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George Sheehan Obituary

Born to Eternity Nov 18, 2006 in the Don Orione Nursing Home, where he has resided since 1998 Loving son of the late John & Bridget (Casey) Sheehan. Dear Brother of Sister John Sheehan, O.P., a Caldwell Dominican nun, Maureen McQuilkin, and Winifred Sheehan. He is also survived by a neice, Joan Ackaway, a nephew, James McQuilkim and Two grand nephews, Daniel and Thomas Ackaway. Brother Sheehan was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 19, 1934 and grew up there, after graduating from St. Michael's High School in Jersey City in 1952, George entered the Salesian pre-novitate program at Don Bosco Seminary in Newton, NJ. He made his first profession of religious vows on September 8, 1954. He was immediately sent to Don Bosco Technical High School in Paterson, NJ to teach English. In 1967 he was awarded a bachelor's degree in English from Don Bosco College, Newton. In the meantime, Brother Sheehan became an outstanding English & dramatics teacher, both respected and liked by students in Paterson (1954-62), Salesian Seminary in Cedar Lake, Ind (1962-64), Salesian High School in New Rochelle (1964-1970, 1984-1991), St. Domenic Savio High School in East Boston (1970-1976, 1992-1998) and Don Bosco Prep. Ramsey, NJ (1976-1984). He also directed Camp Don Bosco in East Barrington, NH for many summers. Visiting hours for Brother Sheehan will be in the Nursing home chapel of the Don Orione Nursing Home, 111 Orient Ave. (Orient Heights) EAST BOSTON on Sun. (TODAY) from 5-7 PM followed by a Funeral Mass at 7:00 PM. Services for Brother Sheehan will continue on Mon., Nov 20th at Our Lady of the Valley Church, Orange NJ. Services will conclude with burial on Tuesday, Nov.21 in Salesian Cemetery, Goshen, NY. Arrangements under the direction of the: Ruggiero Mazzarella Memorial Home East Boston617 569 0990 www.ruggieromh.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 19, 2006.

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joe

November 17, 2020

It's been 14 years today. The lessons i learned from you at Camp Don Bosco still help me and inspire me today. Thank you Brother George !

Jerry Peden

November 21, 2006

I remember Brother George as our excellent Drama coach and director at Don Bosco High School from 1978-1982. He was a great teacher, a friend, and a mentor to me and many others and will not be forgotten. May God bless you and bring you joy in eternal life.

Sister Bertrand Austin

November 20, 2006

I have fond memories of George, especially of those days that found him active and able to enjoy his ministry, community and family. His acceptance of these difficult physically challenging years is testimony to his enduring faith and trust in the God who called him to his life-long commitment. I wish him peace and I wish his companions and family great consolation.

Steve Knoblock

November 20, 2006

Trully a great man. Br George was an outstanding role model for me and thousands of young boys during the years we spent at Camp Don Bosco in Barrington, NH during the mid 70's. No doubt his reward will be great in Heaven.

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