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James Sheehan Obituary
Mr. Sheehan was born in Danbury, September 29, 1952, son of Rosemary (Sholtes) Sheehan, of Danbury and the late James J. Sheehan. He graduated from Danbury High School, class of 1970, where he excelled in Cross Country and Track. He was also a graduate of the Central Connecticut State University and had a history of working with the mentally handicapped. He was currently working as a caseworker for the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation. He was an active member of the Community of the Cross and was an avid cook, fisherman and outdoorsman, as well as a contributor to the community, by being a Big Brother, serving on the hospitality committee for the Agape weekends and volunteering for numerous local charities.
Besides his mother, he leaves his four siblings, Michael, Gary, Monica and David Sheehan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Danbury, on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, on Friday morning from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Sheehan
Deb Crothers
June 4, 2007
Dear Monica and all the Sheehan Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time in the loss of your brother. He will remain in your hearts forever.
Doreen Kelly
June 3, 2007
There are masks that I wear
for some of my friends.
There are masks that I wear
to help me pretend.
So the pain in my heart
my face won't betray.
As my brain echoes loudly
"He's gone away."
I will miss you my friend,
with a deep throbbing ache.
I will miss you my friend,
and all that you take,
Your kindness, compassion,
your wit and your grace,
And that wry impish smile
that lit up your face.
I will miss you my friend,
no words are more true,
But there is solace in knowing
that God cradles you.
Stephanie Oefinger
June 2, 2007
To Jim's family,I was a good friend to Jim for over 20 years. I prayed with Jim often. I will miss him. I am also a friend of Monica's. Jim's whole family is in my prayers. May God hold you all in his arms.
Delia Ferrandino
June 2, 2007
Jim was honest and caring: he was my little girl's case manager at DMR. We were looking forward to having Jim with us while Elizabeth grows up. Now you will watch over us from above. Maybe God will work faster than the State Jim-may you have a wonderful time in Heaven. May your family know your fruits of labor and love were well worth the time you spent here.
Fondly,
The Ferrandino Family and Elizabeth
Cathleen Bronson
June 2, 2007
Our family is saddened by Jim's passing. He was our son's case manager. Jim and our son Chris shared many jokes, Jim always a willing participant. We are grateful for his work with DMR. Our special thoughts are with his family.
June 1, 2007
Many of us here have had the pleasure of working with Jim over the last twenty-some years. His kindness and dedication to the people he served will always be remembered. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, from all of us at Ability Beyond Disability.
Julie Faenza
June 1, 2007
Jim, you were such a good man. I enjoyed every minute of the Agape retreats that I got to work with you on, from the ministries to being in the Rollo room with you. I will miss you but I know you're home and I'll see you again. The whole Agape community misses you.
To the Sheehan family: My prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful man and my life was enriched from knowing him.
Pablo José Celestino
May 31, 2007
Jim,
You will be forever missed. I´ve known you since I was 12 years old from delivery flowers for DON´S FLOWERS to the COMMUNITY of the CROSS Ministries. You will always be ´Pops´ to me.
May GOD give you rest in HEAVEN and bring comfort to your family.
DIOS TE BENDIGA A TÍ y TU FAMILIA,
Pablo José Celestino
Efren Irizarry
May 31, 2007
Dear Gary,
This is your friend, Efren. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your loved ones.
I never had the pleasure of meeting your brother, but I'm sure I would have loved him as I love you. You are like a brother to me, and in you I can see many of the wonderful things people saw in him. I believe it comes from good parenting. Gary, you are one of the good ones, and so was your brother.
May love give you all strength.
Deb Shaver
May 31, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at the Danbury Regional Center. He was my fellow case manager and union representative. Jim not only was a strong advocate for his clients but also for his co-workers. I knew him as a man of faith, compassion and strengh. He was a pillar in the DMR community and will be greatly missed... My deepest sympathy to the Sheehan family.
Shannon Cooke
May 31, 2007
My sympathy goes out to the Sheehan Family and to all those that had the great pleasure of knowing this wonderful man. He was a caring kind sole who touched many. I will miss his humor, knowledge but most of all his friendship.
Mike Bradbury
May 31, 2007
I knew Jim for several years at the training school; he was always the gentle man and a strong advocate. Jim replaced me when I retired from DMR and I knew from the start he would be well accepted by the clients..he knew how to relate to everyone. He will be missed by all who had the fortune to know him; my condolences to his mother and his siblings.
Paul Garofallou
May 31, 2007
When I think of Jim, I think of a caring, giving man, with a gentle soul. A man who would gave of himself not only to his family and friends, but to those less fortunate than himself. While his departure saddens me, I take solace in the fact that his spirit(and that little wry smile of his) will be with me forever. With deepest sypathies to the Sheehan family and all those who knew and loved him.
Steve Nargiso
May 31, 2007
Jim was always one of those individuals that clients naturally gravitated towards. It could have been his smile or the respect he showed each individual he worked with. He will be missed.
Dave B.
May 31, 2007
Although I have not seen Jim in many years, I just wanted to say that he will always be remembered by me for his good humor and his caring and considerate nature. I still remember many of his funny stories and his love for and knowledge of history. He could explain many historic battles in detail, and I was fascinated by how he could talk so passionately about these events. He made you feel like you were getting a first hand account. Also, I think about times we spent fishing together, hiking, camping and doing outdoor activities that he loved. I learned alot about the outdoors from him. He was a true friend. I regret how life takes us in different directions and we lose touch with old friends. I just wanted to say that knowing Jim really had an impact on me and that he was a great guy! My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family during this difficult time.
Aerin Burke
May 31, 2007
To "Jims" family and friends I want to express my condolences and prayers to each of you. I had the pleasure of sharing many laughs and passionate conversations with "Jim" over the last 8 years working along side him at the regional center. The passion in which he advocated for peoples rights will live on through the lives of the many people he has touched throughout his life. He will truly be missed at the regional center and other places he has touched however the gifts of passion for people's rights, reason, and friendship will continue to be a part of his legacy.
Emily Morgante
May 31, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy, I worked with Jim at Southbury Training School as he was the case manager for clients I am guardian for. The clients all loved him and would ask for him, one in paticular would say Jim, Jim Sheehannnnnn! He will be missed by many!
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