Francis Edward Sweeney Sr. | |
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| Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1, 1993 – December 31, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Holmes |
| Succeeded by | Judith Ann Lanzinger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1934 Cuyahoga County, Ohio |
| Died | April 10, 2011 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lee Marie Yesback |
| Children | four |
| Alma mater | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1957–1958 |
Francis Edward Sweeney Sr. (January 24, 1934 – April 10, 2011)[1] was an American politician and jurist of the Ohio Democratic party. He served as a justice of the Ohio Supreme Court[2] from 1993 to 2004. While on the court, he formed a majority coalition with fellow Democrat Alice Robie Resnick and Republicans Paul Pfeifer and Andrew Douglas.
He earned his Juris Doctor from the Cleveland State University College of Law in 1963.
Sweeney, played defensive tackle for Xavier as well as in the Canadian Football League. His grandson Jake Ryan was a linebacker in the NFL, while two of his other grandsons (Connor (wide receiver) and Zack (linebacker) Ryan) played college football at Ball State.[3]
- ^ Johnson, Alan (April 11, 2011). "Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Francis E. Sweeney Sr. dies". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on April 13, 2011. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ Glaberson, William (August 17, 1999). "Ohio Supreme Court Voids Legal Limits on Damage Suits". The New York Times. Retrieved March 21, 2011.
- ^ "Jake Ryan 90". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 5, 2012.