James A. Sheridan

James A. Sheridan

James Sheridan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. on Jul. 31, 2025.

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Webster: Passed quietly on July 24, 2025. Jim was predeceased by his wife, Alicia; parents, James and Elsie Sheridan.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Papietro; sons, Brian (Anna) and Kevin; grandchildren, Dawn (Nathan) Haberer, Chelsie (Joshua Berman), Elisabeth (Miguel Urbina), and Natalie; great-grandchildren, Colton, Luke, and Jack; step-children, Brad (Heather) Papietro and Michele (Greg) Hawthorne; and step-grandchildren, Declan, Jonah, and Rory; sister, Noreen (Roy) Hill; many nieces and nephews.

Jim served in the USMC. He was one of the original founders of the Genesee Valley Detachment Marine Corps Leage and a member of Cottreal-Warner American Legion.

Special thanks to the staff at Aaron Manor, especially Julie and Amy, for their warm and compassionate care.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 30, at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster. Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to American Heart Association.

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