Gary G. Sweezey

Gary G. Sweezey Jr., age 37, of Southington passed away on October 8, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 22, 1976 in New Britain son of Gary and Donna (Surette) Sweezey of Southington. He was currently employed by Thurston Foods Inc. where he was well respected and admired.

Gary graduated from Southington High School in 1994 where he played football and baseball and he attended Norwalk Community College. Gary was proud to have played minor league baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Great Falls, Montana. A Southington resident for most of his life, Gary enjoyed spending time with his friends, riding his Harley, and traveling to VT. He was also a sportsman who loved fishing, baseball and was a fan of the Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his sisters Kerry Sweezey Albano of Virginia Beach, VA, Karen Sweezey Pliego of Plantsville, three nieces Kali, Jami and Leah Pliego, a nephew Jack Albano, his two grandmothers Lillian Surette of Malden, MA, Bernice Travia of Bristol, his cousin and dear friends John Dudac and his wife Cindy of Southington as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 211 N. Main St. Southington. Other services are private and at the convenience of the family.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 659 Tower Ave., First Floor, Hartford, CT 06112.