SWEENEY, Robert M. “Zeke”, of Winthrop, passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital on June 3, 2012. He was 63. He was the life partner of Marie C. Simione of Winthrop. Devoted father of Brendan M. Sweeney of Atlanta, GA. Born in Chelsea, he was the cherished son of the late John A. and Irene M. (Connors) Sweeney. Dear brother of the late Kevin Sweeney. Nephew of Mary Sampson of ME. Best friend to Tom Conley of Winthrop and former husband of Susan (Whittemore) Sweeney of Winthrop. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Winthrop Yacht Club 649 Shirley St. Winthrop, MA, on Friday, June 8, at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Zeke was a member of the Winthrop Yacht Club, Knights of Columbus-Winthrop Council #162, and a former member of the Winthrop Golf Club. Prior to his retirement, He worked for the Mass. Dept. of Transitional Assistance in administration. For guestbook, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.