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Robert E. Sweaney, 89, retired from Robertshaw Controls Inc.

Robert E. Sweaney
Robert E. Sweaney

Robert E. Sweaney, 89, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, with his wife and sons by his side. He was born Oct. 23, 1930, in Dennison, Ohio, to Daniel and Helen Lucille Sweaney.

Robert graduated from West Virginia University Law School in 1955 and retired from Robertshaw Controls Inc., Richmond, in 1990 as vice president, secretary and general counsel.

Robert is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons, Brian of Mechanicsville, and his spouse, Deen, and Rob of Williamsburg, and his spouse, Terry; daughter-in-law, Carol, of Stafford; six grandchildren, Jessica, Kelly, Katrina, Michael, Kristen and Shawn, who lovingly call him “Dit Dat”; and five great-grandchildren, Haylee, Colby, Caleb, Liam and Clare. He was preceded in death by one son, Keith, of Stafford.

“Bob,” as he was called by family and friends, was known to be an avid reader of history and a dedicated Redskins fan.

A private memorial will take place at a later date.

Please donate to the Hospice House & Support Care of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

Share online condolences with the family at Nelsen Funeral Home.

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