Albert E. Sheary

Albert E. Sheary passed away peacefully on Monday April 8, 2024 at The Hospital of Central CT in New Britain, a town he loved dearly. He was 1 month shy of his 96th birthday. Albert was born on May 20, 1928 in Worcester, MA, the only child of Leola (Soucy) & Albert E. Sheary. In 1936, the family moved to New Britain, CT. He graduated from New Britain High School in 1946. He frequently shared fond memories of his childhood in New Britain where he developed lifelong friendships. Albert graduated from Trinity College in 1951 and attended the UCONN School of Law. In 1954, he graduated 7th in his class of 34 students. After law school, he was drafted into the US Army during the Korean War where he served stateside for 2 years. In 1960, Albert became a tax attorney for the State of CT, Division of Revenue Services in Hartford. In 1977, he was promoted to Chief Tax Attorney under Governor Ella Grasso. He was subsequently promoted to Assistant Commissioner of Revenue Services in 1981, a position he held until his retirement from the state in 1992. Throughout his tenure with the Department of Revenue Services, he was highly respected as a skilled litigator of estate tax matters for the State of CT.
In 1992, Albert joined the firm of Ericson, Scalise & Mangan where he continued to work part-time in the practice of law. He was a longstanding member of the New Britain YMCA where he would regularly work-out, play racquetball & cards with his friends. Albert was actively involved in the Catholic Church and his faith was at the forefront of his life. He was a daily communicant at St. Mary Church and generously gave of his time. He taught CCD classes, was a Church trustee, lector at mass, active in the Samaritans and volunteered for the Hospice of Central CT.
Albert was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lou (Boyle), an infant daughter, Ann Marie; and, youngest son, Timothy. He is survived by his daughter, Julieanne (John) Macdonald of West Hartford, sons Michael (Linda) Sheary of Arizona; and, Peter (Lisa) Sheary of Simsbury as well as 8 grandchildren: Natalie & Jennifer Sheary, Mark (Molly) Sheary, Matthew (Sarah) Sheary, Mikayla Sheary & her fiance Sean Steben; Sarah (Selby), Skye & Aedan Macdonald; and, 4 great grandchildren: June, Luke & Madison Sheary & Mekan Macdonald. He will be deeply missed by his family and dear friends. The family extends their appreciation to the staff at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor for the excellent care provided to their father during the last 8 months.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday April 17 at 10:30 am at St. Mary Church, 544 Main Street, New Britain (Please Go Directly To The Church). Burial will follow at St Mary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday April 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Church (St. Joachim Parish), New Britain; or, Monsignor Bojnowski Manor, 50 Pulaski Street, New Britain. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com