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Michael Sheridan Obituary
Born in Pittston, he was the son of the late James P. and Grace Devlin Sheridan. A graduate of St. John's Catholic High School, Pittston, class of 1963, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and two Master of Science degrees from the University of Scranton.
He was an educator with the Scranton School District, starting his career as a teacher, he served as a reading specialist, supervisor of reading and libraries, assistant to the superintendent, director of administrative services, and CEO of the Scranton School District, with 10,000 students and over 500 employees.
He also taught as an adjunct professor at Penn State Worthington Campus, Marywood University and Keystone College. He served as past president of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association, past president of Phi Delta Kappa, past president of the Administrators Association of the Scranton School District, former member of the Scranton Federation of Teachers Local 1147, and served on the executive board. He volunteered for over 28 years at the Blind Association, and after retirement from the Scranton School District, he also volunteered at St. Patrick's Church Food Pantry. He was a very devout Catholic, and a longtime member of St. Patrick's Church.
As those who knew him could attest, he adored his wife, daughters, grandchildren and, of course, his New York Giants.
Also surviving are two daughters, Amy Lloyd and husband, Stephen, Scranton; and Cindy Sheridan Serge, Clarks Summit; grandchildren, Zachary Lloyd, Gavin Serge and Sheridan Grace Serge (who all lovingly referred to him as Pop); a sister, Sheila Durkin and husband, Jerry, Clarks Summit; nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be Wednesday from the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 1403 Jackson St., Scranton. Everyone attending the funeral is invited to go directly to the church. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may pay their respects Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Please visit the funeral home website for information or to send an online condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Sheridan
Kathleen Stanton
November 3, 2016
Mike was my boss over 25 years ago at the Administration building and one of the kindest people I've ever known. Such a loss for all who knew and loved him. Rest in peace.
November 2, 2016
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of Mike. I am in Fl. and unable to personally extend my condolences . He was a close friend of my late sister Mary and brother in law Bill Lydon. They both worked in the school district with him and always spoke highly of him. Jean and Dick Walsh
November 2, 2016
cindy my sincere condolences on the passing of your dad I didn't know him personally but his sister shiela was a high school classmate also spoke fondle of him you and your family are in my prayers pat Dougherty Kingston pa
Bill Clark
November 1, 2016
A real loss for all of us. I have known Mike sense Prep. a true friend and a very affable,kind and giving man.
Mari Emmi
November 1, 2016
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband,
father, grandfather and brother. Mike was a great guy and a pleasure to work with and for.
Charlie and Peggy Gahwiler
November 1, 2016
Sandy, Amy and Family
We were so saddened and shocked to here of Mike's passing. Remembering the good years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May he RIP. You have the wonderful memories of him to cherish forever.
October 31, 2016
My deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss. We wer all just on a plane ride together ten days ago...coming home to Scranton I am so shocked God bless you all. What a terrible loss...Janet Butka
Laura Haarmeyer
October 31, 2016
Please accept my deepest condolences. It was my great honor to teach under Mike's supervision in the Title I Reading program. Rest In Peace.
Phil Clark
October 31, 2016
Our condolences to Sandy, Shelia and the Sheridan Families. What a shock..Nadine and I had a drink with Mike and Sandy last Wednesday night at Arcaro and Genell's. He was his usual wonderfully happy, smiling self. God Bless Him
Krista Heusner
October 31, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Sheridan. Our deepest condolences to the Sheridan, Lloyd and Serge family.
Krista, Ryan, and Rylie Heusner
Louise Kurpis
October 31, 2016
To the Entire Sheridan Family:
Mike was one of my favorite people. He was kind, considerate and professional. He made public education his life and it was obvious to all who knew him. He always had time to speak to you even if he needed to be elsewhere. He knew all of the employees by name and if not he made sure he learned it. Mike was a large part of the "Golden Age" of the Scranton School District when wonderful things happened in the district such as Whittier,Kennedy and Tripp Schools and other constructions in the 1970's. During this "Golden Age" in the district great working relationships lasted for decades because no one retired early. There was a sense of family, of friendship, of calmness and happiness. Much of which I attribute to Mike. I thank Mike for always being a wonderful role model, a fantastic boss and a good friend. Rest in Peace, Mike. You are missed.
