He was born in Sellersville, Pa., on Jan 20, 1953, to the late Dr. Arthur A. and Jeanette (Buczko) Sweetser.
He was employed by Hudson River Housing as a receptionist at the Hillcrest House in Poughkeepsie.
Hockey was his passion, and his favorite teams were the Rangers and the Flyers.
Survivors include his fiancé, Kelly Cash; sons Sean and Kris Sweetser, both of Newburgh; and his sister; Linda Sweetser-Morris of Sellersville.
A memorial service for Sweetser, who was cremated, was held on Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Joseph J. Darrow Sr. Funeral Home, Inc. 39 South Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie.
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