Thomas H. Sheridan of Yardley passed away on October 1, 2017 following a recent diagnosis of liver cancer.  He was 62.  Tom died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and beloved companion Sheila Papa.

Tom was the devoted father of three beautiful children: Anna, Olivia, and Roman.  All three were adopted from Russia.  Tom and his former wife, Judith Curlee, initially intended to adopt one child.  Then they decided to get a sister for Anna.  But on their second visit to Russia, to complete the adoption of Olivia, while at the orphanage (where children do not cry because as infants they learn that crying does not draw attention), a little boy named Roman grabbed hold of him and would not let go.  That moment went straight to Tom’s heart and the rest is history.  The hurdle of navigating the Russian court system to adopt even one child, let alone three, is daunting.  Not for Tom.  He and Judy would make a third trip back to Russia to bring home their son.

Tom attended Drexel University and earned BS in Industrial Engineering an MBA in Finance. Tom was the Executive Vice President of Keystone Answering Service for 21 years and was also the owner of Allgood Communications, Inc. located in Pueblo, Colorado. Because of his intellect, interests, and work ethic, Tom was a successful businessman throughout his life. He was a Renaissance Man, a rare blend of entrepreneur, engineer, and was a leader in the telephone answering service industry. He played an integral role in the development of the industry's certification programs.

Thomas was President of the Canadian Call Management Association from 2011-2012, served on the Board of Directors for Real Partners Uganda 2011-2013, and was President of Vassar Square Condominium Association, his vacation haven by the sea from 2014 until present.

In keeping with Tom's generous spirit, sense of adventure, love of family and travel, Tom made three trips to Uganda to help develop a pilot school called Mustard Seed Academy. He learned of this mission from his sister Signe Culleny when two members of her church created Real Partners Uganda and opened a school in Lukaya, Uganda with 40 students in 2003. Tom's first trip was in 2010 and his primary focus was to chaperone and support his 16-year-old nephew Luke Culleny film Service Safari: Mission of Hope; a feature documentary project showcasing the innovative school and its students. Tom also began to brainstorm and make plans to implement a solar powered water project.

In 2011, Tom returned and pioneered the water project to supply Kalungi Health Center, a small rural clinic with fresh water from a spring nearly half a mile away by getting solar power and piping installed.  The piping still serves the clinic which has now grown into a small hospital and licensed nursing school headed by Tom’s friend, Dr. Peter Kizza. In 2016, Tom returned to Uganda with his beloved partner Sheila Papa and together they set up a computer laboratory at Mustard Seed Academy. It has become a vital facility for the school and is the only one in the area with 24/7 wifi service.

Tom worked hard, played hard, traveled, read widely, mastered photography, could fix anything electrical, mechanical, or numerical, treasured his time and travel with Sheila, and taught many life lessons to his children and anyone who knew him.  Tom was a philosopher, problem-solver, humanitarian and his kindness, generosity and benevolence had no bounds.

Tom is predeceased by his father, Philadelphia radio personality Phil "Uncle Philsie" Sheridan and his brother Larry Sheridan.

He is survived by his mother Louise Sheridan, beloved companion Sheila Papa, beautiful children Anna, Olivia, and Roman Sheridan, sisters Cheri Sheridan and Signe Culleny and their extended families and many colleagues and dear friends.

Tom's family wishes to thank Anthony Mannino, M.D. his longtime friend and physician, along with the kind staff at Aria Hospital, Torresdale, and the Compassionate Care hospice nurses Monica Eafrati and Ellen Jacobs for shepherding Tom and his family to his final rest.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the church of Sacred Heart, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey where the family will receive visitors from 9:00-10:00 AM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to the Trenton Soup Kitchen, 72 Escher St., Trenton, NJ 08609 or to Real Partners Uganda, 523 LaFayette Blvd., Brigantine, NJ 08203.