KENT, Conn.—Gregory Phillip Sheridan died peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 5, 2026, in New Milford, Conn., at the age of 77. He was born on March 19, 1949, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., to Phillip and Catherine Sheridan.
Gregg is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy; his son, Matthew Sheridan, of Glastonbury, Conn.; his son, Lucas Sheridan, and his wife, Allison, of Malverne, Long Island, N.Y.; and his daughter, Anne Sheridan, and her husband, Aaron Miller, of Boston, Mass. He is also survived by his sister, Regina Hagstrand, and her husband, Charlie, of Rexford, N.Y.; his sister-in-law, Barbara Steele, and her husband, David; and by seven adoring grandchildren, Colin, Delaney, Elliot, Lucy, Leo, Abel, and Eliza.
Gregg grew up in Pawling, N.Y., and attended SUNY New Paltz, where he majored in art and met Judy. They married in 1971 and later moved to South Kent and started their family. Gregg ran his own contract design business from the barn next to their home and found success and meaning in his work for more than four decades.
Gregg will be remembered as a bright light. He was a warm, generous, kind man who loved his family deeply, especially his wife. He was an active community member who would happily lend a hand when needed.
Throughout his time living in Kent, he coached youth sports, volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, and worked on local affordable housing. His Catholic faith was central to how he lived his life.
Gregg took pleasure in the small things in life. He loved to sing and dance and always enjoyed the opportunity to meet new people. He was a passionate fan of Notre Dame football and UConn basketball. Gregg loved driving with the windows down, telling stories, drawing and painting, watching his grandchildren swim in the pool, and cutting into a slice of pie with a cold glass of milk. He was light-hearted, optimistic, full of energy and always made time for the people he loved. He will be greatly missed.
Visiting hours will be held at Lillis Funeral Home in New Milford, Conn. on Tuesday, May 19, from 5-7 p.m. A funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Kent. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gregg’s life. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Kent Affordable Housing: PO Box 265, Kent, CT 06757
Gregg was the engine that kept old friends reunited! This is an immeasurable loss for all of us. Our best thoughts go out to Judy and the kids…
Marianne and I are deeply saddened by this news of Gregg’s passing. He was a wonderful person and the best friend anyone could wish for. He was a centerpiece and driving force of our Phi Eta Sigma fraternity reunions over the past decade at SUNY-New Paltz keeping our friendships and connections intact. He was truly the ultimate fraternity brother and this is an immeasurable loss for us all. Our prayers and thoughts are with Judy and the family at this very sad time.