Gerald M. Sheehan

Gerald M. "Jerry" Sheehan, age 76, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2016. Beloved husband of 51 years to Barbara J. Sheehan, nee Karabin. Devoted father of Timothy (Amy), Kevin, and Michael (Lisa) Sheehan. Proud grandfather of Joseph, Jennifer, Katherine, Caroline, and Chloe. Dear brother of Patricia, James and the late Jack Sheehan. Preceded in death by his parents John and Ann Sheehan. Jerry was born and raised on Chicago's southeast side and graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1957. Soon thereafter he began his career at RR Donnelley & Sons where he faithfully worked in many capacities for 45 years. At some point during his younger years, Jerry earned the nickname "Moon", and it just so happens that a beautiful full moon lit up the sky on the night prior to his passing. A lifelong devoted fan of the Chicago White Sox, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and NFL Cardinals franchise, Jerry later grew very fond of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs. He loved analyzing weekly NFL matchups and had great success in various local and national pick-'em contests. He was a lifelong golfer and greatly enjoyed golfing with his sons and his southeast-side childhood buddies. Another of Jerry's favorites was his mother's homemade fried chicken and bread. He also enjoyed reading, gardening, and Civil War history. Above all, Jerry was a devoted family man, and always exuded great selflessness to not only his family, but to everyone he knew. Services for Gerald will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home.