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Gregory Sheehan Obituary
Dr. Gregory Michael Sheehan died June 15, 2016 at the age of 48 in Hartford, CT. After a courageous fight, he died peacefully with his family beside him, and he will be missed terribly. Greg was born March 22, 1968 to Dr. George and Maribeth McMahon Sheehan in Hartford, CT. The oldest of six children, he took his role as head of the family to heart when he lost his father when he was just 11 years old. A graduate of Conard High School, Notre Dame University, Georgetown Medical School, and a medical resident at Loyola University Chicago, Greg was an insatiable learner, devout Notre Dame fan and a lover of life. His decision to study medicine and follow in the footsteps of his father came early in life, and he fulfilled that calling as compassionately and skillfully as his father. Greg is predeceased by his father, Dr. George Dunn Sheehan, and nephew, Jack Dunn Reitano, and survived by his mother, Maribeth Sheehan Ricketson, and by his siblings, Maura Valakos, Brendan Sheehan, Meghan Sheehan and her fiancé Mark Scerra, Matthew Sheehan and his wife Kelli, Melissa Reitano and her husband John, and his nieces and nephews, Samantha and Matthew Valakos, Ella and Riley Sheehan, and Lucy and George Reitano. In these lives and so many more, Greg was larger than life. Calling hours will be Monday, June 20, 4-7pm at Molloy Funeral Home on 906 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford. Funeral will be held at St. Peter Claver Church on 47 Pleasant Street in West Hartford on Tuesday, June 21 at 10am. The family requests that everyone go directly to the church. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Palliative Care Program at St. Francis Hospital, 114 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105 in the name of Dr. Gregory Sheehan and Dr. George Sheehan. Though Greg is no longer with us, his selfless and caregiving ways will carry on through his eye organ donation. Directions and online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.molloyfuneralhome.com
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Michael Sponzo
June 15, 2025
Happy Anniversary in Heaven Dr. Sheehan. Thinking of you on this day. Rest easy and God Bless.
Michael Sponzo
June 14, 2024
Happy Anniversary in Heaven Dr. Sheehan. Thank You for your care as my doctor. Rest In Peace. GoND
Tina Donahue
June 16, 2023
I thought of you yesterday, Norm - as sadly, the date of your passing is my birthdate. Know that you made an imprint on my life, and I will always appreciate your generous, positive and kind soul as we passed through each other´s lives. As I celebrated my birthday, I also thought of you. Rest in peace, dear Norm.
Michael Sponzo Jr.
June 15, 2023
Thinking of you on your anniversary in Heaven Dr. Sheehan. You were a wonderful Doctor. Thank You for kindness and compassion. Rest In Peace. GO ND!
Michael Sponzo
June 12, 2022
Thinking of you and your family at this time of your anniversary Dr.Sheehan. God Bless and Rest In Peace. Thank You for your care and kindness. GO ND
Michael Sponzo
June 12, 2019
Remembering Dr. Sheehan on this day. Many thoughts and prayers to his family. Thank You Dr. Sheehan for your kindness. Rest In Peace.
March 25, 2017
I have just learned of "Norm" (Greg's) passing and the news stunned me. When I was a student at Saint Mary's College, and he was at Notre Dame, we had many friends in common and I saw him several times weekly! After college, I lived in Chicago for a year and then D.C., and we got together from time to time when he was at Georgeown Medical School. Always fun, always kind, empathetic and smart, always 100% himself. I imagine he was a wonderful doctor, and from these sentiments, it sounds so. RIP Norm, and my condolences to your family.
Tina Donahue Hatch
Midlothian VA
June 26, 2016
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Sheehan's passing. All four of us,my husband, myself and our two children had him as our doctor. Dr.sheehan was always willing to supply any information needed for camps, employment,etc. Our sincere condolences to the Sheehan family.He was a good soul.
The taggart family
Joan,tom, carolyn and john
Christina Mbewe
June 25, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 25, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank DiNoia
June 23, 2016
Meghan: We're so sorry to hear about your brother Greg.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy.
Frank & Darlene DiNoia
Peter DeMeo
June 22, 2016
Greg, you touched more lives, more hearts; you were the most authentic, genuine soul. You were what I aspire to be. Rest in peace Norm.
Michael Sponzo Jr
June 22, 2016
My wife Mary and I are very sad to learn of Dr. Sheehan's passing. He was my Dr. briefly while he was with Dr. Phil Karanian. Dr. Sheehan had the biggest smile and caring, compassionate manner. I enjoyed our conversation's about football and life and was privlaged to be in his care. Many many heartfelt condolences to his family. God Bless.
