Dennis Sheahan, 71

• Nickname: Denny
• Added: 09-28-2025
• Died: Feb 9th, 2024

• Hometown: Cohoes, NY
• Occupation: General Electric 40+year employee

About Dennis: There is so much more to tell about my DaddyO, Dennis Albert Sheahan. For now, I will repeat about how much better he left this world by being in it and giving himself. more... less...

Obituary or Eulogy: My father, Dennis Albert Sheahan, was the type of man you wanted as your best friend, your father, and to help your heart feel loved with a love resembling Jesus's selflessness. Always focused on others' happiness, Dennis Albert was present when you were with him. Likely, his voice overflowed with joy to see you, and you felt seen, cared for, and known in his presence. My father loved people, and he especially took a deep love and focus on his family, especially his children, who were his pride and joy. A man with a big heart and pure mind, he was a kid at heart in many ways. He would often be found spending time with loved ones, playing some game with his kids or grandkids, or cooking some meal to show his family the deep love he had for them. His gift of self through being present with others was often one of the many parts of Denny that left each person feeling filled up by knowing him and being known by him. A man rarely focused on his own needs, met or unmet; his needs were often shown to be met by spending time with the people he held near and dear to his heart. The gift of Denny's time and heart was the greatest gift he gave, in addition to helping those around him know themselves better simply by being in Denny's loving presence. As one of his daughters, I can say that there was never a day that went by that I wondered about the depth of my father's love for me. Still, not one day goes by that I don't feel his love for and with me. That is a treasure he gave and left us with, a love that was felt and shown tangibly and intangibly. He made love look easy. That is who he was. And to this day, one word that I could easily use to describe my earthly father is LOVE. I treasure the gift of who my father, Dennis Albert Sheahan, was to me, and for this world. For I know that he left an indelible mark on not just my mind, heart, and soul, but on the souls of all the men and women he encountered during his precious time on this side of heaven. Until we meet again, DaddyO, every breath I take will be breaths of gratitude, for the ways you have so selflessly been there for me and our family. Thank you, from all the spaces of my heart. A heart that will forever have the mark of your precious fatherly love. Thank you. more... less...