Michael J. Sheridan 1940-2023
McDONALD — Michael “Mike” J. Sheridan, 82, passed peacefully, Monday Jan. 16, 2023, at Hospice House, with his family at his side.
Mike was born June 19, 1940, in Youngstown, the son of the late Robert F. and Lucille McBride Sheridan. He was a lifelong area resident.
He graduated from Ursuline High School, Class of 1959. He enlisted in the Army shortly after in 1960; he was stationed in Fort Benning, Ga., and was honorably discharged in 1962.
Mike married the love of his life, Judith E. O’Brian, at St. Rose Church in Girard, on May 5, 1962. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage.
He had worked various jobs before working for Gasser Chair for 25 years, retiring in 2005.
Mike’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially anything to do with his grandchildren’s sporting events.
He could often be seen hanging out with his grandson, Louie, and his friends at work, and would bring donuts to everyone.
Mike leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Judith; his daughters, Denise (Lou) Ronghi of Girard and Diane (Robert) Zajach of McDonald; his son-in-law, Stephen M. Firment of McDonald; and grandchildren, Ryan (Danica) Ronghi, Lance (Danielle) Ronghi, Louie (Katie) Ronghi, Matthew (Michaela) Firment and Stefani M. Firment. He also leaves his great grandchildren, Jase, Makenzie, Tommy, Janko, Matthias, Wesley, Audrey, Addie and new baby in two weeks, Emma; his sister, Nora Mae Larson of Cincinnati; and sisters-in-law, Mary M. Sheridan of Poland and Monica Rothwell of McDonald.
Besides his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Sheridan Firment, who passed Aug. 5, 2021; his sister, Mary Theresa Sheridan (Powell E.) Burrows; brothers, Robert “Bob” (Rita) Sheridan and John M. Sheridan; and brother-in-law, David A. Larson
Family and friends may call from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at Kinnick Funeral Home, Girard Chapel, 222 S. State St., followed immediately by a funeral service at 5:30 p.m., celebrated by the Very Rev. John Sheridan. Military honors will be presented after service.
The Sheridan family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Bharagava Ravi; Mike’s hospice nurse, Danielle and aide, Dennis; and the staff of Hospice of the Valley, for the compassion and care shown to Mike.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512. Family and friends of Mike may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to leave condolences for the Sheridan family.
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