss.

Sherrie Adamson

March 2, 2016

He was a good friend of our family! So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family:)

Carl and Marita Aylen

March 2, 2016

Terry, Carl and I are so sorry for the loss of your brother. He was way too young. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Carl and Marita Aylen

March 2, 2016

Mary, Carl and I are so sorry for the loss of your hubby. He was such a great guy. Our hearts go out to you.

John + Nancy Fazy & Family

March 2, 2016

To Mike's family, please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing of Mike.
Mike was a true dear friend of our family and he will be missed. We were very proud of Mikey. He was the only Green Beret we ever had the privilege of knowing. God bless him and his family at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

March 2, 2016

Mary and all of the Sweeney Family-
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. May God rest Mike's soul, and may you be comforted in your sorrow.

Cathy Waterous Dylik

Don and Ann Reidl

March 2, 2016

Sorry for your loss Mary

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Mar

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Andrew J. Mcgann & Sons Funeral Home

10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655

Mar

7

Service

9:15 a.m.

Andrew J. Mcgann & Sons Funeral Home

10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655

Mar

7

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Queen of Martyrs Church

Chicago, IL

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10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655

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