Concord, New Hampshire
John K. Sheehy Sr.
Concord, NH - John K. Sheehy Sr., age 90, of Clinton Street, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Bryan Sheehy Sr. and Catherine (O'Brien) Sheehy. He received his bachelor's degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City.
John served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked for the New York City Police Department for 20 years, retiring as Detective Third Class in 1975. Following his retirement, he worked for the State of NH as a Forensic Crime Expert for over 20 years, retiring in 1995.
He enjoyed traveling, photography and audio video. He volunteered at the Granite VNA Hospice House for over 15 years.
John was lucky enough to find two great loves in his life, he was predeceased by his first wife, Terese (Drum) Sheehy who passed away in 2001, and his second wife Martha Verville Sheehy who passed away in 2023; additionally, he was predeceased by his sister, Eileen Mueller and brother Bryan Sheehy Jr.
He is survived by his son, Peter K Sheehy and his wife Lou Ann of Hooksett; daughter, Maureen A. Macdonald and her husband John of Belmont; and son John K. Sheehy Jr. and his wife Melissa of Concord; 10 grandchildren, Catherine, Maryann, and Megan Macdonald, Erin Lynch, Allan Sheehy, Bryan Sheehy, Tia Blackman, Todd Therien, Jake Sheehy, and Makayla Bourbeau; several great grandchildren, and 2 Great Great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Patrick and Michael Sheehy of Florida, and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, November 23rd from 3 to 6 PM at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord, NH 03301.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 24th at 12 Noon at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 180 Loudon Road, Concord, NH.
Burial will follow at 2 PM in the NH Veteran's Cemetery, DW Highway, Boscawen.
To the Sheehy Family. I send thoughts and prayers to your family. I met your Dad with Martha, my best friend .. he was a loving person. They were a happy couple in there golden years. Diane Gray.. Pittsburg, N. H.
Diane Gray
November 20, 2025 | Pittsburg, NH | Friend
All my sympathy goes to the family. It was an honor and a privilege to share the time I had with Mr. Johnny. I loved him but I do know he is in a much better place with no more pain.
Donna Swanson
November 20, 2025 | Other
Pete, Lou Ann and family, my sincere condolence´s on the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Sometimes I think it´s even harder to lose them when we have them with us so long, because we have enjoyed so many phases of life with them. God Bless to all. Sincerely Mark
Mark Sullivan
November 19, 2025 | Family
He was a sweet, gentle, kind and patient man.
A friend
November 19, 2025 | Friend
The members of the NH Retired State Troopers Association (NHRSTA) offer our sincere condolences to the Sheehy family on John's recent passing. John was a member of the Association since 2001 and many of our members worked with him while he was at the forensic lab. May he rest in peace.
Sergeant (Ret.) Kathy Kimball
November 19, 2025 | Work
Sheehy Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of John. I had the proivilege of knowing John during his second career. On numerous occassions I benefited from his expertise. John was a gentleman and a consumate professional. May he Rest In Peace.
Phil Alexakos- Manchester P.D. Ret.
November 19, 2025
Mr. Sheehy, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
Robert D Machain
November 19, 2025 | Friend
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
November 18, 2025 | Concord, NH
