Brother Edward J. Sheehy, FSC

On December 22, 2022, age 76.  Brother Ed is predeceased by his father Edward Sheehy, brother Michael, nephew Michael Andrew and infant nephew Matthew. Survived by his mother Rosemary Sheehy, his brothers Richard (Madeleine), Dennis, Andrew (Sara), Terence (Maura), and his sisters Christine (Francis), Eileen (James), Kathleen, and Kelly (John). Also survived by 29 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews, all of whom had a special place in Edward’s heart.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday, January 6, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm at De La Salle Chapel on the campus of La Salle University, 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141. Funeral Mass 5:00 pm. Interment Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 11:30 am at De La Salle Cemetery in Beltsville, MD.              

Brothers of the Christian Schools: District of Eastern North America sadly announce the passing of

BROTHER Edward J. Sheehy FSC

Born Edward John Sheehy in Brooklyn NY on 6 May 1946

Died at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft NJ on 22 December 2022

Entered the Ammendale MD Novitiate on 15 June 1963

Received the Religious Habit and Name James Emeric on 1 September 1963

Pronounced Perpetual Vows in Baltimore MD on 22 October 1972

ASSIGNMENTS

1964–1968    Elkins Park PA           La Salle College (scholasticate

1968–1973    Baltimore MD         Calvert Hall College High School

     1973–1977    Washington DC         Saint John’s College High School

  1977–1983    Jersey City NJ             Hudson Catholic High School

1983–1988    Pittsburgh PA            Central Catholic High School

1988–2022    Philadelphia PA            La Salle University

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Friday, 6 January 2023

Visitation – 1.00pm to 4.45pm

Funeral Mass – 5.00pm

La Salle University · De La Salle Chapel

1900 West Olney Avenue · Philadelphia PA 19141

Reception following

Saturday, 7 January 2023

Rite of Committal & Final Commendation – 11.30am

La Salle Hall Chapel

6001 Ammendale Road · Beltsville MD 20705

Interment following

De La Salle Cemetery

6001 Ammendale Road · Beltsville MD 20705

Reception following

Brother Edward died peacefully on Thursday morning after a brief respite in hospice care.

The District of Eastern North America remembers Brother Edward with memorial liturgies according to the tradition of the Institute. Through their prayers, communities and individuals entrust Brother Edward to God’s loving care.

† May he rest in peace. †

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