Dennis P. Sweeney's Obituary
Dennis P. Sweeney, 75 a Ft. Myers, FL resident since 1983, formerly of Illinois passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 in Ft. Myers, FL. He was born March 17, 1944 in Tyler, TX to Harold and Theresa Sweeney, now deceased.Dr. Sweeney was a Captain with the US Army and served in Vietnam. He was a Dentist for over 50 years and enjoyed volunteering at the hospital and helping at the Friendship Health Center doing dentistry for free. Dr. Sweeney loved playing golf and spending time with his family and favorite dog, Brody.He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carol Sweeney of Ft. Myers, FL; three children, Dennis Patrick Sweeney Jr. (Heather) of Tampa, FL, Carrie Ann Herran (Donny) of Burbank, CA and Lauren Nicole Garavuso (Will) of Orlando, FL; six grandchildren, Hayden, Halle, Ella, Evan, Valentina and William; one sister, Donna Sain (Dan) of Indiana; three brothers, Daniel Sweeney (Earline) of Tinley Park, IL, David Sweeney of Naples, FL and Donald Sweeney (Karen) of Chicago, IL; as well as many extended family members and friends.A Visitation for Dr. Sweeney will be held from 10:30 – 11:30 AM on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL. A Funeral Service will be Celebrated at 11:30 AM also inside the funeral home chapel. At the conclusion of these ceremonies, friends and family will recess to adjacent Memorial Gardens Cemetery where Military Honors will be presented for Dr. Sweeney by the United States Army, following which he will be laid to rest at the Mausoleum located in the Field of Honor section.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, www.fisherhouse.org in loving memory of Dr. Dennis P. Sweeney.Arrangements for final care have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer a condolence at this difficult time please visit www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook.
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