Sheehan, Mary A.

GUILDERLAND- Mary A. (Rizzo) Sheehan, 72 of Guilderland, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on December 22, 2019.

Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Julian and Mary (Rovelli) Rizzo and was a graduate of Vincentian Institute. Mary worked for NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles for several years. She was a member of the Pine Haven Country Club where she served on several committees. Mary was an avid golfer and she enjoyed reading and traveling and was a Communicant of The Church of Christ the King.

She is survived by her husband Thomas J. Sheehan; her brother Vincent (Rosemary) Rizzo of Florida and sister Anne (Joe) Keens of Rensselaer; sister-in-law Barbara Rizzo McHale and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Joseph Rizzo. A special thank you goes to Barbara for her loving care and to Dr. Heidi Godoy & the Staff of the Women’s Cancer Center, Staff of 6 McCauley at St. Peter’s, Jolene and Theresa at Community Hospice and to Kate at Albany Urology for their care and concern.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday December 26 from 4-7 pm at the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Ave., Albany.

Mary’s Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday December 27 at 10:00 am at the Church of Christ the King, 40 Sumter Ave. Guilderland. Inurnment will take place at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany NY 12208.

The parish family of Christ the King will gather at 4:30 pm for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome.