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John was a proud Vietnam veteran who made his way west from Ireland to New York and all the way to Alaska.
He was a demolition expert with the Laborers Union who blasted and drilled all throughout Alaska, including many small villages. Expanding the Whittier tunnel and improvements on the Seward Highway were just some of the projects that he was involved in. He loved to drive his VW camper van, enjoying driving and fishing all over Alaska. Music, dancing and a great time with friends and family was always a passion. He traveled the world visiting relatives and never missed a family occasion or a wedding. John will be deeply missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.
A funeral mass will be held in John's honor at Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage at 1pm on Wednesday, January 22, followed by burial at Fort Richardson National Cemetery.
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Seamus McManus
February 21, 2025
Kathleen and myself have very fond memories of spending a few days with John in Anchorage after my retirement . We stayed with him in his house and were wined and dined,brought sightseeing and went to his local with his retired workmates who visited him regularly. Rest in peace John
Seamus McManus, Longford ,Ireland
Philomena and Tommy
February 4, 2025
So sorry to hear of the passing of cousin Sean, have great memories of him coming as a teenager to visit us in Killargue, Co Leitrim with his family and friends before he immigrated to the USA
Brian Reid
February 2, 2025
Uncle Sean, epitomised the irish work ethic to move away and make a life for yourself, will sadly miss your stories and company during visits to ireland and family events.. your untimely passing touched many as young ciaran was devastated when he heard the news. Always remembered, love Brian, Olwen Amelia(Mimi), Ciaran and Caitlin. Go n-eiri leat I siochain
Dan & Nuala Leddy and family
January 23, 2025
Condolence to the Sheridan families on the passing of John. Always a pleasure to meet him when he visit home, may John rest in peace.
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Mattie Brennan
January 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of John J. Sheridan. We have many happy memories of time with John in Alaska over many years. He was a gentleman and a very helpful friend. May he rest in peace, Mattie Brennan and family
Seán Brennan Mohill & Alaska
January 23, 2025
Sincere sympathy to the Sheridan family on your loss. May John James R.I.P.
Mae
January 23, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Hourican
January 22, 2025
My deepest sympathies to to the extended Sheridan family on the sad passing of Sean. May Sean rest in peace.
Geraldine
January 22, 2025
Uncle Sean we loved seeing you throughout the years in the UK and Ireland. Thank you for always coming to all the weddings and parties good times and lots of memories. You will be deeply missed love Geraldine, Assumpta, Veronica and Mark x
Ciaran Groves
January 22, 2025
RIP Uncle Sean I always loved as a child your surprise visits to Dublin, a knock on the door and there you were bringing back tales of your amazing adventures in far away places we were so fond of you and loved your company
You will be missed
Ciaran
Goretti
January 22, 2025
Sean(John) We will miss you and your many visits to us in Dublin.
We had a wonderful holiday with you in Alaska.
You were so generous with your time taking us to so many lovely places.
We danced at every Irish and American wedding and you loved the dance floor.
May You Rest In Peace.
Goretti&Assumpta your loving sisters
Priscilla Skrade
January 22, 2025
Sincere condolences to all John´s family and friends. I got to know John when playing music during Saint Patrick´s celebrations in Anchorage. He was a lovely man and I´m so glad that we had a catch-up chat on the phone when we were back there visiting our son Mark over Christmas. I´ll play a tune here for John tomorrow and Mark plans to sing at his funeral Mass. R.I.P. John.
Priscilla Skrade and family
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Patrick O´Reilly
January 21, 2025
John was a gentleman and a great worker. John and I worked together on many jobs in Alaska. He loved the drilling. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincere condolences to all the family
Packie O´Reilly
Shercock
Co Cavan
Joseph O Reilly
January 21, 2025
So sorry to hear of John´s passing. He was a great person and helped out anyone in need.He will be sadly missed. Condolences to all the family from Emer Joe and Conor O Reilly
John M Walsh
January 21, 2025
Very sorry to hear of John´s passing and condolences to all his family and friends, he´ll be missed.
John & Florence Dick & Family, Galway
January 21, 2025
Deepest Condolences to Johns Family & Friends. We have enjoyed many lovely visits & barbecues over the years
with John when visiting Anchorage.
He will be greatly missed.
May John Rest in Peace
Tom Oreilly
January 21, 2025
RIP John. Condolences to all the Sherdian family.
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