Steven Francis McSweeney

Steve was predeceased by his parents, Alfred J. and Eileen Bidgood McSweeney, brother, Terry, sister, Mary Wisenburg (Jim) and son, David. Dear sisters, Margaret Floyd (Randy) of Chesapeake and Catherine Knowles (Pete) of Elizabeth City.

Steve leaves two sons, Andy (Terri) and Joe (Stephanie) of Virginia Beach. Steve dearly loved his five grandchildren: Clayton, Allison, Becca, Lindsay, and Megan.

Steven graduated from Great Bridge High School. Later he served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1965, achieving the rank of Heavy Equipment Mechanic Specialist. During his enlistment he served in South Korea and Germany.

After leaving the Army he was employed at the Navel Rework Facility as a jet engine mechanic and he received many awards for his beneficial suggestions. He worked 12 hour shifts, 7 days per week during the Vietnam conflict.

Steve married Jeanne Hunt in 1968 and together they raised three sons, Steven Andrew, Joseph Clayton, and David Matthew.

In October 1990 Steve, with the help of Preston Fussell, started a pipe rehabilitation company TriState Utilities. Starting with only four employees, TriState Utilities grew to become the largest company of its kind in the state.

Steve loved hunting with his buddies at Sunbeam Hunt Club and P.D. Camp Hunt Club.

The family would like to thank the staff of Westminster Canterbury and The Hoy Center, for their care and support over the past three years.

Steve had a good life and looks forward to seeing you up there.

A Mass will be held at Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Rd #1, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 on November 11, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm.

A Reception will follow the Mass at Church of the Ascension from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

Burial and Committal services with Military Honors will be held privately.