Joseph V. Sheehan Jr.

Christine and the entire Sheehan Family

I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. The electrical industry has also lost one of its best teachers, authors, and mentors. He was also one of the kindest and most helpful people that I have ever met, along with being one of the funniest. I first got to know Joe when he worked for Joy Electric where he worked on the NFPA account. Later, I got to work with him when he came to NFPA. He was not only a coworker, but also a friend. I also got to see Joe as an instructor at an IBEW Significant Code Changes class where he kept the class entertained, while he also provided valuable information.

I could not be at the wake or funeral, but thought of you all on those days. I was in the area a few days beforehand, but could not stay, so I got together with some of his former coworkers from NFPA to do something that reminded us of Joe, we went to Ashley´s for breakfast. In addition to my wife, Kathy, I was joined by Amy Cronin, Sue Blake, and Lynne Grant. I told Diane, the waitress that we were there to remember a friend. She said, "Joe?" We all exchanged stories about Joe.

Susan Blake noted:
My heart is full from sharing memories and spending time with good friends.

Liz Byrne now lives in Nicaragua but commented:
I wish I could have been there with you to honor my friend Joe! Loved that guy.

Joe helped me in my career. But I was not alone! Chuck Mello, the past international president of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors commented:

Thanks, I was not aware of Joe's passing.

Joe was a great friend and I owe him a lot in teaching me about code and the code-making process. I remember many good deep code discussions with him on many topics.

Joe meant a lot to a lot of people because he made a difference! The following comments were offered following news of his passing:

Linda Mackay
My condolences to his family. Joe was great to work with.

Nick Candee
Condolences to family and friends. May Joe rest in peace, and rise in glory.

Richard Owen
Joe was one of the best! I loved to hear him laugh!

Joseph Wages Jr.
Sorry to hear of his passing. Great person!

Susan Blake
Aw, great guy and a life well lived. Thanks for sharing this.

Lynne Pratt Grant
He was a great guy. Enjoyed working with him.

Phil Simmons
My condolences to his family. I enjoyed my opportunities to work with him.

Amy Beasley Cronin
Joe was a wonderful human who is flying high with the angels.

Midge Caloggero
Sincere condolences and prayers for his family

Evangelos Stoyas
Very sorry to hear about Joe. He was my liaison with NFPA 70B. A joy to work with and excellent human being. May his memory be eternal.

Mark Ode
Joe was an incredible friend, a master at telling jokes and joining with his incredible laugh, a genius in the NEC and teaching across the world!!! There will never be another person like him!! I enjoyed his family more than life itself!! He took each of his children on a separate vacation with him to ensure they had his undivided attention and made such an incredible lasting impression on each of them!! Joe was my friend from the time he came in the door at NFPA until he passed away!! He lived life to the fullest!! Go to God with all the grace you have provided all of us here on earth, my friend!!

Elaine Thompson
Joe a wonderful tribute, Mark Ode, for a wonderful man.

Bill Lawrence
I remember he always described himself as the "electrician with a tie"! Always fun.

Merton Bunker
Joe could light up a room like nobody else. His infectious laughter had us all laughing with him. I am certain that heaven is a much happier place with Joe in it. He was a good friend and mentor. Praying for his family. He will be missed!!!

David Williams
Joe was a great mentor for new code panel members. I remember meeting him early in the mornings at Polly´s in Redondo. Let perpetual light shine upon him, Rest in Peace, Joe

Stacey LeBrun Van Zandt
He was one in a million with a laugh that could light up a room

Midge Caloggero
Sincere condolences and prayers for his family

Nick Candee
Condolences to family and friends. May Joe rest in peace, and rise in glory.

Joseph Wages Jr.
Sorry to hear of his passing. Great person!

Dean Austin
So very sorry for your loss

Corey Hannahs
I never had the pleasure of meeting Joe but he sounds like an incredible man who led a very impactful life. I'm so sorry for your loss.

David Kendall
This news breaks my heart. I will miss Joe and his wonderful friendship. We had many great times together. I love you my friend, RIP.

Gary A. Beckstrand
Joe was my friend and mentor for many years. He had great influence on my understanding of the electrical industry, theory, code, and teaching style. He always encouraged me to be a better person. Thank you for your exemplary life Joe.

Gary Line
My deepest condolences to this family.

Robert Machado
Sincere condolences to Mr Sheehan's family and loved ones. Joe was a mentor for me at NFPA and I'll be ever grateful for his warm smile, kind words and the many times we collaborated on 70E and NEC training projects.

Marilyn Atchue-Zuill
Condolences and prayers for Joe's family and friends.

Leslie Sabin-Mercado
Joe was so kind and helpful. He will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences to his family and all who loved him! RIP Joe!

Michele Steinberg
I am so sad to read this! Joe was one of my favorite people ever. RIP to one of the good ones.

Brian Rock
Joe was a wonderful person and our world is an electrically safer place from all his efforts and good works.

Neil LaBrake Jr
We will miss Joe. I always enjoyed working with him and learning from him. Condolences to his family and he now rests in God's light and love.

Merton Bunker was able to attend the wake and arranged a subsequent visit to Ashley´s:
Merton Bunker
I will be there for breakfast tomorrow morning in honor of our dear friend, Joe Sheehan. Anyone else going, please im me for details.

As I finish this tribute, I want to again say that Joe made a difference. We want to offer our condolences and our thanks for his friendship. He meant a lot to us.

Mark Earley
Irmo, South Carolina

Joe was a private man with a great sense of Irish humor who knew how to celebrate the important things in life. A hard worker and man of faith, he loved his wife & family unconditionally. His circle of friends was large and he will be remembered for a life well-lived.

I first met Joe when he joined Joy Electric, and I knew he would fit in right away. Joe had a great sense of humor and by far one of the smartest persons I knew and in a good way, he never put himself above anyone. Joe was an electrician, estimator, teacher, engineer, mentor, writer of the code, humorist and a really good guy. Over the years we would talk about our families, and he was very proud of his.

A lot of electricians would ask Joe about a code issue and with his teacher's exuberance he would explain why the article was written and how to apply it and you would understand it completely. Joe took our estimating department out of the dark ages and with his magic made our estimating system into data codes and computerized it. For most of us an unthinkable task, but for Joe just another job to do. Joe was a big part of our success.

With Joe's jokes and humor, he would keep us laughing every day and he was quick to give you a compliment as he often told me "I was like a farmer outstanding in his field".

Joe it was great knowing you and I know you will be one of the brightest stars in the night sky.

Jerry Joy

How sad I am to hear this! I will always remember Joseph as a kind, gentle,caring young man!I was blessed to be his teacher ,Sacred Heart,Weymouth. Joe and MaryEllen came to visit me a few years ago, a lovely memory! May Joe continue to remember all of us from his heavenly home!
Rest in peace, Joseph

How sad I am to hear this! I will always remember Joseph as a kind, gentle,caring young man!I was blessed to be his teacher ,Sacred Heart,Weymouth. Joe and MaryEllen came to visit me a few years ago, a lovely memory! May Joe continue to remember all of us from his heavenly home!
Rest in peace, Joseph

A great neighbor.. Always smiling and happy. You will be missed.

My condolences to the Sheehan family. I met Joe at the electrical training Alliance in 2012 and used to pick him up at the airport when he visited the office. One of my best memories of him is the stories we used to share about our lives. And, to this day, I continue to pass along one special anecdote he told me during one of our travels. Thank you Joe. Sincerely, Horace.