Gregory Gagnon
June 22, 2016
Condolences to the Sheehan Family,
I'm a retired night nurse who worked with Greg at the Hebrew Home for many years. He was a colleague and a friend. Greg was a hard working doctor who provided his knowledge, skill, and humor to the patients in our care. He will be greatly missed, sincerely, Gregory Gagnon
Greg Smith
June 21, 2016
Norm! You will be missed. Many great memories from our days at ND.
Penny Jojin
June 21, 2016
Dear Maribeth and Family, Please know my love, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time of Gregory's passing. Maribeth, you and George and family are one of my most respected and treasured families of my career. The sharing of George's tragic death, your incredible courage, values and strength for your children were extraordinary examples for all of us. My prayers are with you all. What a beautiful story of Gregory's success as a doctor, following in the mighty and magnificent footsteps of his father ! My love and fondest wishes. Penny Jojin
Becky Brescia
June 21, 2016
So so sorry to hear about Greg. My deepest condolences to the Sheehan family. What a wonderful man and doctor. Only good memories, he actually helped my mother during her stay at The Hebrew Home. He was a wonderful, kind man and doctor. He will be missed. God Bless you all.
David Mateja
June 20, 2016
My deepest sympathies to all. I grew up around the corner on Sedgwick, and since I can remember, Greg was always smiling or laughing. From when we were little kids, at Notre Dame and since. What an awesome guy to have known. The world is going to be that much dimmer with out him, but all my memories of him will shine on. He was one great guy, I always looked forward to seeing him. I will light a few candles for him at the Grotto this year and wish him the best of journeys onward.
Gary Freeman
June 20, 2016
RIP Norm!! I'll be retelling many of the stories from our 4 years at ND with the West Coasters to keep the legend alive!
June 20, 2016
One of our own is gone today
The ultimate price he had to pay.
He filled this world with peace and joy
Someone who I'm proud to call my boy.
The ticket man, always in the know
Will be present at every show.
The Fighting Irish has lost the best
But cheer he will while he rest.
Maybe out of sight but not out of mind
Impossible for someone who was so kind.
Peace my brother unto you,
We'll meet again on the other side.
June 20, 2016
One of our own is gone today
The ultimate price he had to pay.
He filled this world with peace and joy
Someone who I'm proud to call my boy.
The ticket man, always in the know
Will be present at every show.
The Fighting Irish has lost the best
But cheer he will while he rest.
Maybe out of sight but not out of mind
Impossible for someone who was so kind.
Peace my brother unto you,
We'll meet again on the other side.
Rest in Peace
JPS
Bloomfield
Christine Collins Jackson
June 20, 2016
Greg, or Norm as I knew him at ND, was never seen without a smile on his face. The world is a little less bright with his passing. Prayers to his family and for the repose of his soul. Christine Collins Jackson, ND class of 1990
Patrick Olmstead, President of ND Class of 1990
June 20, 2016
On behalf of the Notre Dame Class of 1990, our deepest condolences go out to Dr. Sheehan's family. He was a beloved member of the Class earning the nickname "Norm" while on campus (after the gregarious character on Cheers). We will raise a toast in his honor at the Duke - Notre Dame game on September 24.
Mark Wachter
June 20, 2016
Stormin
Karen Kelly Kiss
June 20, 2016
Thinking of the Sheehan/McMahon families at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts from Karen Kelly Kiss and David Kiss, Australia.
Sarina (LaPenta) Piergrossi
June 19, 2016
My dear Maribeth,
I am so, so sorry and terribly sad to hear about Greg's death. Like his father, he was much too young to be taken from you. My heart aches for you having to face this kind of grief once again.
In addition to being a "family friend", he was also my doctor before I moved from CT to CA.
I found him to be an excellent doctor, and really compassionate and caring.
My thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to you, and to Greg's siblings and family, as I know all of you will greatly miss his spirit, energy and smile.
With love and hugs....
Sarina xox
Phyllis and George Hary
June 19, 2016
Dr Greg Sheehan was a wonderful doctor and a great guy to talk with.
My wife and I always remember Doctor Sheehan , especially the time he called my wife and talked with her for over a half hour before a surgery at ST. Francis.
Allison Pascucci
June 19, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Sheehan. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Trish O'sullivan
June 18, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the members of the Sheehan family. Greg was beyond an amazing person,doctor and mostly friend. I know him from working at the Hebrew Home together. He was a great teacher to me and always made me think. Pushing me to hurry up to continue with my education. He was a great person to listen whenever u needed,(especially when he talked to me on way to my first date with my now husband , just to make sure I was ok). We spend many of nights after my shifts talking. He helped with the care of my family members, and of course he would always say he was my managing Doctor! Greg will always hold a special place in my heart. You will be missed!
