August 22, 2025

Chad
I just heard about your dad’s passing.  I obviously have a lot of great memories from when we were kids growing up.  Your dad was so generous and made my experience playing little league travel baseball unforgettable.  Whether it was giving out signed autograph baseballs to the all stars and players of the game (I still have all of them by the way!) or arranging for hitting lessons at his house, he made everything special for us.  I’ll also never forget the tickets he gave me to the fan fest in Philly, and flying to Pittsburgh to see the Pirates.  Now that my son is playing baseball I often think of the amazing experiences we had and it would not have happened without him.  My condolences to you and the family.   Brin Freund
 

August 14, 2025

I was honored to know Jeff over several years as his Pastor. He was truly a man redeemed by grace in his love and generous heart for people. He helped more people than anyone will ever know. There are those angels in life who seem to make everyone feel special just being around them. Jeff was this kind of man; humble, unassuming and grateful. He made the world a better place, wherever he walked. May God bless his family and all who have been touched by this wonderful man. Rev. Dr. Sharon Barley

August 14, 2025

Jeff was kind and generous – exhibiting the qualities of the God he loved. He was a tremendous support to my wife and I and we will never forget the blessing he was to our lives. My condolences to his family. Gary Bonalumi

August 11, 2025

Very sorry to hear of Mr S.’s passing.  He was always very generous to me and my family.  I have a lot of good memories from the times I spent with him.  
Kevin Whitworth

July 27, 2025

I met J.G.in Tim’s Gym. We became good friends. I carpeted his home and his offices. I had to leave the gym because of financial issues. I asked him for a job and there was no hesitation, when do you want to start? We’d always laugh together. I quit twice asked to come back and again no hesitation. The final time he called me to come back. It was easy for me to get him to laugh. I always called him J.G. I’m very sorry for your loss, may comfort and safety remain with all of you. BLErb 

July 24, 2025

Mr. Sweigart was a part of my life that I talked about almost every year. Not only was he an amazing person, but he was a really good coach and motivated us to play baseball in ways. Unconventional these days. Sometimes it was to swim in the pool for a win or a whole box of baseball cards. He opened up his house to us and always encouraged us to use his batting cage. 
He taught us a lot about baseball but he always threw his life experiences in. 
 
While he will be missed, he will not be forgotten.  Christopher Pisano

July 24, 2025

God bless you Jeff, chad.and family
 Always a gentleman
Always supportive of township baseball and the berlucchi family
Rest in peace my friend. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Prosit.
Scott and aileen berlucchi. Andrew Alex Alan 

July 23, 2025

Sorry to hear about Jeff’s passing, prayers to everyone We meet Carolann & Jeff about 25 years ago at the Bears game. He was a generous man with the teddy bear toss. Great guy will be missed. RIP, Dave & Barb Kreider

July 23, 2025

Chad, Mandy and Families,
Sorry to read of Jeff’s passing.We kind of broke in to the road construction business together,back around 1974 or 1975.We always got along well,as he was easy to work with, and man,did he turn into one great businessman. Offering my sincere condolences to you all.
Joe Stanisic,  PennDOT retired

July 23, 2025

My dear friend Jeff….. You were 1 of a kind. Such a good person/friend. I cherish all the fun chat, Phillies, Flyers, Bears, games and concert we all enjoyed together. Heaven is truly a much brighter place with your arrival. I will miss you my friend. Til we meet again, brother…. you will always remain in my heart as you will in so many other’s hearts as well. May God bless all of your family and friends and ease their sad hearts as well. Til we meet again…. Robert Alan Fry

July 23, 2025

Chad and Mandy
Your father left an incredible place in my heart and with my family.  Having the joy of meeting and becoming friends with your dad was a privelage.  What began as an incredible connetion with the Hershey Bears and Teddy Bear Toss, quickly grew well beyond the walls of the GIANT Center.  Jeff took the time to meet our son, share his love of the Phillie’s, and connect with laughs and incredible memories.  I always felt fortunate in learning from Jeff, hearing his sports travel stories, and wathcing his face light up in the tunnel on Teddy Bear Toss nights.  He always had a strong quiet confidence that drew me in.  I pray for you both, your family, and your children who clearly were a love of his life.  So sorry for your loss and prayers to you both and your family. Patrick Grant

