WAPPINGERS FALLS – Christopher Peter Sheeran, 63, an area resident since 1985, died peacefully at his home on August 20, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Yonkers on October 3, 1957, he was the son of John J. Sheeran, Jr. and Virginia (Murphy) Sheeran. Chris was employed by Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local 638, first as a Steamfitter for 25 years and then as a Business Agen for the union for 17 years until his retirement in 2019. He was a parishioner of St. Columba Church, and enjoyed golfing, going to the beach, reading and playing the guitar with his friends, but more than anything, he cherished time with his grandchildren.
On May 8, 1982 at St. Barnabas Church in the Bronx, Chris married the love of his life, Darlene (Geremino) Sheeran, who survives at home. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Stephanie Ann Sheeran and Elizabeth Galeano of Highland, Katherine Sheeran Pinto and Adam Pinto of Irvington, and Christopher Peter Sheeran, Jr. of Astoria; his grandchildren, Eleanor and James Pinto of Irvington; his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Sheeran Mainarich and Kenneth Mainarich of Gulfport, FL; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother, John J. Sheeran III; and his sister, Julie Ellen DeHart.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5-8pm and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday at 10am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. Masks are encouraged.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please visit Chris's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.