David "Sweeter" Sweet

On Sunday, October 16 ^th, 2022, Dave Sweet, beloved son and brother, passed away at age 70, on Hilton Head Island, SC

Dave began his journey in Johnson City, NY and grew up in Chenango Bridge. Dave played basketball, football and ran cross country for Chenango Valley Warriors but more importantly focused on having a full-of-friends life and a keen eye for beauty.

Sweeter went on to play hoops at Onondaga Community College, then on to Brockport State, followed by a teaching/coaching position at Sidney Central School system for a number of years. In 1987, another direction….Hilton Head Island…..for 35 years of various employment opportunities but touching everyone in a special way. Dave retained a special passion for Syracuse basketball and The Boeheims!

Dave’s greatest passion was family and friends. He had a gift of engaging people and those that met him were touched by his outgoing and welcoming acceptance. It was important to him to stay in touch with all of his friends and family…a remarkable trait, and we will all miss Sweeter….

David was preceded in death by his father, Barrie. He is survived by his mother, Jane, brother Bud (Karen), nephew Barrett, Uncle Dude (Catherine) and numerous cousins. Dave is also survived by his longtime companion, dearest Kim.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date. The family thanks all who have reached out and wishes them to know how special they were to David.