John Sherman

John Sherman obituary, Maspeth, NY

John Sherman

John Sherman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Papavero Funeral Home - Maspeth on Jul. 15, 2025.

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Beloved father of Marlaina Sherman, John Sherman Jr., Samantha Sherman, Kayla Sherman, Dayna Sherman and Leanna Sherman, loving son of Roberta and the late William Sherman Sr., cherished grandfather of Kasean, dear brother of William (Martha) Sherman Jr. and Loreli (Gene) Calabria, and dearest uncle and friend.
Mr. Sherman was a retired Nassau County Police Officer.
Visitation:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
9-11 AM
Papavero Funeral Home
72-27 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
Tel: (718)651-3535
Funeral Mass:
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
St. Adalbert's Church
52-29 83rd Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Tel: (718)639-0212
Interment:
St. John Cemetery
80-01 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, NY 11379
Tel: (718)894-4888
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