Richard Sweeney Jr.

Richard Sweeney Jr., affectionately known as "Rich" was born on May 14, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio. Rich, a loved father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, transitioned this life at the University of Toledo Medical College on October 7th, 2026.

Rich graduated from Jesup W. Scott High School in 1978. After high school, he worked for Doehler‑Jarvis Manufacturing and in the construction field before beginning his own businesses. A natural entrepreneur, Rich combined his entrepreneurial spirit, hard work and passions to create several businesses including Bad Boyz Towing and Rick’s Hauling Service. He had a loving spirit, a warm laugh and loved spending time with family and friends. He had a charismatic personality and kept everyone laughing.

Rich was proceeded in death by his "Pops," William Donald Dobbs Sr., mother Ella Frances Sweeney-Dobbs, brother Reginald Sweeney and life-long love Antionette Green. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving children, Ebony (Neail IV) Sweeney-Goodloe, Richette Sweeney, Richard Sweeney Jr. and Jeanine (Chad) Watt; grandchildren, Elijah Sweeney, Tamara Jackson, Neail Goodloe V, Kaiden Sweeney, and Kayloni Sweeney; sisters, Deborah Sweeney, Darlene (Tom) Sweeney-Newbern and Mary Sweeney; brothers David Sweeney Sr., Donnie Dobbs, and Jontrell Foster; special sister Ulonda (Stacy) Sutton; uncle, Mitchell (Connie) Sweeney; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Friends and family will be received at the Northwestern Missionary Baptist Church, 1171 Oakwood Ave., Toledo on Friday, October 16, 2026 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. A services celebrating Rich’s will follow visitation at 12:00PM.