Joseph Michael Sheehy

Joseph M. Sheehy, 81, of Sagamore Beach, MA, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2024 with his beloved wife of 55 years, Judith (O’Neil) Sheehy at his side. He is survived by his 2 sons, Michael Sheehy and his wife Suzanne of Westford, MA and Brendan Sheehy and his wife Eva of Sagamore Beach. He was loving “ Papa” to his grandchildren Kaden, Katie, Matthew, Jonathan and Sophia. Joe and brothers Jack, Bob and Tom grew up in Belmont MA, sons of the late John and Mary (O’Sullivan) Sheehy.

In later years there were memorable holiday parties at the Custom House in Boston, where three generations of the families gathered. Joe joined the Coast Guard after high school, when his love for the ocean began. That took him to Hawaii, New Zealand and Antarctica aboard the icebreaker East Wind. After working for Bank of Boston (ultimately Bank of America) for 19 years, Joe retired at the young age of 54. In retirement he volunteered with the United Way and with the Cape Cod and Islands Senior Environment Corps. He worked seasonally on Hy-Line ferry boats. Joe was a man who was happiest in his home where his family would visit and gather. His favorite activities were walking on the Cape Cod Canal Bike Path, playing golf, tending his yard and traveling. He was close to his cousins in Dingle, Ireland, and had a lifelong love of Irish music.

The Sheehy family would like to thank Cranberry Hospice, especially his nurse April, for the compassionate care they gave to Joe in his last months and his caregiver Mimi, who became a friend to the whole family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 23, at 11am at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 141 Main St. Buzzards Bay. A visitation with the family will be held prior to the Mass from 10-11 at the church. Burial at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bourne Friends Food Pantry, 121 Main St. Buzzards Bay, 02532 or the Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org).