Bernard Dennis Sweeney

Memorial for B. Dennis Sweeney Born in New Jersey on August 25, 1921 Promoted to Glory on August 21, 2011 and resided in Churchville, MD. B. Dennis Sweeney, age 89 of Churchville, died peacefully on the Lord's day, August 21, 2011. He was at home, surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, the son of the late Dennis and Angela Sweeney; husband of the late H. Ilona Sweeney for over 63 years; father of Bonnie and her husband Dr. Lawrence Kaplan of Churchville; brother of the late Jeanette Reed, late Grace Crawford, and Mary Jane O'Connell; uncle of Laurie Jo Buhler of CA, Mary Ann Sluzynski of NJ, Sharon Slocum of NJ; grandfather of Karen Sharkey and husband Ronan of Jarrettsville, Katie Grams and husband Steven of Forest Hill and Jennifer Akehurst and husband John of Street; great-grandfather of Tommy Murtaugh, Malachy Sharkey, Molly-Ann Sharkey, and Myatt Akehurst. Dennis, a Harvard University Graduate in Economics, also obtained two Master's Degrees from Rutgers University, the first in Mathematics and the second in Education. He served in the US Navy during World War II and Korea. After his active duty service he continued in the Naval Reserves and retired from the Navy as a Lt. Commander. Following his military service, he worked for Western Electric until he retired from that position and chose to teach Mathematics at Rahway High School in New Jersey. Dennis served with the Salvation Army in Perth Amboy, NJ and Havre de Grace, MD. He could be found ringing the bells each holiday season, as well as participating in countless other acts of service. He was a beloved, faithful husband, dear son, cherished father, devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, an unforgettable friend and he loved his Lord Jesus in word and in deed. A memorial service officiated by Rev. Craig McLaughlin will be celebrated on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11am at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 1643 Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD. Contributions in his memory may be directed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 309, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 or www.salvationarmy.com. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001 Visitation: Monday, August 22, 2011