Remembering Dave

David M. Sweeney, 62, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at Unity Point Trinity, Rock Island with his loving family by his side.

Dave "Coop" was born July 2, 1957 in Davenport, the son of Don and Sharon (Forest) Sweeney. He married Jill M.Whitfield on June 12, 1992 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island where they are members.

Dave was owner and operator of Dave Sweeney Painting, Rock Island since 1986. He was passionate and loyal to supporting small businesses in the Quad City community.

Dave was a devoted family man and cherished each and every moment that he could spend with his family and friends. He lived his life with dignity and integrity. He was an upbeat guy who always had a smile on his face.

Survivors include the love of his life, Jill; children, Melissa (Terry and son Payton), Aaron (Hayley), Alexandra, and Matthew; the apples of his eye, his grandchildren, Cooper and Berkley; mother, Sharon Sweeney; sisters, Joni (Randy) Archibald, and Jani Passini; brothers, Dan (Kim) Sweeney, Tom Sweeney and Pete Sweeney and many wonderful nieces and nephews. He leaves behind an enormous circle of family and friends that he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Sweeney.