Patrice enjoyed a long career with the State of NY as a Social Worker. She was passionate about her career working with the mentally and physically challenged. Patrice retired in 2013 after more than 38 years of service. It was during these years, that she formed lifetime friendships with many of her co-workers. Patrice will be missed by all that she came in contact with.
Patrice was loved by family and friends alike; she was well known for her boundless energy, kindness, and generosity. She was always friendly and provided selfless support to those around her. Bill and Patrice shared a wonderful life together in Stony Point, NY and Myrtle Beach, SC. Patrice was an avid reader, gardener, and enjoyed caring for her best friend, her loving dog Jordan.
Patrice is predeceased by her father, Joseph DelVecchio. She is survived by her mother, Antoinette DelVecchio, husband of 30 years, William Sheehan Sr., son and daughter-in-law, William Sheehan Jr. and Danielle DeBellis, brother Richard DelVecchio and wife Martha Gates, sisters-in-law Kathy Hunneman (Tom), Maragaret Hewitt (Fred), Patricia Kugler (Mark), Theresa Chase (Dick), Elizabeth Sheehan, brothers-in-law, Edward Sheehan (Kim), Thomas Sheehan (Kathy), James Sheehan (predeceased), and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Services Inc. in New City, NY A visitation will be held at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Services Inc. in New City, NY on Friday, 2/15 from 4-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, 2/16 at St. Augustine Church in New City at 11:15am. Private Cremation to follow.
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