Philip Joseph Sweeney, aged 93 of Wyoming, went to be with his Lord on Friday, June 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bernice; children, Pat (Tim) Mariner, Sue Myrick-Veldkamp, Barb (Shorty) Williams, Michelle McCasland, Joan Smith, Bob (Kim) Sweeney, John (Christine) Sweeney; 14 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; brothers, Paul and Richard Sweeney; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Regina Sweeney; brothers and sisters, Jack, Eileen, Kathleen and David; son-in-law, Robert Veldkamp; his grandson, Matthew Smith; great grandsons, Caden and Gabriel. Phil proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a past commander and lifetime member of American Legion Post #208. He retired after many years from Lear Siegler. Phil enjoyed hunting and fishing at his cabin in Fife Lake, MI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Leave Your Tribute Message
July 02, 2018 8:03am
Our deepest sympathies to the Sweeney family.
- Steve and Linda Stratton
June 29, 2018 6:52am
My sincere sympathy to you Pat and Tim at this difficult time.
- Linda (Meyers) Sarber
June 25, 2018 5:33pm
My condolences to Mr. Sweeney's family. Many happy memories of him be with you all. And I hope that these promises from Jehovah God will help you to endure. “Do not be anxious….but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 25:8 NWT.
- Mich E
June 25, 2018 8:38am
John. I am so sorry for your loss. When your Dad closed his eyes on earth, he opened them in heaven and saw God! I am so happy he is home!
- Brigid Mauric
June 24, 2018 6:24pm
I'm sending prayers for your family. I am sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed.
- April Kelley
June 23, 2018 8:44pm
So sorry for your dad has passed on. I wish you strength and peace at this hard time. Your dad definitely has a wonderful legacy.
Love, Jan
- Jan McFarland
June 23, 2018 2:25pm
Our condolences to the Sweeney family. Thinking of you all. A long life produces many memories which you get to keep forever!
- Keith and Karen Middendorf
June 23, 2018 1:07pm
I am so proud to be called your daughter in law. It was an honor to have known you in my lifetime. I will see a reflection on you everyday in John. You and Bernie have brought him up well and i am very lucky to be a Sweeney. RIP Dad Sweeney, I know you are dancing an Irish Jig in heaven on both legs with a huge smile on your face! Keep dancin pop, until we meet again!
- Christine Sweeney