Herbert T. Sweeney, Jr.

Herbert T. Sweeney, Jr., 86, of Venice, FL, formerly of West Chester, PA, died on September 16, 2013. Herbert was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps and was the co-founder of H.T. Sweeney & Son Inc., a site work construction company in Brookhaven, PA, which was started in 1947. He retired to Florida in 1994. He enjoyed playing golf, wild life, and his puppies. He was also a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Waterford Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Denise, of Venice, FL; sons, Herbert T. Sweeney III and his wife Kathryn of Spring City, PA and Glenn Scott Sweeney, Sr. and his wife Cheryl of Chase City, VA; step-daughter Barbara Gornto of Satellite Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Herbert IV, Kelly, Melissa, Kara, and Glenn Jr.; two step-grandchildren, Allison and Dylan; four great grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Shinn. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Alice, in 2003 and by a sister, Geraldine Massey. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 28th at 2PM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with a reception to follow in Fellowship Hall for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to TideWell Hospice, Inc., 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238, or to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 790 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285. Service Information Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013 Time: 2:00 pm Emmanuel Lutheran Church Address: 790 S. Tamiami Trail, , Venice, FL, 34285 | Map