Andover, Ma. – Joseph C. “Red” Sweeney, 92, died Monday at Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.
Born in Lawrence, Joseph was the son of John and Julia (Carey) Sweeney.
Mr. Sweeney was a graduate of Lawrence High School class of “1932” and years later was a proud graduate of Salem State College class of “1990”.
For many years Joseph had been employed as a Cost Estimator for the Defense Industry.
Before his retirement he was one of the founders of the Andover Jr. Football League, and a member of the Andover Skating, and Tennis Clubs. After his retirement he coached Tennis, Skiing, and swimming at the High School and College Level.
He is survived by children; Joseph C. Sweeney of Barrington, NH, and Kathleen C. Grieco of Andover. He leaves grandchildren Allison Sweeney, Kerry, Jamey, and Michael Grieco as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sweeney was predeceased by his sister Genevieve Sweeney, and brother George Sweeney.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday morning at 9:30 am. in Saint Augustines Church of Andover with burial to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery of North Andover.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-8 pm. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc. 233 Lawrence Street Methuen, Ma.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Andover Youth Foundation 36 Bartlet Street Andover, Ma. 01810 or the Sawtelle Family Hospice House 320 Haverhill Street Reading, Ma. 01867.