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Christopher Sheehan Obituary

Detective Christopher Raymond Sheehan 30, of Fort Lauderdale died suddenly on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Christopher was a seven year veteran of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and a member of the department's S.W.A.T. team. Christopher graduated from Cardinal Gibbons High School and the University of North Florida. Christopher was at the peak of his life. He loved fishing, hunting, spending time with family and friends and his beloved dogs Kona and Mongo. He was honored to be able to protect and serve the public as a law enforcement officer and was to be married in October to the love of his life, Amanda Alois. Christopher will always be remembered and deeply loved by his parents, James and Connie Sheehan of Wilton Manors, his brother and best friend Ryan Sheehan and his wife Sarah of Jacksonville, his beautiful fiancée Amanda, grandparents Conley and Janet Smith of Fort Lauderdale and Dennis and Marian Sheehan of Plantation, uncle and aunts Dennis and Colleen Sheehan of Weston and Carmine and Kathleen Giuffrida of Boca Raton, and cousins Keri, Logan and Teagan Jorcin of Weston, Craig Sheehan and his wife Carolyn, Joseph Giuffrida and Carmine Giuffrida. A visitation will be held from 4 - 7 pm on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Fort Lauderdale Police Officers Association, 4500 S.W. 13 Street, Plantation and a celebration of Christopher's life will be held at 10:30 am on Friday August 26, 2016 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. 5 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. In Lieu of Flowers, Christopher's family request that donations be made in the name and memory of Christopher Raymond Sheehan to the Fort Lauderdale Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 31, 735 NE 3 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33304. Online condolences can be shared at edkalis.com, arrangements entrusted to Edwards Cremation & Funeral Services, Wilton Manors.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Aug. 24, 2016.

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Alex & Donna Kono

September 12, 2016

Jim , Connie, and family,
We just found out about your loss through a neighbor when we got back home and wanted to tell you how very sorry we are about your loss. Please let us know if you need anything . Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time .

Alex & Donna

Barbara Lanier

August 30, 2016

Our hearts are breaking for all of your family. We can't imagine what you are going through.
Love and prayers,
Errol and Barbara Lanier

August 27, 2016

Connie and Jim,
There are no words that I can say to you that will ease your pain.....Just know that you two are in my heart and thoughts. So sorry! Anita Goffman ( Lisa Malloy's Mother)

August 27, 2016

Sam and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Sam and Mary Lou Hartshorn

Robin Wright Abicht

August 27, 2016

to the entire Sheehan family , we are so sorry for your loss and am lifting your family & loved ones up in prayers. Gods Peace be with you all and Thank you for raising generations of Heroes Robin Wright Abicht , Jimmie and Joey Wright & family . Terri Wright King and family , Barbie Wright White And family

Kathy Lennon-Rowe

August 26, 2016

Jimmy, Connie and family. I was so sorry to hear about your amazing son. May you find strength in your friends and family at this difficult time.

August 26, 2016

Jim, Connie and family, I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Anna Lee Huber
Cattail Creek, NC

August 26, 2016

When someone so young and full of life is taken so senslely there a just no words that are sufficient.
Our deepest condolences go to the entire Sheehan family. May God comfort you.
Harry and Barbara Small

August 26, 2016

Jim, Connie and Ryan...the Spier family sends their deepest sympathies. We will keep your family in our prayers. God bless and peace to you.

August 26, 2016

Connie,Jim, Ryan and the entire Sheehan family, we offer our deepest condolences for the loss of Chris. There are no words to comfort you or even get you through this but know that we will be there for you. Now, we pray To Chris. Love Laura, Steve,Steven and Mark Kastner

August 25, 2016

Jim, Connie and family - We are so very sorry for your loss. We watched your wonderful son grow from a child during his days in Wilton Manors Little League to a respected and loving man. Although the memories he provided will be remembered, he will be missed. Our prayers are with you all.
Pat, Jan and Matt Cooney

Laurie Kaufman

August 25, 2016

Connie, I remember how you spoke about your boys with such love & pride when we worked together at FES. I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you and your family.

John

August 25, 2016

Deepest Condolences, we are next door neighbors to the south of Chis's home. I was just getting to know him as a neighbor, he was a good man and hard working. If the is anything we can do leave a note (6720) The Nelsons.

Sharrone Garbarino

August 25, 2016

Marion and Dennis, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Susan Gabriel

August 25, 2016

Connie and Jim, I was sadden buy the unfortunate death of Chris. Please accept my sincere condolences and my thoughts are with you and your families.

Jean Hanna

August 25, 2016

Jim, Connie, my deepest sympathies for your loss. You are in my prayers for strength through such difficult time.

August 25, 2016

Jim, Connie and Ryan...the Sposa family sends their deepest sympathies. We will keep your family in our prayers. God bless and peace to you.

August 24, 2016

My family and I send our thoughts and prayers. This is heartbreaking.

AJ Szugye
Asheville NC

August 24, 2016

Connie, Jim and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My heart just breaks over this.

Jan Szugye-Edwards, St. Augustine Fl
AJ Szugye Asheville NC

Ron Nyegard

August 24, 2016

My humblest condolences to you Jim and Connie and family. Bless you all.

with love,
Ron

Paul Gereffi and family

August 24, 2016

We are sorry to hear this news. Words cannot express the pain of this devastating event. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

August 24, 2016

Connie, Jimmy , Ryan , Amanda, Janet , Conley , puppers , family ,
No words can express the hurt you feel .
Xoxo

Donna Jones

August 24, 2016

Connie, family and Amanda I am so sorry for your loss. I just want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Scott, Jojo and Jordan Considine

August 24, 2016

Our love and prayers to you all. We are so sorry for your loss. We love you.

Paddy Nyegard

August 24, 2016

Our hearts hurt for you all.
Prayers and love

Christer Billinger

August 24, 2016

Deepest condolences to the entire Sheehan family.

August 24, 2016

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever. Our deepest sympathy to you and the entire family. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Ann & Bruce MacNeil

Jim and Debbie Ferranti

August 24, 2016

Jim, Connie, Chris's Fiance,and the entire Sheehan Family. It is with our deepest sympathy we express how sorry we are for your loss. I believe and hold dear the thought that you will see him again in a better light.
With love Jim And Debbie Ferranti

Laurie Johnson

August 24, 2016

Jimmy and Connie
I am devastated and so sad to just have heard this news. So very sorry ....
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire Smith / Sheehan family
Love Laurie (Dorosy ) Johnson

The Simon & Rolon Family

August 24, 2016

On behalf of of the entire Simon and Rolon family, we are deeply saddened for your loss and wish your entire extended family our condolences. May you find strength and solace through your friends, family, colleagues and more during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Eric, Terry & Elissa

Phillip Pennington

August 24, 2016

I want to send my condolences to the entire family. I wish I could come up with words to ease your sense of loss.

Bob & Suzanne Edgar

August 24, 2016

Jim and Connie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

August 24, 2016

Jim, Connie and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. No words can express how sorry we are for your loss.
With deepest sympathy and much love,
Raf, Christine, Emma and Ryan Omana

Cathleen Olson

August 24, 2016

Connie, Jim and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and strength in the arms of beloved friends and family. And, the faith in God to guide you through this time of sorrow. With Deepest Sympathy and Love, Cathleen and Tom

August 24, 2016

Please know, dear Connie and Jim, that you are in our thoughts and prayers and always in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family...Paul, Emily & Marianne

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