John was born May 18, 1944 in Seattle, Washington, and died February 19, 2009 in Franklin, Massachusetts. John was a long-time resident of Franklin, Massachusetts. He grew up in the Blue Ridge area in Seattle. He was the son of Hubert L. Sweeney and Ann H. Sweeney, who are now both deceased. John was an Eagle Scout and Student Body President at Ballard High School. He graduated from Harvard University. He was the former Executive Director of the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, Massachusetts. John was a passionate collector of many things during his lifetime, most recently of vintage cars. He was a good and loyal friend to many people. He died unexpectedly, at his home. The cause of death is still being determined. He is survived by his brother, David B. Sweeney, of Bellevue Washington, whose wife is Janice Sweeney, and by nephew Stuart Wilson and nieces Jennifer Gregory, Ann Eby and Katharine Sweeney. A funeral service will be held in Seattle at the Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7. Evergreen-Washelli is located at 11111 Aurora Avenue North in Seattle. A memorial is being planned later in the Boston area.
