Sheldon E. Runlett

Sheldon E. Runlett

Sheldon Runlett Obituary

Published by North Haven Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 25, 2017.
Sheldon was born on February 12, 1943 and passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Sheldon was a resident of Wallingford, Connecticut at the time of passing. He attended Milford High School, Class of 1962. Sheldon Served in the Army CT National Guard from 1962-1968. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Church of the Resurrection at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in the North Haven Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Sheldon's memory to the Church of the Resurrection Building Fund, 115 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492.

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September 28, 2017

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September 27, 2017

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September 26, 2017

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Angelo Appi

September 28, 2017

Good By Shelly,

You were one of the more pleasant and down to earth police officers I ever had the pleasure to serve with.

Angelo J. Appi Sr
Retired NHPD

September 27, 2017

Dean, Shella, Deanne, Robbin and families;
So very sorry to learn of Sheldon's passing. We were very close friends while living in Meadowbrook Apts. 68-72. The good times and parties we all had doesn't seem that long ago as I remember back. Sheldon and my family got along really well.
My sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time.
Martin Goldbaum, West Haven, CT

Vera DeBrito-Esdaile

September 26, 2017

My deepest condolences to you and your family Linda. May God provide you with comfort and peace. Love Vera

Gail d. Patterson

September 26, 2017

Linda, my sincere condolences to you and your family.

Joann Peterson

September 26, 2017

Linda,
I am sorry to hear of Shelly's passing. You are correct when you say that he made a tremendous impact in the Sexual Assault and Bias Unit. He helped train me and inspire me. He was a passionate and thorough investigator and truly did God's work in the unit. Peace be with you and the rest of his family.

Carrie Fowler

September 26, 2017

Dear Linda,

I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending you prayers and comfort.

With deepest sympathy,

Carrie

Catherine Hammie

September 25, 2017

Linda,
My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Cheryl Smith

September 25, 2017

Hi Linda,I was so very sad to hear the news about your husband Shelly.I never had the pleasure to meet him but I remember how much he made you laugh. When you talked about him you always smiled. I enjoyed hearing about your trips together with the dogs.He gave you lots of extra time to shop during your vacations. He certainly seemed like a special man and gentleman. Please accept my condolences at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cheryl Smith

Walker AFB, NM 1962

Roger Goss

September 25, 2017

I lived at 13 Ward St., I remember Sheldon at MHS, I think he living on Elm St. We were not close friends, I remember him as pleasant person, smiling with, perhaps a bit of mischief on his mind. I was MHS Photographer, he was on Wetomhs and 1962 Wepwaug yearbook pictures committees. So he would have seen all my school newspaper and yearbook photos. I took almost all the pictures in the yearbook, except formal portraits. His words written to me above his yearbook picture: "To Big G from Little R" I was 6'4", probably biggest student.

Kevin Costin

September 25, 2017

Sorry for your loss, He was a great Police instructor and friend, Rest in Pease Sir.

John Rogers

September 25, 2017

Linda,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
JOHN

Claudia Steeves

September 25, 2017

Linda my thoughts and prayers are with you and your precious family. I never got to know Sheldon very well but know he was a very special man who was loved by so many.

Chief Leonard Gallo

September 24, 2017

Sheldon, rest in peace brother knowing that you have touched the lives of many in a positive way. Till the next line up and roll call.

Chief Len Gallo (ret)
East Haven Police
New Haven Police

September 24, 2017

We knew him through The Henches, Cliff and Stephene. Bob and I are so happy Cliff got to see his "best" buddy while in Connecticut on a recent visit. Our prayers are with the family.. RIP Sheldon...in the arms of our Lord
Bob and Rosalee VanMarter, Wallingford

Cindy O'Neil

September 24, 2017

Rest in peace to one of the most inspirational men I ever had the pleasure to call my friend.

Ginger Clare

September 24, 2017

My Mom knew Sheldon when she worked at Sid's in Fort Trumbull - she always spoke very highly of him. Rest in Peace Sheldon.

Kathy Kristhoffer

September 24, 2017

I have no words. He was a great guy who's personality made me smile!!I have so many wonderful thoughts about him. He's had such struggles and I hope he's at peace. My condolences to Linda and the rest of his family.

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