Obituary: Edward Leo Sweeney

Blessed husband, loving father, cherished grandfather and loyal friend. Edward Leo Sweeney was born August 18, 1922 in Reedsburg, WI and born to eternal life on May 8, 2013.

Edward was the youngest of six children born to the late Edward and Ida (nee Byrne) Sweeney. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, he worked for the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co., retiring as Director of City Sales after a 35 year career. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Frances Marion Sweeney (nee Graessle) of Glendale; daughter Mary Ellen of Highland Park, ILL. and sons James (Rita) and Patrick (Candace) both of Milwaukee. He is further survived by grandchildren Megan, Ryan, Bridget and Gabrielle, and by six great-grandchildren.

Owing to his faith and belief in education, our husband and father helped canvas Glendale and Whitefish Bay neighborhoods to support the construction of Dominican High School.

Memorials in Edward’s name may be sent to the school at 120 East Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 or to St. Monica’s Parish at 160 East Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, May 14, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Feerick Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, at 10:00 AM at St. Monica Catholic Church, corner of East Silver Spring Drive and North Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery will be private for the family.

As long as we live, you too shall live; for you are a part of us.