Martin F. Sheridan

Martin F. Sheridan, age 80 of Toms River, NJ, and formerly of Wayne, NJ and Norwalk, CT, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and devoted children.

Marty was born in 1942 to Mike and Madelyn Sheridan of Jersey City, NJ. After the death of his mother, he was raised by his father, a Jersey City policeman, alongside his brothers Mike and Danny. Marty recalled his youth fondly and loved to share stories from his childhood and college days. He attended St. Michael’s High School in Union City where he met his high school sweetheart Bonni. Marty, named after his Olympic Gold Medalist uncle Martin J. Sheridan, was a star athlete whose passion and skill in football earned him a scholarship to Upsala College where he received a degree in Chemistry. After graduation, Marty and Bonni were married on October 3, 1964 at St. Paul’s Church in Princeton, NJ. They have loved each other very much and enjoyed a truly good life during their fifty-eight years of marriage. Marty began his career at Uniroyal where he proved himself and made lifelong friends. During his successful career, he also worked for Raybestos, Star Glo Rubber Manufacturing, Becton Dickinson, Ames Manufacturing, and R.T. Vanderbilt. He was very technically savvy with an expert knowledge of the rubber industry. He also contributed a great deal to the 14th Edition of the Vanderbilt Rubber Handbook before retiring to Toms River, NJ about ten years ago. After residing a few years in Wallington, NJ, he and his wife moved to their first home in Wayne, NJ where they raised their three children. Here he enjoyed playing in a local softball league, coaching basketball, and volunteering his time to the community. Marty and Bonni always made sure that their door and table were open to old and new friends alike, they created a home where all were welcome. He always believed the life worth living was the life that gave.

He was known by many names over the years. To his cousins and childhood friends, Butch. As a friend and husband, Marty. Then Dad, Uncle Marty, Grandpa, and his favorite Grandpa Gorilla. He always looked forward to every opportunity to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved spending time with all of them, watching their sports, school events, theatre and dance performances, and more. He was so very proud of each of them and loved them very much. Marty was also an avid reader and movie fan, and he loved to play golf. He was always willing to share his knowledge and wisdom, and was often found imparting life-lessons to his kids and grandkids and others. Marty also enjoyed spending summers with his family at Long Beach Island on the Jersey Shore. His memory will be treasured by his family and friends for many years to come. Marty is survived by his beloved wife, Bonni (Kathleen Sheridan) and their three children; Marty Sheridan and his wife Robin and their children Sam, Jake and Emma; Sue Corb and her husband Kevin and their children Maddie, Shannon and David; and Kara Keene and her husband Ben. Marty was predeceased by his three siblings: Margaret Kirk, Daniel Sheridan, and Michael Sheridan.

For those wishing to make a donation in Marty’s memory, please consider St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, www.stjude.org.