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1934
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2016
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James Sheehan Obituary
He was born in Cambridge, Mass., June 17, 1934, a son of the late James J. and Ann (O'Donoghue) Sheehan and was raised in Ireland before returning to America. He was a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and had retired from Advanced Products Company of North Haven. Mr. Sheehan was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church. He was very proud of his Irish and American Heritage, and was a member of the Irish American Community Center. He was a very accomplished wood carver known as the "Claddaugh Carver", and had served as past president of the Connecticut Woodcarvers Association.
In addition to his wife, Theresa, he is survived by his children, Laura Bell and her husband, Theodore, and Jamie Sheehan and his wife, Regina; his grandchildren, Ryan, Meghan, Audrey, Colin, and Georgiana; his siblings, Thomas Sheehan and his wife, Noreen, Joan (Mrs. Richard) Lipp, Mary (Mrs. Robert) Ward, and Michael Sheehan and his wife, Teresa; and many nieces and nephews.
His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 2, directly at Our Lady of Fatima Church at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors will be in the State Veterans' Cemetery in Middletown.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Sheehan
Valerie Carty
December 5, 2016
So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Ellen Urciola
December 4, 2016
I am so, so, sorry Terry. My Love, Prayers, and thoughts. I will be in touch soon.
John JoAnn Cahill
December 4, 2016
Our thoughts are with you Mick and family. May the sorrow pass and light shine again on you all. John and JoAnn
Anita Fontaine
December 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss. We were always treated like family when we visited. My prayers are with all the family.
Love Anita Fontaine
Bob McVety
December 1, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great woodcarver & a better friend. I will miss his incredible carvings, great stories & infectious laugh. Jim was a true "Irish Gentleman" in every sense of the words. The woodcarving world has lost a great one & heaven has gained a great one. The Connecticut Woodcarving Association is better off for having Jim as a mentor & friend & we all send our thoughts & prayers to his family.
Mary Lynch
November 30, 2016
I write in honour and fond memories of my eldest first cousin who filled the world for 82 years with a wonderful smile and joy in his heart. His love of his family was paramount and so, to Terry, Laura and Ted, Jamie and Regina and their families I say, cherish the memories.
Jeanne Berrier
November 30, 2016
My Prayers are with you all he will be missed and was very loved by all. So So sorry for your lost
November 30, 2016
So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory
Matt 5:4,5
BC~
November 30, 2016
Jimmy was a great friend. He always treated my family as family. He will be missed. Anita Fontaine
Laurene Goode-Gade
November 30, 2016
Anyone who knew this man received a personal carving on their heart that will remain with them forever. So blessed to have known such a humble and gracious man. Prayers to Terry, Laura, Jamie and the rest of his beautiful family.
Chris Lipp
November 30, 2016
I grew up with the greatest extended family a man could ask for, and even though all of our last names were not "Sheehan" we knew where are roots originated. Much of that knowledge and sense of belonging came from my Uncle Jimmy. He not only grounded us in our Irish roots, he encouraged all of us in our creative endeavors. Some of my fondest memories are spending time in his shop watching him work wonders with wood, only realizing later in life what an inspiration he had been to me and many others. I will miss my favorite Uncle and can only begin to imagine the loss felt by Terry, Laura, Jamie and all his wonderful grandchildren - my thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Perez Family
November 29, 2016
Papa Jimmy was an amazing man. I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to know him and be part of his life. He will be missed by everyone..
Rich and Rita Papallo
November 29, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of Jimmies passing. . He was such a great friend and coworker at Advanced Products. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rich and Rita
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