Sheehan, Mary T.

SLINGERLANDS- Mary (Trzaskos) Sheehan, 101, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Born in Amsterdam, NY she was the daughter of the late Stanislaw and Aniela (Felkiel) Trzaskos. Her early education was in the Amsterdam School System. She moved to Elmira, NY where she resided with Ralph and Carolyn (Calkins) Austin. Mary graduated from Southside High School and Elmira College with a teaching degree in economics and business administration. Mrs. Sheehan taught in Congers, Westport and Corning and in later years, she was employed at Albany High School as secretary to the principal, retiring in 1983.

Mary was a Communicant and member of the Altar Rosary Society at Historic St. Mary’s Church, a member of the Albany and NYS Retired Teachers’ Association and a Friend of the Albany Public Library. She was an accomplished seamstress, former member of the Embroiderers Guild, and enjoyed flower gardening, reading, and traveling in the USA and Europe. Mary was an active member of the University Club and Historic Albany Foundation, and was loved by many for her always sharp and witty personality.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband William A. Sheehan, D.D.S. and daughter Mary Kathleen Roden-Tice and siblings Irene Ault, Joseph Trzaskos and Stanley Trzaskos. She is survived by her cherished grandchildren Christopher (Kaitlyn) Roden of Auburn, NY and Katherine (David) Symonds of Connecticut and six great-grandchildren, and son-in-law Steve Tice; her devoted niece, Karen Trzaskos (David) Brownell; nephews, Laurence (Patricia), Richard, Bruce and Mark Trzaskos and niece, Angela Trzaskos (Dennis) Dubuc.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, funeral services will be held privately. Interment will be in the family plot at St. John’s Cemetery, Amsterdam.

Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Historic St. Mary’s Church 10 Lodge St. Albany, NY 12207.