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Patrick Michael Sheehan

1933 - 2014

BORN

1933

DIED

2014

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Hartson Funeral Home - Hales Corners

11111 West Janesville Road

Hales Corners, Wisconsin

Patrick Sheehan Obituary

Sheehan, Patrick Michael 81, entered Eternal Life on November 9, 2014. He was born in Milwaukee on October 17, 1933. Patrick is survived by his loving wife, Kathy, sons; Marc (Eileen) McGinnis, Lance (Chris) McGinnis, Patrick Sheehan, Jr., and David Sheehan, step-daughter Tracy (Mike) Smith, and grandsons; Jacob, Sean, and Kyle McGinnis, and Caden, Bennet, and Sawyer Smith. He is also survived by his sister, Jane (Gerald) Lucchesi, many relatives and friends, and his precious buddy and dog companion, Mr. Bailey. Patrick was predeceased by his father and mother, Michael and Stella Sheehan, his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Dominic Contrino, and nephew, Michael Contrino. Pat worked at Pittsburgh Paint and Glass industries for 41 years. During his employment, he was president of the union for over twenty years. Pat served in the Army. He was in active duty in Korea during 1955-1956. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and Friends of the Medical College of Wisconsin. He attended Elmbrook Church. His family would like to thank all the loving staff at the VA Home in Union Grove at Boland Hall and thank his doctors, staff, and caregivers who provided him with great love and care. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at Elmbrook Church, 777 S. Barker Rd., Brookfield, in the church chapel at 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 16. Visitation will follow the service. Donations may be made to the family, and disbursement will be made to several charities.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 12, 2014.

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November 13, 2014

All our love to you, Kathy, and the kids. Pat was a wonderful person who always made us laugh. He will be greatly missed. We will see you on Sunday.

Love,

Patrick, Tracy, Shannon, and Meaghan McDonough

Ann Diamond (nee Paradowski)

November 12, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy and Patrick's family.

Brian & Diane Kleinowski

November 12, 2014

Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you all.

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777 S. Barker Rd., Brookfield, WI

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