Dorothy E Sweeney

Dorothy E. (Langley) Sweeney, 103, formerly of the Town of Florida, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026 at St. Joseph’s Residence in Enfield, CT.

Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 20, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna Mae (McCaffrey) Langley.

Dorothy graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and the Radio and Television Technical School in New York City.

Dorothy worked as a sound effects artist at radio stations WOR in New York City and WGY in Schenectady prior to becoming a homemaker and raising her family.

Dorothy was a lifelong communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Amsterdam before moving to Enfield. 

 She was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Ladies Auxiliary Division No. 1, Amsterdam, NY.

Dorothy is predeceased by her husband, John Sweeney, whom she married on June 29, 1946. Together they shared more than 52 years until his passing on December 15, 1998.

Dorothy is survived by her son John ( Kristina ) Sweeney of Amsterdam, daughters: Patricia Sweeney of Troy, NY; Janet Rosetti ( Husband, Darold Myers) of Schenectady, NY; Joan (Sanford) Schram of Eastport, LI. NY; Brianne (Charles) Wolf of Portsmouth, NH; and Marie Merritt of Solana Beach, CA. 23 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Amsterdam.

Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Amsterdam.

Relatives and friends may visit with Dorothy’s family on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Riley Mortuary, 110 Division St., Amsterdam.

Memorial gifts in Dorothy’s name may be made to Little Sisters of The Poor, 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082.