Joseph C. Sweet Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph C. Sweet Jr. (Newport, New York), born in Herkimer, New York, who passed away at the age of 91, on May 5, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph C. Sweet Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph and Pheolmena Saporito (Petrollino); his wife Catherine D. Maxwell; his siblings, Bill, Tony Saporito, Charles, Angelo, Michael, Nicholas Sweet, Rosie Martin, Josephine Tartaglia, Frances Bianco and Pearl Rulewicz; and his parents-in-law, Dennis and Doris Maxwell.

He is survived by: his children, Denice Leone (Michael) of Herkimer, Donna Yager (Tad) of Newport, James Sweet of Herkimer, William Sweet (Laurie) of Newport, Joseph Sweet III of Herkimer and Robert Sweet (Carrie) of Fairfield; his sister Carmella Walawender of Herkimer; his grandchildren, Jonathan, Michael, Eric, Jason, Cory, Angelina, Jaime, Brandy, Spencer and Brandon; his close friend Janine Lynch; and his aunt Ann. He is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Restoration Fund, P.O. Box 475, Newport, NY 13416, or Hospice & Palliative Care Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413-9954.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Autenrith Funeral Home

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May 18, 2023

tim sweet wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear about my Uncle Joe passing. He called the house of his brother, Nick the night Nick passed, to say goodbye even though they were across the country. Both brothers came from a huge family that loved to talk loud, eat a lot of good Italian food, and share many laughs. Uncle Joe came from a generation that loved to enjoy life. I will always remember his zest for life and the huge grin on his face most of the time. The Tim Sweet Family in Texas”