James S. Sweeney Obituary
The family of James S. Sweeney of Hingham, Massachusetts announces his passing on November 10, 2026. James, born on June 2, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James S. Sweeney to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Sweeney and Clara Sweeney (Buckley); his sister Joanne Herbert; and his stepsisters, Christine Gilley and Connie Garahan.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Sweeney (Holbrook); his sons, Stephen J. Sweeney (Jennifer) of Plymouth, MA and Michael A. Sweeney (Nicole) of Sudbury, MA; his grandchildren, Lana, Mia, Nathan and Jacob; his siblings, Sharon Coppola (Bruno) of Moultonborough, NH and Mark Sweeney of Waltham, MA; and his brother-in-law Bill Holbrook (Nancy) of New Tripoli, PA. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 22nd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Church of the Pilgrimage Town Sq Plymouth (8 Town Square, Plymouth, MA 02360). A burial will be held on Monday, November 23rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Wadsworth Cemetery (74 Concord Rd, Sudbury, MA 01776). A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, November 23rd 2026 at the Sudbury United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
