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John Sheridan Obituary

John F. Sheridan, age 92, U.S. Navy veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Ryan). Devoted father of Lynne (William) Moser and Jan Sheridan. Loving grandfather of Lauren Moser, Michael J. Todorofsky and Jason Todorofsky. Dear brother of Catherine Dolan, the late Lillian (the late Cornelius) Cronin and the late Margaret (the late Thomas) Callan. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Graduate of Old St. Patrick High School. Many years of service with Universal Form Clamp and U.S. Electrical Motor. Former fire commissioner of Roberts Park and longtime member of Colleagues Club. Member of Sacred Heart Ushers. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday 11 AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 12 noon Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 11, 2020.

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Carrie Motisi

August 12, 2020

I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy and always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this hard time. Love you all and please reach out if you need anything!

Dennis Gannon

August 12, 2020

Lynn and Jan and the entire Sheridan Family,
Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Dennis J. Gannon

Mike Jurgensen

August 12, 2020

I am sorry to hear of John's passing. We worked together at Universal Form Clamp and Emerson Industrial Controls(U.S. Motors). John was a friend and mentor. Always a classy guy. I am sorry I won't be able to make the services, but John and his family are in my thoughts.

Cathy Stebbins

August 11, 2020

My prayers are with you and your family.

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Colleen Keleher

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Debbie & Duane Schuring

August 11, 2020

Thoughts, hearts, & prayers are with you during these difficult times. May God’s good grace shine down on you & give you strength. God’s Blessings!

Rosemary Castaldo

August 10, 2020

All our love, sympathy & prayers to the family. He lived an amazing life with lots of love.

David Gaidas and Family

August 11, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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12

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Aug

13

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Aug

13

Funeral Mass

12:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Church

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