Dennis S. Sweeney
Dennis S. Sweeney, of Quincy and Hull, passed away peacefully at home by the ocean on July 4, 2024 at the age of 71, with his children by his side. He was born on May 3, 1953 in Quincy, MA to M. Joseph and Margaret Sweeney. Dennis graduated New England Institute of Anatomy in 1974 to follow in his father’s footsteps as a Funeral Director. He took over Sweeney Funeral Home in Quincy in 1977, following the death of his father. He owned and operated the Funeral Home until February of 2024, when he retired. He worked in the family business serving Quincy and the surrounding communities for 50 years.
Dennis was happiest sailing the open ocean with his 3 children and beloved, late wife, Pauline. He loved traveling to the Caribbean with his family where they would spend time snorkeling, sailing and exploring the islands. Dennis taught himself to sail during the summers he spent in Hull as a child. As a dad, he shared his love of the ocean and boating with his children. On multiple occasions, he sailed to the Caribbean from New England with friends and sailed from Hull to Bermuda with his two sons. He loved and admired Jimmy Buffet and dreamt of a slow life at sea, having a "cheeseburger in paradise" and an Amstel Light in hand.
Dennis was a loving husband to the late Pauline Sweeney for 45 years before her passing in July of 2022; devoted father of Andrew J. Sweeney, Sgt. QPD, and his fiancé Julie Warren of Quincy, Brian D. Sweeney and his wife Peggy of Medford, and Laura E. Sweeney of Hull; doting grandfather "Poppy" of Samantha "Sammie" Sweeney of Medford; He was the last remaining sibling of the M. Joseph Sweeney family.
Sail Fast, Live Slow.
Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph on Wednesday July 10th at 8:45am followed by a funeral mass at St. Joseph’s Church, 550 Washington St., Quincy, MA at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 9th from 4-7pm. Interment Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dennis' name can be made to Norwell NVNA and Hospice via nvna.org. For online guestbook and directions, visit www.thehurleyfuneralhomes.com.
Guestbook
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Flaherty
City: Hull
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 07/07/2024
AJ and family, So sorry for your loss. God Bless.
First Name: Mary Lou
Last Name: King
City: Weymouth
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 07/07/2024
Laura,
I am so sorry for your dad’s passing and your mom two years ago. Hope you are doing well.
Fondly,
Mary Lou
First Name: Susan
Last Name: Canavan
City: Quincy
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 07/07/2024
My heartfelt prayers to the Sweeney children and grandchildren. Dennis and Pauline were good friends for over 30 years. Dennis was the Kindest man in his business and personal life.
I will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace Den
First Name: Wayne
Last Name: Brasco
City: Waltham
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 07/07/2024
May God bring the comfort to your family you brought so many others in their time of loss. Rest in Peace Dennis
First Name: Kevin M.
Last Name: Kearns
City: Brockton
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 07/08/2024
My Deepest Sympathy....
First Name: Bernard
Last Name: Hamill
City: Sebastian
State: FL
Country: United States
Entry Date: 07/09/2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Dennis graced me with many enjoyable conversations over the years. He was kind to our family and was so sincere and comforting in time of need. He also had a great sense of Irish humor.
First Name: Anne
Last Name: LaSalvia
City: Holbrook
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 07/09/2024
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Dennis was such a kind person. My mom was an organist and friend when she passed she wanted no one but your family. Take solace that he is reunited with your mother now sailing.
First Name: Thomas
Last Name: OBrien
City: Hull
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 07/09/2024
Our house was three doors down “on the wall” in Hull. We came together because Dennis and I shared the love of a fine cigar. We often gifted each other cigars. Rest in Peace Dennis.
First Name: Christ Church Quincy
Last Name:
City: Quincy
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 07/09/2024
Dennis and Pauline continued a long Sweeney Family service to the community of Quincy with compassion, grace, and kind humor. His family, and extended family, admirably serve the parish of Christ's Church in meeting the needs of many when death comes.
Now reunited, eternal rest grant unto them, O Christ, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all who now rest with you, through the mercy, grace, and love of God, rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
First Name: Joe
Last Name: Federico
City: Naples
State: FL
Country: USA
Entry Date: 07/10/2024
To Dennis's family,Andrew, Brian, and Laura, your father Dennis was very professional in the funeral industry and helped so many families for over 47 years. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace Dennis.
First Name: Tammy
Last Name: Minor
City: Quincy
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 07/12/2024
Sincerely our deepest sympathy for your family. “ From Stuart family.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal."