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Joseph Sweet
1926 2014

Joseph Sweet

October 10, 1926 — June 12, 2014

Joseph M. Sweet
June 12, 2014

Joseph M. "Joe" Sweet, 87, of North Syracuse, passed away on Thursday at the VA Medical Center. He was born on October 10, 1926 son of the late Joseph and Victoria Sweet. He served in the US Navy during WW II and worked for James E. Strates Show Carnival. Joe at one time owned his own restaurant called Big Joe's in Cherokee, NC. Joe enjoyed reading the Bible. He enjoyed cooking, SU Sports, NY Yankees and dancing with his wife, Mitzi. Joe especially loved spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife Dorothy "Mitzi" Pirro of 12 years, son Jonathan Sweet (David Flewelling), his step-children: Nancy Pirro, Marianne (Mark) Weatherup, Dominick Pirro, 3 grandchildren: Caleigh, Mark Paul, Jr., Shaelyn Weatherup,along with many, many nieces and nephews, especially Maureen & Phyllis.

Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4-7pm at New Comer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St., N. Syracuse, with services to follow. Burial will take place at Onondaga Veteran's Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Contributions may be made to the VA Hospital, where excellent care was given or to Holy Cross Polish National Church, Lakeland, 13209.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, June 16, 2014

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

New Comer Cremations & Funerals

705 North Main Street, Syracuse, NY 13212

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Service

Monday, June 16, 2014

Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

New Comer Cremations & Funerals

705 North Main Street, Syracuse, NY 13212

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Interment

Onondaga County Veterans' Cemetery

4069 Howlett Hill Road, Syracuse, NY 13215

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