SHEEHY, James P., M.D. - Age 75, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 16, 2005. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G-3139 Hogarth Ave., Flint at 11AM Wednesday, December 21, 2005 with Reverend Monsignor Richard Groshek and Reverend Father Matthew Fedewa officiating. Burial will take place at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery with a military graveside service under the auspices of the Marine Corps League Flint Detachment #155 Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 1-4PM and 6-9PM on Tuesday, December 20. 2005 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint with a scripture service at 7PM. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Education Fund at St. Pius X Church or Children's Hospital Trust-Cardiac Unit, 1 Autumn St. #731 Boston, MA 02215. Dr. Sheehy was born June 29, 1930 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Mildred (Pflueger) and John Sheehy. He graduated from St. Norbert College in DePere Wisconsin with a B.S. in Biology. He then served as a First Lieutenant in the army during the Korean War. It was while assigned to a surgeon in Korea that he became interested in medicine. After his discharge from the army he attended the University of Wisconsin where he met his wife, Patricia (Goetz). They were married at the University of Wisconsin St. Paul Catholic Chapel on August 9, 1958. Dr. Sheehy graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School and completed residencies at St. Joseph (Flint), McLaren and Henry Ford Hospitals specializing in Urology. He was a Fellow in the American College of Surgery and Board Certified in Urology. He practiced medicine for 31 years in Flint, was past president of the Flint Academy of Surgery and was Chair of the Urology Department at McLaren Regional Medical Center at the time of his retirement in 1998. He was a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, serving on the finance committee; Genesee County Medical Society; the Flint Golf Club; Flint Dancing Club and the Flint Institute of Music. He was proud of his Irish heritage. Dr. Sheehy's passion was practicing medicine. He enjoyed golfing and keeping his yard meticulously groomed. Nothing was as sweet as a visit with his grandchildren. A nap on the couch wouldn't be complete without kitties, Jenny and Cali. Surviving are: wife, Pat of 47 years; daughter, Kathleen of Flint; daughter, Colleen (Steven) Glynn of Shrewsbury, MA; "adopted" daughter, Delaina Oberman of Flint; grandchildren, James Patrick and Molly Kathleen Glynn. Also surviving are sister, Betty (John) Barranger of New Brunswick, Ohio; nephews, Paul, Chris and Greg (Rachelle) Barranger; nieces, Ann (Mahmood) Ahmed, Linda (Tom) Sulkowski, Terrie (Rob) Johnson, Melissa (Jeff) Mathys, Mary Beth Barranger. He was preceded in death by his parents. Special thanks to Reverend Monsignor Groshek, Dr. R. Sturm, angels, Kay Bueby and Lois Ertel, and very special thanks to Dr. E.G. Raj (who with the grace of God gave him seven more years) and family.
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