Mary Agnes Sweeney

TROY - Mary Agnes Sweeney, 70, of Troy passed away suddenly on Saturday November 16, 2019 at her residence. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Eleanor Manory Sweeney.

Agnes was a dedicated maternity nurse at Samaritan Hospital for over forty years. She will always be recognized for her kindness and caring demeanor. Agnes was truly loved by all her hospital colleagues. She played a significant caring role to the children of her cherished family and friends. Agnes loved to bake, cook and travel abroad.  She will be dearly missed.

Agnes is the dear sister of Thomas (Mary Ann) Sweeney and Mark (Susan) Sweeney. She is the beloved aunt of Brendan, Moira and Kieran Sweeney. Agnes is the cousin of Maureen McBride (Ed) Enos and their children Katie, Carolyn and Joseph; Brian McBride and Lezlie Petty; Joseph (Suzanne) Manory and their children William and Drew; and Anthony (Laurie) Manory and their children Jack, Luke, Cooper and Griffin. Agnes is the lifelong family friend of Patti McCarthy Pollock. She is the cherished Godmother of Leslie Pollock Carroll.  She is also survived by many dear friends.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 9:30 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Troy. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Agnes’ family on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Parker Bros. Memorial Funeral Home, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Hospital Foundation, 2215 Burdett Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. To leave a message of condolence for the family or to order flowers, visit www. CannonFuneral.com