Madison – James F. (Jimbo) Sweeney, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022 at his residence in Madison, Wisconsin.

Jimbo was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and attended Worcester Public Schools. He was the son of the late Thomas J. and Anne E. Sweeney of Worcester, MA. He leaves his siblings Thomas J. Jr. of Worcester, MA, Paul V. of Princeton, Judith Lynch of Uxbridge, MA, John M. of Worcester, MA, Jane M. of Newcastle NH, and Mary Grundy of Houston, TX, and biological grandson Joshua Deneault of MA. Jimbo was predeceased by his biological daughter Melissa Hunt-Deneault of MA, brothers William F., David P., and Michael P. Sweeney. Jimbo also leaves his best friend and companion for more than 40 years, Joyce Bushar of Madison. Jimbo remained an avid fan of Boston professional sports team throughout his life and also followed professional baseball and basketball teams in Milwaukee as well as the teams at the University of Wisconsin. Jimbo was also a great Bob Dylan aficionado and claimed to know all the words to his songs. Jimbo also said he got his nickname when as a child when they put a bow in his hair and started to call him “Jimbo”.

The sweeney family is deeply appreciative for the guidance and assistance provided by Ryan Funeral Home, Madison.

In keeping with Jimbo’s wishes the burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. A future Celebration of Life for Jimbo is being planned for his friends in the Madison area.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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James Sweeney

October 22, 1951 - December 07, 2022

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