Joseph P. Sheeran Sr.

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Joseph Sheeran Obituary

SHEERAN - Joseph P. Sr., of Farmingdale, NY, formerly of Seaford, on June 24, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Loving father to Joseph P., Theresa Bergen (Daniel), Veronica Hanley (Raymond), Christine Mohr (Thomas). Cherished grandfather to Kathleen, Daniel, Raymond, Gabriel, Colleen, Kate, Sean, and Erin. Dear brother to Thomas. Caring brother-in-law to Anne, John, and Barbara McDonald. "Uncle Joe" will be missed by many nieces, nephews, countless friends and neighbors. Joe was a proud WW II US Army 69th Infantry Veteran. Peacefully reposing after 2pm Thursday at the Charles J. O'Shea Funeral Home, 603 Wantagh Ave., (exit 28N SS Pkwy), Wantagh, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday 10am, at St. William the Abbot RC Church, Seaford with interment to follow in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY. Family will receive friends Thursday, 2–5pm and 7-9pm. www.osheafuneral.com.

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Sheeran

3 Entries

Christine Mohr

July 11, 2009

Thank you to everyone who has supported our family through this very sad time. This is my Dad's eulogy.
I miss him terribly. -Christine

Our Father is in heaven, His prayers have been heard.
For 86 years he taught us with his smiles, his hugs, his words.

His life began on June the 9th, in 1923.
I bet he never dreamed of what he’d live to see.
He delivered milk on a horse-pulled cart
And loved his family with all his heart.
Went to Blessed Sacrament school,
Where he might have bent a few of the rules.
Made friends in first grade who are here today.
Because when you’re with Joe, you want to stay.
Served our country with his brothers in World War II,
A prouder American, no one ever knew.
Wrote to Mickey, the girl of his dreams,
Upon us now, their special love beams.
Came home, got married and had a son.
On Parkview Ave., a new era had begun.
The kids called our neighbors “Uncle” and “Aunt,”
Dad never let us say the word “Can’t”
Soon his young family grew to five,
As each year brought new pleasures, just being alive.
Almost 15 years later, our family became six,
There was good ole’ Joe Sheeran, still up to his tricks.
When he became “Grandpa,” He did it with ease,
Teaching eight more children to have faith and say “Please.”
The lessons he taught us could fill a stadium twice,
“Walk a mile in his shoes. It doesn’t cost to be nice.”
“Share what you have and always say “Hello!”
He knew the shortcut to anywhere we ever wanted to go.
“Get out in the sunshine and whistle a tune,”
“Even if it makes you moody, look at the moon.”
“Give to anyone you think might need it,”
“Don’t just look at the pictures, Read it!”
“Learn as much as you can, and then learn more.”
“There’s never a reason to lock your door.”
“Never judge anyone by what he wears,”
And “Always remember to say your prayers.”
If you’re here, you know how lucky we are,
To have shared his life and come so far.
To play a round of golf on a Tuesday morning
To find a bag of bagels without warning.
To share a story and a laugh with Uncle Joe,
To always be sad when he had to go.
To have strangers tell you “I love your Dad!”
To believe him when he said “It wasn’t that bad.”
To just know he wouldn’t be on time,
To expect that writing would always rhyme.
We will always remember your wit and charm,
And the love we felt within your arms.
Your life was a gift that never stopped giving.
You showed us all that life was worth living.
You gave us love and showed us pride
It didn’t matter if we won, as long as we tried.

The wisdom you gave will never cease.
Good Luck, God Bless, and most of all, Peace.

We love you Dad, forever.

Patrick Flanagan CM

June 26, 2009

My dear "Irish cousins:"

Mary sent me an email to inform me your wonderful dad had died. I got it right before I went to offer mass and remembered him in the eucharist of that day.

How sad I was to learn of his death. Uncle Joe, together with your fantastic mom, Aunt Mickey, were truly wonderful people. They were also the best of godparents, never missing a birthday, sacrament, graduation, or holiday! I am particularly mindful of how Uncle Joe took such a lively interest in Kathy after my dad's death and was there every holiday showering her with gifts.

Uncle Joe was a gift from God. Now, death has claimed that gift from us, but, in confidence, we trust that God gifts Uncle Joe with eternal life. That is our profound hope for "spes non confundit!" I can only imagine what a profound joyful reunion it must have been the day he entered into eternal life and rejoined all those who had predeceased him!

Unfortunately, despite my best efforts, I am not able to join you for the removal, requiem, or interment. As I am sure Mary related to you, I am over at our school All Hallows College here in Dublin for most of the summer's duration. Yet, ever mindful of the intense connections made at the eucharist, as I offer mass today, I know that we will be united to one another in our sadness, grief, hope, and trust. Truly, I am confident that Uncle Joe and all the`cloud of witnesses` will join us at the altar of the Lord.

May Uncle Joe rest in peace and interceded for us.

- Patrick

Nancy Leonard

June 25, 2009

Dear Veronica, Ray, Ray & Colleen, and your family
Please know we are keeping all of you in our prayers at this most difficult time. We hope the memories you have will keep your Dad/Grandpa in your hearts forever.
We have so many fond memories of Joe & all the funny stories he used to share with us over the years. May he rest in peace.
Love & sympathy,The Leonard Family
Kevin, Nancy, Lauren, Karen, & Robert

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