John Patrick McSherry
The world lost a bright and loving light Wednesday, August 18, 2021, when John Patrick McSherry took his leave of this earth to enter the gates of heaven. As the youngest child of three born during the Great Depression, he desired during his youth to be a priest. That objective was dashed to pieces when he met the love of his life Joan Mary Taylor, who became his wife in 1952, and they remained inseparable for 68 years until her passing 11 months ago. Devoted to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and with total trust and faith in God, John was undaunted as his brood grew to seven children. He believed that if God was giving him all of these souls to care for, He also would provide the means to support them. And He did. John worked at Pfizer's corporate office in New York City for 44 years, starting in the mailroom and ending as the International Purchasing Director. He was honored to be the President of the National Association of Purchasing Managers (NAPM), to sit on NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani's Taskforce to Streamline the City's Purchasing, to teach purchasing at night to college students, and in retirement to volunteer with SCORE in helping new business owners set up and run the...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
businesses. John loved serving as a Eucharistic Minister in the Catholic Church and enjoyed participating in his parish Men's Bible Study Group. A die-hard NY Mets and NY Giants fan, he was always tickled when people would ask him if he was related to the national league umpire with the same name. His response: "Not that I'm aware of but I think I'm related to the guy who owns the McSherry's bars." With a wry Irish wit that garnered him the title "Mr. Funny Pants," he delighted and inspired his family and everyone he met with his joyful zest for life, positive attitude and playful nature. John is survived by his sister Grace McQuade, children Karleen, Jay, Brian, Mary, Teresa, Ann and Ceil; grandchildren Chrissy, Jessica, Meredith, Matthew, Therese, Meghan, Juliet, Liam, Declan, Katie and Claire; and great grandchildren Zara, Maya, Harper, Hudson, Hunter, Bennett, Kiera and Maverick.
