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RICHARD E. SHEEHAN

1955 - 2021

RICHARD E. SHEEHAN obituary, 1955-2021, Norwood, MA

BORN

1955

DIED

2021

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Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street

Norwood, Massachusetts

RICHARD SHEEHAN Obituary

SHEEHAN, Richard E. Age 66, of Canton, formerly of Norwood, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 after an illness. Richard was born on April 10, 1955 in Needham and he was raised and educated in Norwood. He worked as a pressman for many years at USA Today and other publications. Beloved son of Anne (Green) Sheehan of Canton and the late John Sheehan; husband of Maria Sheehan; stepfather of Cleusa, Soraya, Odailson and Odair; cherished brother of Virginia Sheehan Paduano and her husband the late John of Norwood, Joseph Sheehan and his wife Joyce of Walpole, the late David Sheehan of Norwood. He is also survived by his grandchildren; many nieces, nephews; extended family; and countless friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 6th from 9:30 to 11:30a.m. at the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Route 1A), NORWOOD. Graveside services will follow at 12p.m. at Canton Cemetery, 1600 Washington Street, Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard's memory to the American Cancer Association, https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood GilloolyFuneralHome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2021.

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American Cancer Association - American Cancer Fund

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The staff of the American Cancer Association® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Richard´s passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.

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9:30 a.m.

Gillooly Funeral Home

126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

Oct

6

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Canton Cemetery

1600 Washington Street, Canton, MA

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126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062

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