Patrick L. Sheridan

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Posted 3/17/19

MENDOTA - Patrick L. Sheridan, 90, formerly of Mendota, passed away March 15, 2019 at the Illinois Veterans Home at LaSalle just three days before his 91st birthday.

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Patrick L. Sheridan

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MENDOTA - Patrick L. Sheridan, 90, formerly of Mendota, passed away March 15, 2019 at the Illinois Veterans Home at LaSalle just three days before his 91st birthday.

Private family services will be held on Thursday, March 21 at the Merritt Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Pat was born March 18, 1928 in Moundville, Mo. to Philip and Gretna (Butler) Sheridan. He married Louise Smith on Dec. 26, 1956 in Pittsfield.

Survivors include his wife; one sister, Mary (Doug) Sterchi of LaMoille; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Michael.

Pat was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Alaska during the Korean War. He received the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from Del Monte Corp. in 1985 after 25 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and earned the “Garden of the Month” award.

Memorials may be directed to Mendota Area Senior Services.