My deepest condolences. Good thoughts and prayers to the entire Sheridan Family.
October 31, 2016
Sandy I am very sorry to hear about Michael passing I wish you and your family the best at this sad time You are in my thoughts
Frank(Shag) McDonald
Mary Bidwell McNulty
October 31, 2016
Sheila and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May Michael RIP
Mary-Louise Tracy Coates
October 30, 2016
Sandy, Sheila, and Jerry - my heart goes out to you all and to your familes at this sad time. I am sending love and prayers -
Neil Donnelly
October 30, 2016
To all the Sheridan family and friends my sincere condolences . My prayers are with you . God Bless all of you !
Kathy Boyle
October 30, 2016
Dear Sandy and Family,
So sorry to hear about Mike. We were both shocked. We will keep you in our prayers.
Hank and Kathy Boyle
Sandra Minelli
October 30, 2016
Dear Cindy, my sinerest condolances to you and your family at this sad and difficult time. Please know you are all in my prayers.
October 30, 2016
To the family of Michael Sheridan
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It is never easy to lose a family memeber to death. How grateful we are to have a hope for the future to see them again. In the mean time may the "God of all comfort" give you the comfort to endure till that time. - 2Corinrhians 1:3
Sincerely,
Esme K.
Natalie Stahl
October 30, 2016
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mike's sudden passing. He was such a great guy and I have many happy memories of years gone by.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
October 30, 2016
Shocking and very sad news. Mike and I grew up together in Pittston. We even worked in the summers for the gas and water company taking inventory in NEPA. His wonderful father got us the jobs. A buck twenty five an hour a few dollars of which went for a Stegmaier or two. The world was always right with Mike. A perpetual smile even after the Skunk incident. He mistook a skunk for the pet cat (he said it was dark)and the skunk did what skunks do. Always told the story with a smile. Unfortunately, years and miles separated our families. I last talked to Mike a few months ago at my Uncle's funeral. We promised to get together for dinner on my next visit. Mike, lets do it but can we hold off for a while? We will pop a few Stegs.
One of the best. Our deepest sympathy to Sandi, Sheila and their families.
Jordan and Mary Therese Clark, Rockville, MD
Paul and Mary Lou DelVecchio
October 30, 2016
Sandy and Family,
We were shocked to hear of Mike's passing. What a loss!! He touched so many lives.. We have many happy memories of times spent with you all. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Fontana
October 30, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family.
Marianne Churilla-Sheridan
October 30, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Danielle King
October 30, 2016
Amy, having gone through this just last week I feel your pain. I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Please extend my and my family's condolences to your family. He was a good man and he will be with you always.
Sincerely,
Danielle King, Sandy and Michelle Corby
Grace Walsh Solano
October 30, 2016
Dear Sheila and family, so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 30, 2016
Sheila and family so sorry for your loss.
Grace Walsh Solano
October 30, 2016
Sandra and family our deepest sympathy.
Richard and Barbara Cianfichi
Kenny Feeney
October 30, 2016
I went to high school with Mike he was a nice guy.
Ned McGlynn
October 30, 2016
My condolences to Mike's family, inc. his sister (Sheila), whom I have known along with Mike and their parents since my childhood. When my family visited Pittston from N.J., and visited our relatives, The Sheridans were "family" to us, although not really. "Nicer people you could not find." Always in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Spathelf
October 30, 2016
I can feel your pain, shock and loss and have said so many prayers for you Sandy. Words can not truly express the shock, pain and loss that you are going through. Sandy I have been praying for you that your faith in God gets you through this life changing loss and for Amy and Cindy who have lost their Dad. You lost the love of your life and the sorrow I feel for you is beyond any words I can say. But Mike will live on in your heart and soul and he will be with Amy and Cindy and the grandchildren as well. I've been praying all day for the you and the family, God Bless you all in this time of sorrow. AMEN.
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