Michael Jerome Sweet , beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Mike was born on May 6, 1944, in Sioux City, Iowa, the oldest son of the late Jerome and Patricia (Widman) Sweet. Mike is survived by his loving wife of fifty-six years, Heather (Bryant) Sweet; his children, Patrick M. (Lisa) Sweet of Ashland, Virginia, Shannon M. (Michael) Ryan of Aldie, Virginia, and Katie L. (Matthew) D'Acunto of Darien, Connecticut;  grandchildren, Mackenzie R. and Riley E. Sweet, Tyler P. and Molly K. Ryan and Addison P, Cooper A. and Collins G. D'Acunto, as well as his two brothers, Joel E. (Mary) Sweet of Acworth, Georgia, David G. (Barbara) Sweet of Big Flats, New York and his late sister Bridget A. (Weedon) Wetmore of Horseheads, New York; and all his nieces and nephews.

Mike was a devout Roman Catholic who celebrated Mass for years at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia where he spent much of his adult life. He grew up in Elmira, New York and graduated from Elmira Notre Dame High School in 1962. He pursued his undergraduate studies at The State University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo and then graduated with a Master of Arts degree from Central Michigan University. A true servant leader, he spent years in public service as a teacher, police officer (Arlington County, Virginia) and most recently with Northwestern Mutual as a financial advisor and estate planner. He enjoyed golfing with his friends and spending time with his family. Mike will be deeply missed by everyone who crossed paths with him.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1009 Stafford Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 1:30 PM. A reception will follow the mass. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Mike's honor to the Alzheimer's Association via the link www.alz.org .