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Linda Sheehan Obituary
She had a zest for living. She worked hard, worked out hard, but when she had fun, she had fun. That was Linda Sheehan.
Ms. Sheehan, 40, a vice president at Sandler O'Neill & Partners, lived in Manhattan with her two cats, Sparky and Tamara. Her hobby of choice was shopping. But it was not just shopping for shopping's sake, or shopping for sport, but also shopping as social event. She would do it every Saturday, all day, with two of her closest friends, Vivian Urrutia and Gregory Orenstein.
Her favorite store was probably Bergdorf's. She favored Jeffrey for shoes, and she was a regular at the flea market on 26th Street, where she hunted for antiques for her apartment. She had a particular weakness for boots, and her rule with shoes was, the higher the heel, the better.
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Noelle
November 7, 2024
I don't know Linda, I was only 5 when 9-11 happened, but I read stories and obituaries about her and she seemed like a fantastic person. I have never done this but she reminds me so much of myself (by shocking similarities) and I feel so horribly her life was cut short that I felt the urge to write a memorial condolence. 24 years later, you are not forgotten and never will be. I am so sorry to hr friends, and family. I know she is in a better place with her two loving cats now by her side.
Emily Boehne
September 13, 2024
Hi, I'm Emily and I might not have known Linda but her memory will forever be in our hearts. I am helping Freya research her for our 6th grade ELA project! Rest in peace❤
Freya Stegall
September 12, 2024
I'm researching her for a 6th grade ELA project in memory of 9/11. Rest in peace Linda
Marlena Pegues
September 13, 2023
22 years and it still seems like yesterday! Thanks for being my friend, Linda, you were so very special! So many memories from high school and beyond! Driving around in your Mom’s Gran Torino was always a blast. I’ll never forget those times or you, Linda! Rest easy in paradise!❤✝
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September 11, 2022
Remembered. May those who knew and loved you find peace in memories of the happiness your life provided.
2021
linda sheehan
September 11, 2021
blessings out
rebecca pollard
September 11, 2020
20/20
June 1, 2020
She was a bonnet lass
rebecca polard
September 12, 2019
hand up
rebecca bailey
September 11, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
rebecca pollard
September 11, 2018
another year..it's still in the news..as it should be..hand up
Linda Sheehan 2 weeks before her death in Tribeca with Val, Shawn & Kara Alladio
Shawn Alladio
September 11, 2018
Linda Sheehan 2 weeks before her death in Tribeca with Val, Shawn & kara alladio
Shawn Alladio
September 11, 2018
Linda Sheehan 2 weeks before her death in Tribeca with Val, Shawn & kara Alladio
Shawn Alladio
September 11, 2018
September 11, 2017
Forever loved ~ Thank you for your light and joy.
Austin Faux
September 13, 2016
God bless you Linda and her family. I wasn't privileged to know Linda, but from reading all the comments below I can tell she was loved. Thoughts and prayers to all of you, and I believe you will be united again.
September 12, 2015
all love forever.never a day without your memory<3
Carolyn Cuff
September 11, 2015
So we should not forget- 14 years later.
So her family and friends know that they are not alone.
Patricia A. (sheehan) Hartman
September 11, 2015
We will always remember. God Bless
Jeanette Sheehan
September 13, 2014
I Usually stay pretty quiet when I read things about that day. But it is nice to see people still remember. Linda is my Aunt and I am grateful for the beautiful times and memories I had with her. She is still spoken of often and her photos still remain visible in our homes. Thank you all for the nice words.
Felicia Harris
September 11, 2014
Thank you for making a difference in my life and for caring about my future
rebecca pollard
September 11, 2014
another year..hard to believe we're even all stll here.our government has made it a bigger sadder mess of murder and hate and starving children.God bless for all.
love luck blessings and peace my friend<3
all love
September 11, 2013
one more year..God bless this mess.rest in peace<3
rebecca pollard
September 12, 2012
all love
Phyllis Deal
September 12, 2012
Linda
You are as real as you were on Sept. 10, 2001. The tragedy occurred and the years have passed but your bright light hasn't dimmed in my heart. I know you are with the angels-because you were one on earth.
Marlena Murphy McCue
September 11, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Linda! I will never forget your friendship! Rest in Peace!
