Richard James Sweeney Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard James Sweeney of Berlin, Maryland, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 1, 2025 at the age of 76. Richard James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard J. Sweeney and Margaret Torpey Sweeney; his wife Ellen Sweeney; his siblings, Thomas Sweeney and Carolyn Christiansen; and his brother-in-law Ronald Christiansen.
He is survived by: his children, Kerry Sweeney (Brian Fairchild), RJ Sweeney, Erin Norsen (Darryl) and Chris Sweeney (Elisabeth Davis); his grandchildren, Margaret Norsen, Emmett Norsen, William Zarkowski, Stella Sweeney and Cecilia Sweeney; and his nieces, Kimberly Christiansen, Kelly Dunbar, Erica Glessing and Robin Christiansen.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation.