Joe McSweeney was born in Sacramento, CA, the fifth son of William and Joan of Los Altos, CA. He was an alumnus of St. Francis High School, and University of San Francisco. He was heavily committed to numerous community events and organizations including Danville Little League, CYO Youth Sports, De La Salle High School, and the St. Isidore Men's Club, which he founded. He also enjoyed his alumni involvement with the USF Dons baseball program, where he played baseball for the Dons.Â
Professionally, Joe was a valued Business Development Manager with American Asphalt Company in Hayward, CA and was active in several trade and professional associations.