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John Lawrence Sweeney

1962 - 2025

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Sunday

August

Visitation

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Bailey Funeral Home - Peapack

176 Main St.

Peapack, New Jersey, United States

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Monday

August

Funeral Mass

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monday, August 11, 2025

St. Brigid Church

129 Main St.

Peapack, New Jersey, United States

(908) 234-1265

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Monday

August

Interment

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Monday, August 11, 2025

Peapack Union Cemetery

Mendham Road

Gladstone, New Jersey, United States

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Stephen Penders posted a condolence

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Hey Sweendog, I miss you already!!! Kind of thought you would always be around...tossing out those humorous and pithy comments when we needed them most. I had the privilege and honor of being your teammate in high school and college....thank you for the guiding hand....much love to you and your family, Steve Penders

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Sid Rowell posted a condolence

Monday, August 11, 2025

I am fortunate to have gotten to know John through his years of dedicated service to Peapack Gladstone as a member of the Town Council. He was smart, inquisitive and had a delightful sense of humor. As the Head of Gill st. Bernard’s, whenever the school had an issue or application into the town, I knew we would be treated fairly. His passing is a tremendous loss to his family and the community. Truly, John was an outstanding public servant in a time when we need it more than ever. Godspeed and deepest condolences to his family. Sid Rowell

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Dennis Newman posted a condolence

Monday, August 11, 2025

John was a Towering figure in our SHP class of 1980 - a scholar and an athlete and a man with a smile. Because I moved away from Jersey a long time ago, I haven't seen John much over the last 45 years, but the bonds of SHP brotherhood are strong. I enjoyed seeing the occasional update on his activities on LinkedIn and appreciated it when he took the trouble to "like" one of my LinkedIn posts. May God bless him, and may he rest in peace. My sincere condolences to John's family. Hazard Zet Forward! - Dennis Newman, Highlands Ranch, CO (SHP '80)

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Beth Hallahan Dempsey posted a condolence

Monday, August 11, 2025

Loved John's warmth and humor! A favorite Y '84 classmate. Wonderful memory of driving in his station wagon around NYC and dancing at Heartbreak into the wee hours with my now husband and roommate Kyle. Sending love and prayers to the family. RIP Beth Hallahan Dempsey

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Mike McDonald posted a condolence

Monday, August 11, 2025

We lost a good man in John. A wonderful husband, father, brother, son, and the list goes on. John was my first and best friend when I moved to West Caldwell 50+ years ago. We went to grade school together, played basketball and football together along with many other shenanigans while we went to different high schools, we played each other in football and coincidentally enough lined up against one another, me as right guard and him as left tackle. Fair to say he got the best of me on most plays:) John then went on to Ivy League college (I didn’t ). Our paths crossed once again when we attended Seton Hall Law School together. John graduated at the top of our class (I didn’t). John, or Sweens as he was called was always there when you needed him. It was an honor to know John and to be called a friend. God bless John and his family.

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Paula and John posted a condolence

Monday, August 11, 2025

To the Sweeney family, He touched our familys’ life and will never be forgotten. He was a kind, giving man and may his legacy provide solace in your time of need. Paula Burroughs, John Norwood

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Rachel Toor posted a condolence

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Sending condolences to all who loved this good, good man. Though most of his Yale friends knew as Sweens, I always called him "Mickey." He was my very first friend in college, and showed up wearing a Mickey Mouse t-shirt. His lack of pretense, his humility, and good nature reassured me that I was going to find people I could connect with at Yale. May his memory be for a blessing.

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Anthony Iuso posted a condolence

Sunday, August 10, 2025

My deepest condolences to the Sweeney family from the Iuso family. Terry, I’m so sad over this. HZF.

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Sunday, August 10, 2025

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Farewell my old 1830 roomie! We had some good times! When I joined LinkedIn several years ago, you were the first person to see it and send me a message. You were so happy to know I was doing well after so many years, and you let Nick and Bobbus know I was good. Just a week ago you commented on a facebook post of mine, and asked me about a purple sports coat that you remembered seeing me in a few years earlier, and next thing I know, Bob and Nick are telling me you're gone. Still shocked! Rest in Paradise, Sween Dawg! Til we meet again...

