Bernard T. Sweeney

Bernard Thomas “Ben” Sweeney, age 78, of North Ridgeville, passed away early Friday morning, November 15, 2024, at The Woods on French Creek, with his wife, Donna, of 51 years, and their two Huskies, Yukon and Kodiak, at his bedside. He was born in New York City on August 4,1946, to Bernard T. Sweeney Sr. and Mary Kenneally Sweeney, whose parents had immigrated from Ireland. Ben grew up in New Jersey, attending Catholic Schools and graduated from college with a degree in Accounting before entering the U.S. Army, where he served as an Infantry Lieutenant in Vietnam. Returning home, he met the love of his life, Donna, whose family had moved into the house across the street from his family’s home. He began working for Esquire in New York City and then with Premier Industrial Company in Cleveland for 17 years. Both Ben and Donna, took the opportunity to work and live in London, England for three years. When the couple returned to Ohio, they settled in North Ridgeville. Ben became a small business owner and consultant for the next 25 years. For 10 of those years, he was President of the Alternative Board of Cleveland, a small business directors’ group. Ben retired as the General Manager of PLIDCO (The Pipeline Development Corporation, Strongsville) in 2010. Ben was a Board Member of the Foundation of the Lorain County Library System and active in Mills Creek East Homeowners Association for 25 years. He graduated from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, New Jersey and earned his master’s degree from Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Donna, and siblings Cathy Sweeney of Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, Jane (Andre) of Lambertville, New Jersey, Neal (Mary)of Savannah, Georgia and Martin (Lisa) of New York City. He is predeceased by his sister Mary. The family will celebrate his life privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kaleidoscope K9s Mail... Kaleidoscope K9s PO Box 423 Seville, OH 44273 Credit Card... Seville Animal Hospital 330-769-3838 PayPal... Kaleidoscopek9s@yahoo.com To leave an online condolence, please visit www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Bernard T. Sweeney

August 4, 1946 - November 15, 2024