John L. Sheridan

John L. Sheridan, 76, of Clifton, NJ passed away on Thursday April 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s General Hospital. He left behind his beloved wife, Ilona Barany-Sheridan. He is the beloved father of Christina Realbutto and her husband Russell, grandfather to Karissa, Mackenzie, Nico, and Caterina DeNoia. He was a dear brother to Florence Dockray and her husband Angus, and brother Thomas Sheridan. He was a beloved and dear friend to Christopher(Butchie) and Tina Garvey who John loved as a son. He was stepfather to Michael and Christopher Garvey Jr. He is a dear friend to Mary Banya for over 40 years.
John was born and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. Over the past 50 years he’s lived in Garfield and most recently Clifton, NJ. During this time he was the owner of several food related businesses in the local area. Before retiring in November 2000 John was the owner of Villa Pizza on Lakeview Ave in Clifton NJ for 29 years. Over the past 20 years he’s been involved in the antique business with his wife and at most recently Antique Annex 2 in Bloomfield, NJ. John enjoyed his beloved Maltese dogs, cooking for friends, and vacationing in his summer home in Ocean Gate, NJ, and yearly vacations to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to see his “second family”. John touched many hearts and lives both personally and professionally. He was truly a good friend to all and will certainly be missed.
Arrangements by O’Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad Street Bloomfield. Please express condolences at
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