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Nick Manolukas posted a condolence

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Sween dog. I love you like a brother. I will miss your quick, wit and will cherish all the great times we had together with all our football brothers. May our memories of you of be eternal. Peace and Love always. Mano (Nick Manolukas)

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Sal Vitello posted a condolence

Sunday, August 10, 2025

John was a great teammate and friend. We played 4 years of football together at seton hall prep and also played freshman basketball together. Rest in Peace John. You will be missed by many. May god bless your family during this difficult time . HZF. Sal Vitello

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Roger Thomas posted a condolence

Saturday, August 9, 2025

I knew John during his service to Peapack-Gladstone. He was always dedicated to the Borough whether it was on council or the Land Use Board or the Planning Board before it. He gave meaningful advice on big matters and small. He helped guide the Borough not one but two rounds of the Borough's Affordable Housing obligation. And he did it quietly with great suggestions to help the Borough through the process. But that was John. For all the years I knew him, I never he graduated from Yale and played football for them. Not a boastful bone in his body. John always came through with common sense answers coupled with good humor. The highest praise I can give to John is he was an honorable and GOOD MAN. I'd like to think he was a friend, and I will miss him. Roger Thomas

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Gaby Daus posted a condolence

Saturday, August 9, 2025

We only knew John from Church and Knights of Columbus. Always a friendly and smile face at church and community events. I had a nice conversation with him in January when he saw my son wearing his Seton Hall Prep Shirt, he was so happy about him going there and gave us some tips, I could see how much he love SHP! Sorry to hear bout his passing. Prayers for his wife and family!

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Patricia Robinson posted a condolence

Saturday, August 9, 2025

A Sweeney by birth, John and I never knew if we were blood cousins but we shared the same often odd sense of Irish humor. One of us or the other would always call and say Cuz it’s your Cuz. Well needless to say he is missed.

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Edward McCormack posted a condolence

Friday, August 8, 2025

I’ve know John since we played football in middle school on the Chargers football team. We both attended and were part of the Seton Hall Prep football where John played and I suffered on the practice squad. During the past two years he helped set up my mother’s trust and helped manage her will upon her passing. Our family was grateful to John for how he cared for my mother’s finances. I pray for his wife and kids. Can’t believe he is gone. Peace Ed McCormack

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Friday, August 8, 2025

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Catherine Hrebenak posted a condolence

Friday, August 8, 2025

John was an amazing brother-in-law with a great sense of humor. He never said the word No to anyone who needed his help and he always gave freely. John loved music so I can only imagine he’s attending a great rock concert up in Heaven right now. Godspeed John! You are sorely missed.

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David & Deidre Karner posted a condolence

Friday, August 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of John John was a pillar of our community, known for his unwavering dedication to service and leadership. —a testament to his commitment to public service. John believed wholeheartedly in giving back and lived as a true example of what it means to be a good neighbor to all. His legacy of kindness, leadership, and service will continue to inspire us all. He will be deeply missed.

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Friday, August 8, 2025

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Mary Verducci posted a condolence

Friday, August 8, 2025

He was a gentleman & a scholar. A giving person of integrity & faith. Sending healing prayers & comfort at this most difficult time. He will be missed.

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Mike Zamloot posted a condolence

Friday, August 8, 2025

Condolences to Karen and the Sweeney family. We ask God to bring comfort to your sorrow. John had such a positive and lasting impact on a broad community, which is beautifully eulogized. May he rest in peace and his memory be eternal.

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Lydia Schutte posted a condolence

Thursday, August 7, 2025

John was my attorney at a time in my life when I needed more than attorney, I needed a friend, confidant and mentor. He filled all of those roles spectacularly. I am comforted by the fact that when I get to the pearly gates there will be someone there to advocate for me as I am sure I will need it. Rest in peace my friend.

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Katherine Howes posted a condolence

Thursday, August 7, 2025

John was an usher in my church. He was a councilman for my town. He was the treasurer of the Kinights of Columbus. He had just won the primary to be elected as the Surrogate of Somerset County. He coached his kids and many others in pop warner football. He believed wholeheartedly in community service. He is a model for all citizens. He will be missed.

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Andre Burke posted a condolence

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

John was an outstanding teammate in college. If you were anxious, he would loosen you up with a few words. If you were down, he could make you smile. My heartfelt condolences for his family. May his memory be a blessing….

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