Herbert M. Sheldon

Herbert M. Sheldon, 88, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center in Somerville, New Jersey. Born Monday, December 30, 1929 in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Herbert and Mary Sheldon. After leaving Jersey City, Herbert grew up in Brooklyn where he later often recalled playing baseball, stick ball, and working to support his family. He graduated in 1948 from George Westinghouse Vocational High School in Brooklyn, learning the trade of Watchmaker; Clock and Watch repair became a lifelong hobby and second career for him. Herbert joined the National Guard and subsequently served in the US Army, mainly stationed in Germany serving as an F/C Instrument Repairman. In 1959 Herbert married Louisa DeLucia. The couple raised their two daughters in Staten Island. Herbert served as a Police Sergeant with the NYC Police Dept; his career spanning 27 years in both the 62 and 120 NYC Precincts. After his retirement the family moved to Branchburg, New Jersey. Herbert was a devoted Husband and Father, a loving Grandfather, and a good Friend and Mentor to many. For many years "Artisan Herb" dabbled in painting, drawing, restoration and the like. A lifelong learner, he enjoyed reading history and other non-fiction. Throughout his life, Herb continued making new friendships, while always cherishing those from his youth and Police Dept days, socializing and reminiscing with family and friends as often as he could. In his later years he also looked forward to warm winters in Florida. Herbert was a kind, caring and generous gentleman to all. He encouraged many people in his life and was always ready to share his "words of wisdom" and a story or two to go with them. "Hard work ain't easy" but "Keep up the Spirit." Herbert was predeceased by his beloved wife, Louisa, who passed away in 2008. He was also predeceased by his son, Stephen Sheldon, who passed away in 1972, his daughter, Deborah Chieco, who passed away in 1996 and his grandson, Christopher Chieco who passed away in 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Healy; son-in-law, Joseph Healy; grandchildren, Jack Healy, James Paul Healy, Nicole Chieco and Renee Sweet; and his great grandchildren, Mercedes Chieco and Preston Sweet. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Rd Staten Island, New York 10312. Interment will follow in Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. The family will receive friends from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday at The John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd. (at Eltingville Station), Staten Island, New York. Donations in Memory of Herbert may be made to any one of his favorite Charities including: Catholic Charities USA P.O. Box 17066 Baltimore, MD 21297-1066 To donate over the phone, please call (703) 549-1390 M-F 8:30am to 4:30pm (EST) 1(800) 919-9338 after 4:30pm (EST) on weekdays, and Saturdays and Sundays or to donate online please visit: https://secure2.convio.net/ccusa/site/Donation2?idb=1955514168&DONATION_LEVEL_ID_SELECTED=1&df_id=1920&mfc_pref=T&1920.donation=form1&s_subsrc=HOMECTA&s_src=CCUSASITE&idb=0 Samaritan's Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/where-most-needed/ Knights of Columbus Christian Refugee Relief Fund: https://www.christiansatrisk.org/en/donate.html NYC Boy Scouts of America: https://www.bsa-gnyc.org/donate

Herbert M. Sheldon

December 30, 1929 - January 12, 2018