Hannah Sheehan
May 15, 2012
hi I do not know Linda but I'm doing a project on her to show I care...my last name is also Sheehan but I'm prolly not relaed
bill burke
September 11, 2011
RIP Linda..I think of you often, your friend always, Bill
Donal O'Siodhachain (Sheehan)
September 11, 2011
Sleep in peace Linda. May God of mercy and forgiveness take you and all the other victims in his keeping.
May his comfort and compassion be with each and every family member who lost a loved one in this time of special remembrance and tears.
Your friends in Ireland have all of you in their thoughts and prayers.
Siochain De ar h-anam Linda is na daoine eile caillte !
Daisy Woskow
September 11, 2011
We loved this girl. Thinking of her on this day and always. My thoughts are also with Linda's family.
rebecca pollard
September 11, 2011
most appropriate re-run of no more binladen!!!*saturday night live* tonite.really just another day of remebrance of terrorist hate and prayers that someday it will stop.showing love always to you Linda:)
Phyllis Deal
September 8, 2011
The years have past and your name on the bracelet I wear is still as bright and shining as you were. You are indeed missed by all who knew you or became linked to you after that terrible day. It still is a deep ache
rebecca pollard
May 2, 2011
binladen no longer..sleep w/angels linda and rest your soul:)w/love:)
April 8, 2011
Dear Linda, although we lost touch after High School you are always in my heart and mind. The many birthday parties we had together with the neighborhood gang. I can't believe almost 10 years later and the feeling of loss for you is as strong as that day I found out you were missing. You had such a great laugh and sense of humor I was honored to have you as my dear childhood friend rest in peace sweetie, Colleen Marigliano (O'Connor)
Marlena Murphy-McCue
February 14, 2010
Dear Linda,
I did not know of this site until I just accidently came across it. I want you to know I think of you often since that awful unthinkable day and wished I had kept in contact with you through the years. You were always so funny and then there was that great laugh that was so unforgettable. I can still hear it.Rest in peace, Linda, you will not be forgotten..
September 12, 2009
yesterday marked another year of those gone in one of the most horrific memories we can have of this century.i now have my oldest son's girlfriend thinking about joining the military,i'd never have thought i'd be telling her you "go girl" but that's all i can tell her and she'll have my support.rebecca,wasilla alaska
August 23, 2009
Dear Linda, I live near Yardley Pa Were there is a reflecting pond of the towers.All the names are displayed in glass around the memorial. I was looking for a Sheehan and there you were. I said a prayer for you and youre family God bless..J Sheehan Pennington NJ
Keith Swanson
August 13, 2009
I still wear Linda's braclet. A reminder of her and the many others who passed over that day.
rebecca pollard
February 16, 2009
w/love.the engraveing on my orignal braclet faded.i bought a new one the 11th of sept.just had her name engraved on it today.waiting on relpy to add a picture of it.still cheers everyday to all of those that go before us.
Edwin Nazario
September 11, 2007
I'll never forget you.
kristine
June 9, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
March 9, 2007
In remembrance....
Mary Sheehan
May 30, 2005
I did not know linda but feel the loss. We were nearly the same age and had similar interests, cats & shopping & flea markets. I know exactly where I was on that moment and the officer I was talking to had his emotion wrtten all over his face as did I. All we could do was watch the TV news in horror. We still remember all the victims of 911 and still grieve for the families and friends. GOD BLESS
Daisy Herrera-Woskow
September 13, 2004
I came across Linda's name and picture about a year ago, I was in total disbelief, a mutual friend confirmed the news and my heart just sunk. I cannot imagine the world of her family and closest friends without her after that day. My deepest condolences go to each of them. Linda brought so much joy to all of us. There is nothing but great memories of laughter and adventures. I have not met anyone with her passion, spirit and love for life. There will always be just one Linda Sheehan. Thanks for touching our lives, Linda. We will always love you.
Pat Sheehan Hartman
September 11, 2004
HIS PRECIOUS GIFT ! ONE GIFT, ABOVE ALL OTHERS GOD GIVES TO US TO TREASURE ONE THAT KNOWS NO TIME, NO PLACE AND ONE GOLD CANNOT MEASURE. THE PRECIOUS, POIGNANT, TENDER GIFT OF MEMORY - - - - THAT WILL KEEP OUR DEAR ONES EVER IN OUR HEARTS ALTHOUGH GOD GIVES THEM SLEEP. IT BRINGS BACK LONG REMEMBERED THINGS A SONG, A WORD, A SMILE, AND OUR WORLD'S A BETTER PLACE, BECAUSE WE HAD THEM FOR AWHILE! THERE ARE TRULY NO WORDS WE CAN ONLY FEEL.
