Richard B. Sherer

Richard Sherer Obituary

SHERER, REV. RICHARD B. Reverend Richard B. Sherer died at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford on Friday (December 11, 2009), at the age of 84. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on Apr. 22, 1925. He went to St. Joseph Cathedral School in Hartford and then for six years to St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield. He joined the Maryknoll Missions in NY for one year before going into the US Army for two years, serving in Korea. He returned to spend six years at St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, MD, then was ordained to the Priesthood on May 15, 1958, and served the parishioners of St. Thomas in Goshen, St. Patrick's in Farmington, the Blessed Sacrament in Hamden,Resurrection in Wallingford, St. Augustine's in Hartford and St. Brigid's in West Hartford where he served as Co-Pastor. He retired in 1997 to his home on Niantic harbor in Waterford. The deceased members of Father Sherer's family are his parents, Carl J. and Frances M. Sherer; his brothers, William J., Joseph J., and the Reverend Carl J. Sherer; and his sister Mary Margaret Dillon. He is survived by his brother Thomas E. and his wife Marcia Sherer; and numerous adoring nephews and nieces and their children in WI, FL, NY, MA and CT. Father Sherer was dearly loved by all who were blessed to know him. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, December 16 in St. Brigid's Church, West Hartford, between 8-9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. celebrated by The Most Reverend Henry J. Mansell, Archbishop of Hartford. Burial will be in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery in Bloomfield.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Sherer

13 Entries

Mary McMahon Flynn

December 20, 2009

My husband Michael and I send our deepest sympathy to the family of Fr. Sherer.
Fr. Richard Sherer was a remarkable person – a man of God and a man of the people. I have known Fr. Sherer for fifty years. He was a young curate stationed at St. Patrick’s in Farmington with my uncle Fr. John Kelly, and I was a little child hiding behind my mother’s skirt. Fr. Sherer never let me forgot those days. I remember wondering why his license plate had F in front of his initials and being told the F stood for Father. More recent memories involve St. Brigid School where I taught First Grade. The students and
I loved his spontaneous visits to our classroom, which were always the perfect blend of holiness and humor. He celebrated the Last Supper with us on Holy Thursday. Too bad he was never in school the day that jolly Santa visited and brought candy canes! The gentle unassuming man, who was loved and respected by all, has left his mark in this world. Fr. Sherer touched the lives of countless people; I am glad that I am one of them.

December 16, 2009

To the Family of Father Sherer,
My sister, brother and I were also students at St. Brigid School...I graduated in 1997 but I would have to say one of my fondest memories was the priests visiting us during classes. Father Sherer always had a smile on his face..I remember vividly his welcoming wave hello, and of coarse his laugh. I know that he has a very very special place in heaven. I pray for his family and friends that they may be blessed during this most difficult time, just know that Father Sherer has touched many hearts! God bless ~ Christine Thibeault

Colleen (Sergeant) Miller

December 16, 2009

To the Sherer Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Father Sherer. My brother and I were students at St. Brigid when he was Co-Pastor and he was always so warm and gentle; someone you could talk to with ease and comfort. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Diane Desmarais

December 16, 2009

To the Sherer Family: Countless hearts are grieving with you for the passing of Father Sherer. I was honored to teach at St. Brigid while he was Co-Pastor; and he was always so kind and supportive of all the students, faculty, and staff there. What a wonderful life to have been a blessing for so many others!

Rebecca Jameson

December 15, 2009

Father Sherer was one the kindest people I have ever met. From my days at St. Brigid School right up to when I saw him last he was never without his warm smile and that boistrous jolly laugh. He was a wonderful person and he will hold a very special place in the hearts of the St. Brigid family forever.

Gloria Reddy

December 15, 2009

To the Sherer Family,

It is with great sadness in the passing of Fr. Sherer. He was a kind, compassionate and gentle soul and will be missed by all those who knew him. He never missed an event at the school or the church. I was honored to have known him not only as a student but also as a parent. We so loved him when he dressed up as Santa for the kids. I will remember him in my prayers as he always remembered us in his.

Maureen McClay

December 14, 2009

Fr. Sherer was one of the most beloved priests St. Brigid ever had. I was privileged to get to know him and we so enjoyed his stories of growing up in West Hartford, his "haunted" house, and his wonderful sense of humor. We loved that he always came "home" to us at St. Brigid. He will always be our chaplain in the Ladies Guild and hold a special place in the hearts of all in the parish. We will miss him tremendously but now he is truly home.

Sally Scully

December 14, 2009

To the Sherer Family
Father Sherer was a very special man and will hold a very special place in my heart for the kindness and compassion he showed my family during a very difficult time in our lives at the loss of my nephew years ago on July 4th. He was the one who answered our phone call and came immediately to be with us and console us. He never left our side. He gave a beautiful homily the following Sunday mentioning my nephew in the homily. For many years he remembered Jake and for this I will forever be grateful. I will never forget his kindness and his words during a very difficult time. May he receive the rewards in heaven that he earned and deserves. I will forever remember him in my prayers.

Nancy Scully Bannon

December 14, 2009

Dear Sherer Family,
Please accept my prayers and deepest sympathy on your loss. Father Sherer was so special to me and to my entire family. He ministered to us at the most tragic time in our lives. He attended every event that he could to support his St. Brigid parishoners, including high school graduations. My favorite memories of him are especially meaningful at this time of year. He loved to don his Santa outfit and visit with the children at St. Brigid School. My daughter couldn't wait to get home to tell us about Santa's visit to her school! His warmth, sincerity, humor and gentle manner touched so many lives. He will always be remembered with love.
Sincerely,

Domenic Martucci

December 13, 2009

The Sherer Family
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Father Sherer. We were able to spend some time with him when we were in Ct.in October. We have many found memories of the times he came to dinner at our house.We will miss him. Our prayers are with the family.
Domenic and Barbara Martucci,Zephyrhills,Fl.

Cheryl Callahan

December 13, 2009

The Sherer Family,
Deep sympathy and sincere condolences on Father Sherer's passing. I was privileged to have spent a good deal of time with Father while a teacher at St. Brigid School. Always pleasant, always smiling and truly a wonderful person. He will be in my prayers.

Barbie Varhue

December 13, 2009

We'll miss you Father Dick.
Love, The Varhue's of West Hartford

Doris Bouffard

December 13, 2009

To the family of Father Sherer,
My condolences to the Sherer family. I was blessed to know Father Sherer when he was the co-pastor at St. Brigid's in West Hartford. He had a great sense of humor, always smiling. He made the ladies guild bus trips a lot of fun. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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