

Life Long Grosse Pointe resident Daniel James Sheridan passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 30, 2012 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Dan was born in Detroit on August 31, 1939 to Richard P. Sheridan and Katherine Karrer Sheridan. Dan was the beloved husband of Sue (nee Masterson) for 49 years and proud dad of Dan (Jennifer), Tim (Ann), and Pat Carlson (Jim). Adored Granddad of JD, Patrick and Kevin Carlson; Margaret, Jack, Elizabeth and Kate Sheridan; and Danny and Conor Sheridan. Loved brother of Jack (Carole), Mary and Margaret Sheridan. He was predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law Marshall E. Prunty, Jr. Dan attended Visitation Catholic School and graduated from St. Paul High School in 1957. While at St. Paul Dan excelled in basketball, football and baseball. Dan was a member of both the 1957 All City and All-Parochial Basketball Teams. Dan graduated in Business Administration from Xavier University in 1961. Following graduation he was an active member of the Michigan National Guard Reserves. Dan's love for basketball continued during the 1960's and 70's as a basketball referee through the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). Dan's sales career with Bundy Tubing and Pittsburgh Tube spanned over forty years. His commitment and loyalty to his customers earned him respect in the automotive industry. His faith and family were the core of his life. His passion was golf having caddied as a youngster at the Port Huron Golf Club. Dan felt blessed to play often at his "home away from home", the Detroit Golf Club where he was a member for 32 years. Golf brought Dan tremendous joy. He thoroughly enjoyed his time on the course with the caddies at the DGC. Dan was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church since April of 1971. The Sheridan family will welcome loved ones and friends Saturday July 7, 2012 at 11:00 am in the gathering space of the church, 467 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at noon. In keeping with Dan's wishes there will be no funeral home service or wake. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Caddy Scholarship Fund in Memory of Daniel J. Sheridan at the Detroit Golf Club, 17911 Hamilton Road, Detroit, MI 48203.
Funeral Home:
A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe
20705 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
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