Elvira Sheppard

3/11/2019

Elvira Sheppard of Warwick, NY, formerly of Manhattan, NY, passed away at home after a brief illness on March 11, 2019. She was 90 years old.

Vera as those who knew and loved her called her, was born in New York City on February 19, 1929 to the late Gaetano and Mary (Taussi) Coluccio.

Prior to retirement, she was an Administrative Assistant for HIP Health Insurance in NYC.

Vera is survived by her daughter, Joyce Sheppard; daughter-in-law Sophia McField; grandson Spencer McField-Sheppard; her first cousins Brian and Christa and their families, and many other cousins as well. She was predeceased by her husband, John Sheppard and sister Marie Leszcz.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 13 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 1911 Union Valley Road, Hewitt, NJ, followed by interment in Gate of Heaven, Hawthorne, NY.

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I was so sorry to hear of Vera’s passing and will remember her as a caring friend at OL P Church. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Mary Macaulay
3/15/2019

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.