Carole Ann Sweeney

December 6, 1937 - January 2, 2016

Carole Ann Bloom Sweeney, 78, of Petoff Garden Apartments, Building II, Gloversville, passed away on Saturday January 2, 2016 at the Mountain Valley Hospice House. She was born in Yonkers, NY on December 6, 1937 the youngest daughter of Edwin and Marion Baude Bloom and was educated at Charles E. Gorton High School Yonkers, NY. Over the years, Carole lived in Germany, Florida, Arizona, California, Maine, and returned to New York over forty years ago. Carole was one of the original residents of Building II at Petoff Garden Apartments, which opened in 2000. She enjoyed being a member of the Petoff community and was well known for her love of holiday decorating. She was a stay at home mom when her children were young and enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewing. In fact, she made her children’s clothes for school and special holidays. While living in Maine, she was employed at Sprague Electric. Carole worked at Coleco Industries in Amsterdam and Mayfield, NY. In June 1991, she received her Associates Degree in Applied Science with a Distinguished Graduate Award in Food Service Administration from FMCC. Carole accomplished this while working and raising her three youngest children. After leaving the workforce due to a disability, she continued to cook and bake. She also crocheted numerous blankets and mittens for charities, including Project Hugs. Carole is survived by a sister, Marion B. Brower, of Mayfield; a brother, Edwin J. Bloom, Jr. of Ayr, MA; a step-brother, Tony (Francesca) Zilli of Long Island, NY ; seven children, Jacqueline (Larry) Rowland of Tucson, AZ, Joseph Sweeney of Latham, Sandra Brower of Mayfield, Steven Sweeney of Springvale, ME, Cynthia Sweeney of Broadalbin, Jeffery (Debbie) Sweeney of Gloversville, and Jason (Sheila) Sweeney of Waterford; nineteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 2 – 4 pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street) Johnstown. A service will follow at 4 pm with Rev. Linda Martin officiating. Cremation will be performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, in care of the funeral home.