Stephen J. McSherry (Ret. BFD) of West Roxbury passed away on January 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Rita M. (VonEuw). Devoted father of Christopher McSherry and his partner Jennifer Snook of West Roxbury, Stephen J. McSherry and his wife Caitrin of Walpole, and Janine Smith and her husband Richard of West Roxbury. Dear brother of Robert McSherry of GA, Collette McSherry of FL, James McSherry of Germany, and the late Paul McSherry. Loving grandfather of Christopher McSherry, Jr., Nolan, and Jack McSherry, Martin and Sean Smith. Cherished brother-in-law of James VonEuw and his wife Maureen of Westwood, Maureen Carty and her husband Rich of Walpole, Paula VonEuw of Reading, and the late William and John VonEuw. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Steve donated to various charities throughout his life. He heroically served his country in the Vietnam War 101st Airborne Division. Steve honorably served the City of Boston as a firefighter for over 36 years, spending most of his career at Engine Company 33 and Ladder 15 on Boylston Street.
What he loved the most was being a dad. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his 3 children, ever since they were little, he never missed a game or an event. What he loved even more were his grandchildren. They meant everything to him. He was the patriarch of the family and will be missed forever and always.
Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Wednesday, January 15th at 10am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Private.
Visiting Hours Tuesday, January 14th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm in the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Stephen may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168 at https://www.dana-farber.org https://www.dana-farber.org or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675-8516 at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.