Rebecca Pollard
April 1, 2004
I stop and think everyday of the tragic loss of heart and soul that started on that day. I've not ever taken off the ID braclet I had made in memeory of Linda, her name chosen by myself and nine others by co-workers on the 1 yr. mark and signing of the card to Washington D.C. from Anchorage. I'm so glad to see Linda's face. I've always known she was an awesome person. And who doesn't love boots? love,luck and PEACE to all. thank you for this site.
PATRICIA ANN SHEEHAN HARTMAN
May 1, 2003
THERE ARE STILL NO WORDS , WE CAN ONLY FEEL. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS, GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS THE WORLD.
Suzanne Furman
September 11, 2002
I was given a pin with the name Linda Sheehan on it to wear during our singing of Mozart's Requiem today, September 11, 2002, in Boulder, Colorado, as part of the "Rolling Requiem" around the world today. My thoughts and my prayers went out over the notes of such magnificent music to the friends and family mourning Linda's loss, as well as all the other friends and families.
Jeff Kidwell
September 11, 2002
It has been a year and yet, it seems like yesterday. You were one of the most sincere and sweetest people I ever knew. Although our paths crossed infrequently in business and at functions, you are missed more than you will ever know.
Angie Campbell
May 16, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind that horrible day last September. May you rest in peace forever more.
April 29, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL WOMAN..LINDA SHEEHAN AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS ..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK...MAY JESUS AND HIS SAINTS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN....AMEN
Vincent Bellettieri
February 22, 2002
I knew Linda from high school and college. A mutual friend of ours from high school, Rick, called to tell me that Linda was missing. Even though I had not been in contact with Linda for the past 20 years, memories of her infectious, snorking laugh, and her big beautiful eyes became crystal clear.
Linda had a quick wit and was fun to be around. She enjoyed being with people, and people enjoyed being around her.
If you messed with one of Linda's friends, you messed with Linda and Linda knew how to handle matters.
I think about her often--always picturing her with a cheerful smile on her face.
Phyllis Deal
January 31, 2002
I wear your name on my wrist, and in my heart.
Now that I have your picture, it is even more poignant.
Too much beauty and laughter was lost that terrible day to even begin to comprehend.
Via con Dios
Keith Swanson
January 29, 2002
I wear the Mercyband of Linda Sheehan. The silver band is to make personal the great loss we all are feeling. I try to think of her every day. Everything I learn about her makes her more real. The notes and words about Linda at this site have helped in turning a name into a person who we can think about and feel grief. As a small town lawyer from Michigan, Linda and New York are difficult to personalize. To every extend possible I will since she is the person whose name I wear every day. Anyone who visits this site and is willing to share a story about Linda, rely an event in her life, share a moment remerbered, or post a photo would be greatly welcomed. Linda has become a real person to a stranger. Now the stranger wants to learn about her. I will revisit this site and my address is [email protected]
rebecca kreinen
January 6, 2002
dearest linda, it has taken me this long to be ale to look at this site, to add to the voices mourning our loss of you.
we crossed paths in high school....i used to look up to you and your beauty and vibrancy and I am not sure you even would know my name...perhaps a decription of brief encounters at YHS would bring me to your mind.No matter.
You are still a few steps ahead of me, I guess...leading the way to the light that awaits us all. I know Heaven is a better place for your presence and we are an emptier place without you.
always your admirer and friend,
rk
Teresa Jahn
December 12, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Linda & Teasha in Eastchester, New York
Jack & Sharon Quigley
December 10, 2001
Dear Linda,
We knew you as a great friend to all of our children. We have many fond memories of laughter and smiles and wish to share this picture with everyone. You are in our prayers and we are deeply saddened by everything that has happend.
Love,
Sharon & Jack Quigley
Cathy Bigler
December 6, 2001
You were the funniest person I knew. You made me laugh so hard, so many times. I was still laughing years later whenever I would think about some of the things you said. I hope you were really happy and that you had everything you worked so hard for when this happened. I hope that you were still as funny and able to laugh at your self as you were when I knew you. I think about you a lot (and I did before this happened). I still tell stories about the fun we had and the times we scared ourselves senseless. I love you. Cathy
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