Thomas W. Sheehan

Tom Sheehan, 81, a 31 year resident of Henderson passed away September 15, 2012. Tom was born December 18, 1930 in Phildelphia, PA to the late Elizabeth (Dietrich) and William Sheehan. Tom attended St. Helena's Grade School, LaSalle College High School, and LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA. After his army service, he obtained his Certified Public Accountant License and Certified Municipal Accountant License in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and was a Principle in the accounting firm of Deloitte Haskin & Sells, for 25 years. In 1981 Tom partnered with his brother, Bill, in Bills CPA firm on Water St. in Henderson. The firm became known as Sheehan & Sheehan, Ltd.; a business relationship that lasted 25 years until their retirement. Tom is survived by his wife, Helene, of 55 years; his brother, William J. Sheehan and his wife MaryJo Sheehan; sister-in-law Joan M. Wright and many nieces and nephews.

Tom was active in the community as Treasurer of the Childrens Service Guild of Southern Nevada, Treasurer of the Henderson Historical Society, a member of the Henderson Public Improvement Trust, a member of the finance committee at St. Peter the Apostle Church and was a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotarty International. He enjoyed golf and was an active member of the Black Mountain Golf and Country Club.

Funeral Mass will be at St. Peter the Apostle Church at 204 Boulder Hwy, Henderson, NV Thurs. September 20, 2012 at 11:00 am. Private interment will take place at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, NV.

In lieu of flowers please make donation to the Childrens Service Guild of Southern Nevada, P.O. Box 44309, Las Vegas, NV 89116. The Guild financially assists children touched by the Family Court System and the Juvenile Justice System.

Arrangements under the direction of Palm Boulder Highway Mortuary, Henderson, NV.