WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the below statement on the passing of Bob Sweeney, Sr.:

“As the Sweeney family mourns the loss of their beloved father and grandfather, South Jersey workers mourn the passing of the last of the old guard of the building trades.

“Bob was a fair, but tough advocate for the ironworkers for over half a century, and he turned his small local into a true powerhouse. Bob was the longest-serving business manager in the history of the ironworkers, in elected office for 41 years. I’ve known Bob since I was a kid and he was always there with a smile and a joke; he will be missed by all of us.

“He was preceded in death by his late wife, Rae, and son, Lou. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his sons, Steve, Richard and Robert, along with their wives and children, during their time of grief.”

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Contact: Ally Kehoe, Communications Director
ally.kehoe@mail.house.gov