Obituary of Brenda Sweeny

Brenda A (Brogna) Sweeny, a woman who believed in giving of oneself for others, passed away after a short illness on Sunday night, October 19, 2014. She was 76 years old. Brenda was born in Woburn, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Agnes Brogna. She grew up in Burlington in a home that was filled with an extended bounty of love. She was a member of the Burlington High School Class of 1956 which she has remained in regular contact with her former classmates. She was also a 1959 graduate of Peter Bent Brigham School of Nursing and later earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Lowell. She worked for Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley for 18 years and was one of the first RN’s to be employed by the agency. Brenda was such a proponent of Elder Services mission that she continued to work on special projects as well as serving on the Board of Directors. Brenda was happiest when joined with all of her family and friends for gatherings. Her home on Cape Cod was her favorite place to be and her ability to host get-togethers or special events surpassed all others. Her spirit will live on and she will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Brenda was the beloved wife of the late William J Sweeny. She was the loving mother of William J. Sweeny, Jr. & his wife Erin of Atkinson, NH, Scott Sweeny & his wife Jean of Haverhill, and Talisman “Tali” Escott & her husband Kevin of Tyngsboro. Sister of Louise Carbone of Nashua, NH, formerly of Woburn, Norma Taflas of Haverhill, Joan Brown of Revere, and the late Joseph Brogna. Proud grandmother of Shannon, Jeffrey & Joseph Sweeny and Austin & Daniel Escott. As well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt. 128/95, Woburn side) on Saturday, October 25 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret’s Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Friday from 4-8 p.m. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Winchester. Longtime employee & board member of Elder Services of Merrimack Valley. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Brenda’s name may be made to the Elder Services of Merrimack Valley, 280 Merrimack St., Suite 4, Lawrence, MA 01843.