Norwood Obituaries: Edward J. Sweeney

Obituary from the Kraw Kornack Funeral Home website.

Edward J. Sweeney, of Norwood, died on Jan. 29, 2013 at the age of 92.

Beloved husband of the late Delite A. (Anderson) Sweeney. Devoted father of James M. Sweeney and his wife Jean of IL, Patricia Sweeney and her late husband Phil Cota of VA, Nancy Chamberland of VT, Kevin R. Sweeney and his wife Brenda of Norwood, Edward J. Sweeney Jr. and his wife Lorraine of Norfolk, Stephen C. Sweeney and his wife Karen of Norwood and Mark C. Sweeney and his wife Janet of Norton. Son of the late Edward J. and Harriet (Carey) Sweeney. Cherished grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Virginia Mitchell.

Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., Norwood, Saturday at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 9 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4-8 p.m. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Edward was a member of the Norwood American Legion Post, Norwood K of C, Norwood Elks and a member of the Boston Boot and Shoe Club. Edward was a retired Salesman for the Reuping Leather Co. He was very active in the Norwood Senior Center and very active in the the Norwood Nuggets Youth Hockey. WWII US Army Veteran.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St., Norwood, MA 02062.