July 23, 2025

My name is Craig Crockett. Jeff’s mother and my mother were sisters. We all lived under the same roof in the mid sixties in Salunga for a short time. He truly was the closest person to being a big brother that I ever had. He was five years older than me so we didn’t hang around much as kids but he did introduce me to Perry Chambers. Perry’s older brother Henry was one of Jeff’s best friends.  Jeff taught me what he could about football and showed me how to take a hit. Jeff enjoyed music and shared that Jethro Tull’s Thick as a Brick was one of his favorites growing up. He never drank soda as his mom discouraged it. Jeff was absolutely the most generous man I have ever known.  For his friends he took care of all of us never allowing anyone to pick up a tab. Sports games baseball football and hockey all out of his pockets. The biggest generosity that I am aware of is he donated 400,000.00 USD to the Hershey Bears Teddy Bear toss over a ten year period. For every teddy bear counted he donated a specific amount. I am sure he made many more donations to strangers that we are all not aware of. He will be loved and missed by so many people. We can all learn by the fine examples in life that he set. He set the bar high for any and all to follow. Although we will all miss him, he has lived his life to the fullest. PAX et LVX  my friend. I will see you on the other side.  Craig Crockett

July 22, 2025

Chad and Mandy, I’m the next door neighbor to your Dad in Ocean City and got to know him a little over the years.  He was always very friendly and seemed really gerneous to the folks he knew back home.  I am so sorry for your loss and hope you find comfort in seeing how many people really loved your Dad  Steve Jarczynski

July 22, 2025

Chad and Mandy –
Deepest condolences from the Sassaman family and the Manheim Township baseball family … your father’s philanthropy in Lancaster County, gifting baseball field improvements at Manheim Township High School, the School District of Lancaster, and Stumpf Field is unmatched.  His volunteer service on the MTBSA and MT Dugout Club boards was for the betterment of baseball and softball players in our community and were always appreciated.  Your father’s lasting thumbprint is all over Lancaster County and will forever be cherished and remembered.  Jeff Sweigart made a difference!
With sympathy – Bill Sassaman

July 21, 2025

Truly one of a kind.Got to know Jeff at Tim’s gym in the early 2000’s. Shared his beach house and condo with my parents when my Mom was going through Chemo treatments. It meant the world to her and helped her get through the treatments. He was the most generous person that I have ever met. Rest in peace Jeff. 
Denny White & Family

July 21, 2025

Mandy & Chad,
John and I are so very sorry to hear about your dad, he was an absolute great guy. He was no nonsense no BS. You always knew where you stood with him and if you weren’t sure I’d let you know it. He was a wonderful boss over the years. John enjoyed working for him very much, and the camaraderie that went along with the job he always had time to say hello. Whenever we would see him in the trucks after we had moved on, he was a wonderful person and all the good he did for all the charities. May he rest in peace, and maybe some of those fond memories will comfort you in your worst time of grief, many blessings to you and your families.
John & Honey Ann 

July 21, 2025

Chad and Mandy,  I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad. I have known Jeff since he was in high school and worked part time at Mc Minns. He and I talked for many hours about sports since Jeff and I were former jocks. He was the most generous and down to earth person that I have known. He loved his family deeply and was very proud of both of you. He loved the Phillies and enjoyed going down to some games with Jeff. Both of us liked to leave the game after the seventh inning to beat the traffic and get back to Lancaster. 
Jeff was one of the Best!
Rest in Peace Jeff. 
Jack Whalen p

July 20, 2025

We were sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. He was a great person.
May his memory be eternal.
Joe & Melanie Gargano

