Louise M. (Flannery) Sheridan's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Melrose, Massachusetts

Louise M. (Flannery) Sheridan

July 24, 1938 - September 9, 2025 (87 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts

Louise M. (Flannery) Sheridan's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Melrose, Massachusetts

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Gately Funeral Home

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Louise M. (Flannery) Sheridan

July 24, 1938 - September 9, 2025 (87 years old)

Melrose, Massachusetts


Louise M. (Flannery) Sheridan Obituary

We bid farewell to Louise M. (Flannery) Sheridan of Melrose, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 9, 2025 at the age of 87. Louise touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Louise M. (Flannery) Sheridan to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, David P. Flannery and Lena L. Flannery (Brilhante); her husband Vincent L. Rizzo of Belmont; and her siblings, James, Frances Damoiseau (John) of Waltham, Joanne Flannery of Eden Prairie, MN, Robert Flannery (June) of Burlington and David Flannery of Durham, NH..

She is survived by: her children, David Rizzo (Beth) of Woburn, Marie Rizzo of Melrose and Jackie Goo (Duane) of Gardner; her stepchildren, Michael Sheridan (Kristina) of Cornwall, VT, Debbie Sheridan of Chicago, IL and JJ Sheridan of Waltham; and her siblings-in-law, Janet Flannery of Amesbury, Marie Copp of Peabody, Kathleen Sheridan of Danvers, Jean Sheridan of Melrose, Sandra Crowley (Joel) of Melrose and Joseph Sheridan of Raymond, NH.. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Louise and Charles' name to Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, http://www.foodforthepoor.org., or to the Melrose Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 760715, Melrose, 02176, http://www.melrosesymphony.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gately Funeral Home



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Sep 15

Visitation

Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

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Sep 15

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary's Church
4 Herbert St, Melrose, MA 02176

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Sep 15

Burial

Chestnut Hill Cemetery
52 Bedford St, Burlington, MA 01803

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