Obituary of Nancy A. Sheehan

Nancy Sheehan, 85, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022.

Nancy was born in Syracuse, NY on the 30th of March in 1937 to Robert and Catherine Hollembaek. Nancy grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Assumption High School. Nancy soon moved to Baldwinsville after marrying Robert Sheehan. The couple founded Sheehan's Appliances in 1972, which continues to be successfully operated by Chris and Blake Sheehan. When she was not out shopping with her daughter, Mary, and sister, Cathy, Nancy was often found ringing her cowbell, supporting her three sons in hockey, lacrosse, and soccer. Nancy was loving and devoted to both her family and the success of Sheehan's Appliances. Throughout her life, Nancy was involved in volunteer work at Vera house, Meals-on-wheels, and St. Augustine's Parish, along with being a member of the chorus.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert Sheehan. Her Children, Mary Zsemlye, Chris (Blake) Sheehan, Kevin (Karen) Sheehan, and Michael (Barbara) Sheehan; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her siblings Fred (Carolyn) Hollembaek, Cathy (Jim) Kanaley, and Rick (Eileen) Hollembaek. Nancy was also predeceased by her brothers, Robert and David and sister-in-law Isabelle Hollembaek.

Calling hours will be held on April 23rd from 10:30 to 11:30 at St. Augustine's Parish with a Christian mass held afterwards. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to the St. Augustine's food pantry.