July 20, 2025

It was quite a surprise to read Jeff had passed away! With my many years working for Lancaster Township, working with Jeff was pure pleasure, a down to earth working man’s boss! We had several contracts with McMinns for road construction and it was always mostly handled by Jeff himself! I will keep Jeff and his family in my prayers! 
Rob Eckenrode

July 20, 2025

Jeff was a great boss. He took care of his people, he was a man of honesty and he admired people who worked hard and gave 110%. He will be missed greatly. Fred.   my condolences to the family. 
Fred Hess

July 20, 2025

Although I had not seen Jeff for many years, I will always be grateful for the extreme kindness and generosity of his soul that he showed towards my two children, Kim and Chris.  Rest In Peace, Jeff. My condolences to his family. 
Pat Bunting

July 19, 2025

Mandy & Chad,
Word has filtered out to Oregon about your dad.  Sorry to hear.  Hope you two are doing well.  I trust your mom is as ornery as ever!  
Kevin Urbansky

July 19, 2025

Hi Chad and Mandy,sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Jeff was a trendsetter in the road construction business and set the bar high while running Mcminn’s. He took a good company and made it a great company and will forever be remembered and respected by everyone in the road  construction business in Lancaster county and beyond.I  personally will always remember Jeff for his  fiery determination to be the best he could be no matter what he was involved in. Failure was never an option in his life and he certainly lived his life to the fullest. I think he was an inspiration to many people and I will always be grateful to him  for all he did for me. God bless you Jeff!
Paul J Rineer

July 19, 2025

Mandy and Chad, I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was the sweetest man I have ever known! He will forever hold a special place in my heart. I will be yelling to heaven every time I watch a game because I know he will be watching.  Lisa

July 18, 2025

Dear Mandy and Chad, Mr. Boyer and I are very sorry for your loss. We remember your dad for his dedication/participation in some of MT’s youth sports programs and his generosity to the teams.  Julie Merrill

July 17, 2025

Dear Chad and Mandy, so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have so many fond memories of him throughout my childhood. Playing goalie during our street hockey games in the Draper cul-de-sac, taking us to Hershey Bears games, and as a baseball coach. Such a good, generous guy. – Mike Merrill

July 17, 2025

Dear Chad and Mandy, so sorry for your loss. I knew your Dad and grand mother Gerry for many years. I hope your memories bring comfort now and for many years. We lost a very good guy. Sallie McMinn

July 17, 2025

I met Jeff at the baseball card shop over by Jay’s grocery store.  This was mid 1990’s.  My son and daughter and I were at the shop and Jeff bought my son $10 worth of cards!  Just out of the goodness of his heart.  My son was so surprised.  Needless to say, we had a conversation on the way home about making choices.  You can choose to be mean and nasty or good and kindhearted.  To this very day, my son remembers Jeff and that day with fond memories.  Sounds like he had an amazing life.  So sorry you had to lose him at such a young age.  Debbie Ditzler with David and Maddie Ditzler

July 17, 2025

God certainly took a generous man when he chose Jeff. Susan Levering

July 17, 2025

During the couple of years that I and my brothers and Jeff all lived together with our moms and mutual grandparents in Salunga, I thought of him as a big brother. He loved the Beach Boys and had me type up his personal Top 40 hits lists. Before that, he lived in Las Vegas for a couple of years and was a paperboy. One of his customers was Wayne Newton. In recent years, he shared his beach house with me and my family, and we are still using furniture that he gave us. He was very generous in yearly donations to the Hershey Bears’ Teddy Bear Toss and I’m sure many other great causes. He was very good at making people feel special and tried to make the world a better place. Many blessings to his family. Cynthia Molkenthin

July 17, 2025

A kinder, more generous man, I never knew. 

July 16, 2025

I worked at beard miller and company and I had the pleasure of meeting jeff.  He shared his Philadelphia phillies tickets with me and my husband.  He cared about people and he cared deeply about the people that worked for him.   My prayers to the family. Jacqueline wesley

July 16, 2025

Jeff had to have been the last one made of his character. Gllad to have known him!! Dale G