Write a commentFrederick M. Sheffield, 78 of Oswego died Friday December 1, 2023 in St. Luke Health Services, after a long illness.
Fred was born in Oswego the son of the late Macel and Thelma (Peterson) Sheffield.
He was an ironworker for Local # 60, Syracuse for 21 years before going to work for the City of Oswego as a heavy equipment driver for the Department of Public Works. Fred served in the United States Marine Corp., for two terms during the Vietnam War from 1963 until 1967. He was a member of Bill W. group for forty years, and he enjoyed the outdoors: boating, fishing, and going camping.
The highlight of Fred’s life was spending time with his family especially his beloved grandchildren; he cherished every moment.
Fred is survived by his wife of 56 years Mary (Oleyourryk) Sheffield of Oswego and their children Frederick (Jackie) Sheffield of NC; Edward (Lori) Sheffield of Libson, NY; Kelly (Atwan Lane) Sheffield of Oswego; Patrick (Chrystal) Sheffield of Oswego; his siblings Joan Cappell of FL; Kandis (Ted) Hills of FL; Chere (Michael) Shoemaker of TX; and stepbrother Phillip (Adele) Sheldon of Oswego. He is also survived by his grandchildren Sara (Justin Daniels) Sheffield; Jessica Sheffield; Michael Sheffield; Vanessa (Renel Potter) Sheffield; Tyree Varner; Makenzie Sheffield; Katrina Sheffield; Mikala Sheffield; Danika Sheffield, and his great grandchildren Evelyn and Rian Daniels, and Everett Sheffield, and Aris Potter.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 3:00 to 5:00 at Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home, 147 W. 4th. St. Oswego.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to the B wing at St. Luke’s for all the love and support.
