Christopher Alan Sweeney

July 22, 1946 - November 30, 2011
Christopher Alan Sweeney

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Christopher Alan Sweeney, 65, of Wilmington, NC, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at his home.

Mr. Sweeney was born in Rockville Centre, NY on July 22, 1946, the son of the late John Joseph and Ella Margaret Hathaway Sweeney. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert John Sweeney, brother, Warren William Sweeney, and also a sister, Susan Roselle Sweeney Collins.

A graduate of Cornell University, he was a retired investment banker and current investment column author. He was a member of All Saints Anglican Parish in Wilmington. He was also a member of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and a Mayflower descendent.

Surviving are one daughter, Gillian Sweeney McCauley of Morrisville, NC; grandson, Ian McCauley and granddaughter, Ava McCauley; brother, John E. Sweeney and wife, Carol of Springfield, VA; sister, Joan E. Sweeney DeLuca and husband, Frank of Lords Valley, PA; brother-in-law, Lawrence X. Collins of Babylon, NY; one step-son, Aubree Arias of Oviedo, FL; dear friend,

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 5, 2011 at the All Saints Anglican Parish , 2623 N. College Rd., Wilmington, NC by Father David Haines.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the All Saints Anglican Parish, N. College Rd., Wilmington, NC.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099


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