Knights of Columbus
Bishop Francis J. Green Council 11855

In Memory of our Beloved Brother

Sir Knight Joseph Sweeney

Born - 05 Aug 1944        Called Home - 02 Apr 2011


SWEENEY, Joseph D., August 5, 1944 - April 2, 2011. Joseph has lived in Tucson since 1957. He graduated from Salpointe High and the University of Arizona. He never married so he had more time to be an exceptional uncle to his four nephews and one niece, a loyal brother to his two sisters, and a devoted son to his mother whom we lost in 1997. Joseph will be especially missed on Holidays which will not be the same without his unique gifts and his intrepid visits in his old Subaru that he drove at least 600,000 miles crossing his beloved country. Joseph was very passionate about politics and injustice. Instead of just complaining, he tried constantly to solve the problems in our society. He continually ran for public offices, mostly as representative to the US Congress. He started his own law school in order to help many individuals who were disadvantaged and abused by the system and circumstances. He loved the law and was very vocal about injustices. Joseph was laid to rest in East Lawn Cemetery, Tucson.

While we are saddened by our loss, we take solace in the knowledge that SK Joe Sweeney is now with our Lord. As was said in the Chalice Ceremony,
WORTHY SIR KNIGHT UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.