It is with great sorrow that the family of Eugene A. Sheridan Jr. announce his passing on October 24,2020 after a prolonged struggle with cancer. He was 79 years old.

Gene was born in White Plains, New York on Easter Sunday April 13th 1941. The son of immigrant parents from Ireland, Gene inherited his love of art and beauty from his mother Jean, an artist, and an incredible sense of humor and industry from his father, Eugene Sr.

He grew up in Chappaqua, NY and since an early age, Gene loved to travel and loved foreign languages, especially Spanish. He had an excellent singing voice and during his high school years at Archbishop Stepinac High School White Plains, NY performed in a production of “Oklahoma”. It was one of his fondest memories, and as he would like to say of his acting career: “I coulda’ been a contenda’!”

He attended Providence College graduating in 1963 and pursing his passion for history, graduated with a Masters degree from Villanova University in 1965. Always intellectually curious, Gene continued his post graduate studies at New York University, within reach of a doctoral degree.

Gene served his country as a U.S. Army Captain during the Vietnam War and after a brief stint as a teacher in Brooklyn, NY joined his father’s Real Estate business in Chappaqua, NY.

His first marriage, to Patricia Connell ended in divorce in 1978 after which Gene became active in the local chapter of SDRC, Separated, Divorced and Remarried Catholics.

A man of great spiritual faith, it was at these meetings that Gene would meet the love of his life, Carmela Turco. After an eight-year courtship, they married in 1986 settling in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Gene worked as a social worker with adolescents and seniors for 20 years. In 1999 together with his partner Carmela they created and owned the Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast in Salisbury Mills, NY. They also enjoyed travelling together extensively throughout the US, Mexico and Europe.

After retiring to beautiful Cape Cod in 2011, Gene enjoyed the Cape Symphony, fine dining, reading and continuing his historical research. His most recent subject, the life and work of the artist Alonso Wells. Gene was a member of Saint Mary Magdala Ecumenical Church and was a loyal supporter of numerous charities. The memory of his gentle smile will forever warm our hearts.

Gene is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carmela, his son David Sheridan of Michigan, his sister, Sr. Patricia Sheridan, RDC of White Plains, NY, his step children John Corbo of NY, NY (predeceased), Susan Corbo of Dennis, MA, Andrew Corbo of NY, NY, and his granddaughter Isabella Corbo NY, NY.

Visitation will be held at Hallett Funeral Home 273 Station Ave, South Yarmouth from 3pm-5pm Friday October 30, 2020. Additional visiting hours will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020 from 2pm-5pm at the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, 418 Bedford Rd. Pleasantville, NY. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020 at 11AM at the Chapel of the Divine Compassion, 52 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY.

Our thanks to the VNA Hospice of Cape Cod for their devoted service to Gene and his family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the VNA Hospice of Cape Cod.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Gene will surely be missed...his quick wit and pleasant smile will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Carmela and Family, It was such an honor for me to call Gene my friend. He will be sorely missed.

Carmella, We send our condolences from Florida. We are very saddened by Gene’s passing. We wish you loving memories and the strength that family and loved ones will bring!

Carmela, I’m deeply saddened that you have lost Gene. He will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to you and Gene’s family.