Patrick J. Sweeney II

Age 61, of Wilmington formerly Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.

Born October 28, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the son to Patrick J. and Patricia Ann (Gallagher) Sweeney. Patrick was raised and educated in Chicago, and briefly, in 1986, spent some time on Inis Treabhair, Ireland. In 1997 he married Susan Witchek in Chicago and together they cherished 26 years. Patrick had a true love for all things sports, but was most proud of being a die hard Chicago Cubs Fan. He loved driving, having worked for both Knight and Holland Trucking for many years as a member of Local Teamsters #179. Beyond enjoying sports, you could always find Patrick drinking his favorite beverage Pepsi, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he loved being the greatest Papa too.

Survivors include his wife Susan of Wilmington; one son Patrick J. Sweeney III; two daughters: Jessica (Brandon) Keymon of Braidwood and Nikki (Bill) Melka; eight grandchildren: Hunter (Julia), Haylee and Halayna Keymon, Nuala, Aiden, Liam, Keira, and Seamus Melka; One great-granddaughter Nora Raelynn Keymon; two sisters: Kathleen (Carlton “Cully”) Vojtech of Salem and Pamela Patterson of Chicago; several cousins and brothers and sisters in law; as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews and friends.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and father and mother-in-Law Thomas (Barbara) Witchek.

The family will receive friends at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 E. Kahler Road, in Wilmington on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 11:00 am until time of funeral service at 1:00 PM. Cremation rites will be accorded following services.

Preferred memorials in Patrick’s memory may be made as gifts to the family for their distribution.

Friends and family are encouraged to log onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, submit photos and share Patrick’s memorial page via social media.

Funeral and cremation services have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-471-2181).