Kevin P. Sweeney

Kevin P. Sweeney, age 60, passed away October 14, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.

Kevin was born in Wilmington, DE on October 20, 1962. He was a longtime member of American Turners, where he played league volleyball (his favorite sport). Kevin was an expert house painter and owned his own painting company. Because of his skill and reputation, he acquired all his customers by word of mouth.

Kevin was happiest when with family and friends in the Creek’s End community in Sussex County. He was an avid fisherman and spent many hours at Cape Henlopen pier and Massey’s Landing.

Kevin was predeceased by his younger brother Michael in 1999. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Fay Nickerson Sweeney, his mother, Barbara J. Sweeney (Kat), father James F. Sweeney, brother Philip W. Sweeney, sister Kate Sweeney-Simmons (Dave), granddaughter (princess) Lauren, grandson Joey Bloothoofd, daughter Stefanie Desiderio (Tom), son Joe Bloothoofd (Courtney), aunt Ginny Jacobs and best friend Phil Oyerly, as well as several cousins and countless friends.

Kevin never met a stranger.

Donations can be made in Kevin’s name to American Turners of Delaware, 701 South Clayton St, Wilmington, DE 19805.

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