Obituary of John Sweeney

Hilton: December 30, 2016 - John Sweeney, age 58, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Kelly (Lemcke) Sweeney; his sons, Peter, Philip and Alex Sweeney; his step-children, Timothy Peter Jr., Stefanie (Chris) Potter & Amanda (Phillip) Gibson; his sister & brothers, Donna (Edward) Zarpentine, Daniel, Gary (Linda), Joseph, Tim (Robyn) Sweeney; his father-in-law, Jack Lemcke; his brothers & sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Bob) Rumiano, John (Donna) Lemcke, Karen Sue (Dan) Beck, and Kerry Lemcke; his many nieces & nephews, cousins & friends. John was predeceased by his parents Robert & Marylou Sweeney. John was a Life Member of the Hilton Fire Department and a 35-year employee of Hilton Central School Transportation. Friends are invited to call Friday, January 6th from 3-7 p.m. at the Hilton Fire Department, 120 Old Hojack Lane in Hilton. John’s Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 7th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue in Hilton. Those wishing may contribute to the Hilton Fire Dept., 120 Old Hojack Ln., Hilton, NY 14468 in John’s memory, Arrangements entrusted to Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue, Hilton, NY 14468. www.burgerfuneralhome.com