Ed Kycia
June 18, 2016
Maribeth and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. My memories of Greg take me back to our pre-teen days at Black Point; , movie nights, dances, club, swimming lessons,
and later in life treating me for various illnesses. Greg accomplished much in his 48 years and I know he had much more to give. May he rest in peace!
Lauren Murphy Avery
June 18, 2016
On behalf of the entire Murphy family from Black Point, I want to express our sadness and sincere condolences to the Sheehan family. There is no family in this world like the Sheehans! Dr. and Mrs. Sheehan raised such good, good children who went on to become such great people in this world. We had the privilege of growing up with Greg, Maura, Brendan, Meghan, Matthew and Melissa. Greg was such an incredible big brother and oldest sibling. We have vivid, wonderful memories of him with all of his sibs at the beach, at Club, on the courts. When I think of Greg, I have an image of him at age 12 or so, smiling with his red hair wet from swimming in the Bay! Everyone was in awe of the strength, determination, and goodness of the Sheehan family... Mrs. Sheehan and her six young kids lost their beloved husband and father far too soon in life. Their example as a family and Greg's as an oldest brother is forever inspiring to us. We wish Greg and his dad, Dr. Sheehan eternal peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the Sheehans. With sincere sympathy, The Murphy Family- Anne, Pam, Karen and Lauren
Kate Pascucci
June 18, 2016
To the Sheehan family:
I knew Dr. Sheehan since I was 15 years old. He was my mother's physician ( and mine!)He has always been a household name at our house. He had such a kind way about him and was always there for us. I have admired him in many capacities as the years have gone by. First, my mother had a tremendous amount of respect for him. She trusted him and felt he always wanted the best for her and our family. He was always available to her. Part of watching him and how he is inspired me to want to go to medical school. And I was in my first year When she died, at the age of 56, he came to the icu at st. Francis and grieved with us. After that, I went to see him several times while I was struggling with dealing with my mother's unexpected death and medical school. He was a pillar of support for me and I doubt he ever even knew it. When he left private practice, we managed to keep in touch here and there. He even sent me a patient and I thought and still think of this as a high honor. When I read the news today, I was shocked and saddened. I told my sister and she said ,(and I couldn't say it better myself), " He was just doing his job, but he was always such a big part of our lives". It's true, not a day goes by I don't think of him . I know that as Dr. Sheehan's family you must be going through a horrific time, I hope you can take comfort in all the lives he touched. I'm sure my family is not the only one who could say things like I am saying. As a patient, I always felt his empathy and compassion. As a fellow physician, I admire his dedication, his superb clinical instinct and ability to be very present for his patients. As a friend, I am very sad today.
I am thinking and praying for all of you.
Kate Pascucci and family.
Tim O'Meara
June 18, 2016
On behalf of the O'Meara family, our prayers and thoughts go out to the Sheehan family.
Loren Murasso RN
June 18, 2016
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Dr. Sheehan at the Hebrew Home as Nursing Supervisor for many years. Regardless of what was happening, he remained objective and supportive to the staff. When my mother passed away of advanced Alzheimers disease after eight years at the Hebrew Home, he and the nursing supervisor called and comforted me. My sincere condolences to Dr. Sheehan's family.
Aida Figueiredo
June 18, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the entire family...
I had pleasure of knowing him..very nice caring person...will be missed
Barbara Clemens RN
June 18, 2016
I had the good fortune of being a patient of Dr Sheehan and later, he cared for my cousin, Gerry, at Hebrew Home after Gerry had his leg amputated. My husband conferred w/ him (not even his patient) after being diagnosed w/ prostate cancer on a Friday afternoon. My husband was scared and Dr Sheehan took the time to educate him and reassure, even drawing him a diagram to explain in the empty waiting room(it was after office hours and my husband's MD was unavailable) . Dr Sheehan was a caring , compassionate man who touched and changed the lives of many and I will never forget his kindnesses. I am so sorry to you, his family, for your loss. Heaven is richer for his presence." Job well done !!!"...guess that is what it is all about God Bless All of You !
June 18, 2016
Dear Maribeth and family,
Mt thoughts and praters are with you as you grieve the loss of your beloved son, brother, uncle and friend.
Nicki Cobb
June 18, 2016
Greg (Norm) was (and ever will be) loved by all who had the good fortune to know him.
Our sympathy to his family.
Anne and John (parents of John G.--ND '90)Carmody.
38 Pine Street,
Ardsley, NY 10502
Christina Stabnick
June 18, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to all the members of the Sheehan family. Greg was a brilliant doctor and a compassionate human being. May peace come to your hearts.
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