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Michael Healy Obituary
October 20, 1969-September 22, 2018
Michael "Sean" Healy passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2018, he was 48 years of age.Sean is survived by his wife Heidi Healy; son Michael S. Healy, step-children, Tyler and Beth Casey; father and mother, Michael J. Healy and Linda Healy of Morgan Hill, CA; brother and sister in-law Daniel and Tammy Healy, niece Kayla Healy, nephews, Conner, Colin, and Carson Healy of Missouri City, TX.
Sean was born on October 20, 1969 in Dover, New Jersey, the son of Michael and Linda Healy. He grew up alongside his brother Daniel in Budd lake, New Jersey. Sean graduated from Morris Catholic High School in 1987.
He completed his under graduate and Master of Science Degree in Chemistry and his Ph.D. in Physical/Analytical Chemistry at Seton Hall University.
In 2005 Sean relocated from Sparta New Jersey to Redwood Shores, California to further his career in the management of quality systems and quality assurance for biotechnology companies across all stages of drug development.
In 2011, Sean met his soul mate and best friend Heidi Casey; they married in 2012.
Most recently, Sean served as Vice President, Quality for FibroGen. Prior to FibroGen, he served as Vice President of Quality at Cellerant Therapeutics, where he established both the quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) departments, including building an in-house QC laboratory. Prior to Cellerant, he led QA Operations and QC for commercial product programs at Ipsen and led good manufacturing practice (GMP) QA at Theravance.
Sean was beloved and respected by his family, friends, and colleagues for a life defined by a quiet empathy, integrity, compassion, deep intelligence and as a thoughtful mentor and advisor to many colleagues and friends. Sean enjoyed spending time in the outdoors with his family and had a never-ending passion for motorsports and sharing the experience with family and friends.
Rosary service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at St. Pius Catholic Church, 1100 Woodside Rd., Woodside, CA, at 7:00pm with visitation following until 9:00pm.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am Monday, October 1, 2018 at St. Pius Catholic Church. Procession immediately following Mass to Holy Cross Cemetery, 1500 Mission Rd., Colma, CA, in the St. Gabriel section.
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Susan Lam
October 1, 2018
Dear Sean's family, I am in the FibroGen Legal dept & worked with Sean on quality contracts. Over the years, I really enjoyed working with him. He was smart and practical with contract terms; and he was very sympathetic and kind when my UCSD daughter was very sick, and I dropped everything to be with her. Sean made it easy for me, being available by telephone, so we could push out those contracts. I know he loves his family deeply, his kids and PTA meetings were important.
Sean had a nice sense of humor, I remember fondly when I was working remotely, from home, and I told Sean I was sitting in the kitchen, looking at my lovely yard. He laughed, and said well, doesn't that sound nice? And I said it does, but it's not so nice when it's midnight, and I'm locked in the same position but can't see my lovely yard. He roared into laughter, and said I need better lights! No matter what the situation, Sean could always be counted on for friendly support. I will miss working with Sean.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that God will give you the strength to carry on during this difficult time.
October 1, 2018
So very sorry for your loss.
Dan Cittadino
September 30, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your passing. You were a very inspirational friend. I am proud to have known you and knew you would always do well in life. May God bless you and guide you through the journey of eternal life.
Michelle Kingsbury
September 30, 2018
Dear Heidi...
I want to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband.
I hope the love of family and friends will keep you strong and cradle you in this difficult time.
I know it has been a long time since we have seen one another, but I would like to be there for you.
Love,
Michelle Kingsbury (Bagley)
(909) 861-0561
September 30, 2018
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. We pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this moment in your life.
Our thoughts are with you and your family and we pray you find peace.
Francis Sloan
Erin Sloan
A S
September 29, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Peter 5:10
Andrew & Scarlett Lueder
September 28, 2018
Dearest Heidi, we are so sorry for your and your family's lost and pray that you will find peace and solace. Andrew & Scarlett Lueder
Nancy Lueder
September 28, 2018
Heidi, dear cousin, I am sorry for your loss and that of young Michael, Tyler , Beth and all family. While I had not yet met Sean, the fact he was so beloved by you and your two children speaks volumes about him as a man, husband and father. My heart is with you all.
Caitlin Morgan
September 28, 2018
Sean, as we raise the parting glass to you, Godspeed, gratitude and grace, to our good man. Thank you for being the steadfast husband of my beloved sister; the stalwart stepfather to my niece & nephew, and dedicated dad to your own son; the devoted son to your parents and loving brother to your brother; and inspiring professional colleague and community member. You will be missed on this earthly plane, and we will sorrow that you are departed. But also know that you will be fondly remembered and spoken of as though you are still here. You are now on the journey we shall all take, and I wish you well on it, sir. Peace out, from your sister-in-law, Caitlin
Christopher & Nicole Winnie
September 28, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about Sean, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace and may God comfort all of you in this difficult time. We Love all of you.
Walter Lata
September 28, 2018
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