Jerome P. Sheehan, 78

Jerome P. Sheehan of Poulsbo died Oct. 6, 2007 in Poulsbo. He was 78.

Sheehan was born in New Jersey on May 9, 1929.

He married Patricia Sheehan.

Sheehan worked as an executive for both Amtrack and Alitalia Airlines.

He enjoyed traveling, music and singing, reading and staying current on technology. He was a member of the International SKAL Club and served as president for the United States chapter, NSCUSA.

Sheehan is survived by his wife Patricia Sheehan; sons Thomas (Claudette Bergere) Sheehan of Los Angeles, Jay (Mark Stein) Sheehan of San Diego and Michael Sheehan of Ballard; daughters Kathleen (Edward) Burgess of Los Angeles and Erin Sheehan of Bainbridge Island; brother Thomas Sheehan of New Jersey; and many nieces and nephews.

Sheehan was preceded in death by his brother Donald.

Arrangements are being handled by the Stone Chapel.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Stone Chapel, 22272 Foss Road in Poulsbo.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to the Floyd & Delores Jones Cancer Institute at Virginia Mason. Donations can be sent to Virginia Mason Foundation, Mail Stop D1-MF, P.O. Box 1930, Seattle, WA 98111.