Sheridan J. Rodrique

April 20, 1948 - May 19, 2020

PITTSBURG– Sheridan J. Rodrique, 72, of Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at his home with his beloved family and many friends at his side. He was born in West Stewartstown on April 20, 1948, the only son of the late Henry J. “Pat” and Regena (Hicks) Rodrique. He attended school in Pittsburg and was a 1966 graduate of Pittsburg High School. He worked for a short time at Ethan Allen in Beecher Falls, and was then drafted into the U.S. Army and served with honor in Vietnam, earning a purple heart and wounds that he carried for the rest of his life. Upon his return from his military service and recovery, he married the love of his life, Sharon Chase, in 1970; they recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in March. Although classified as a disabled veteran, Sheridan never let that get in the way, and was a hard worker for his entire life. He worked for the U.S. Post Office for 11 years before joining the maintenance staff at The Glen, working side by side with his father. He retired from The Glen in 2009. Sheridan also served the Town of Pittsburg as a selectman for 9 years, from 1976-85. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the V.F.W., as well as a charter member of the Pittsburg Historical Society. He enjoyed woodworking and building/repairing furniture for his family and friends, riding his snowmobile, ATVing, and he loved to hunt and fish. Sheridan leaves behind his wife, Sharon (Chase) Rodrique of Pittsburg; his daughter Michelle Rodrique and grandson Brandon Rodrique of Pembroke, NH; two sisters, Marlene Rodrique of Concord and Arlene Rodrique and her fiancé, Phil Haley, of Pittsburg; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who he adored. He is predeceased by a sister, Carleen Prehemo. Due to current restrictions on group gatherings, there are no public calling hours. A private graveside service will be held in the Pittsburg Hollow Cemetery with military honors. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Rodrique may be made to Farnham United Memorial Church, P. O. Box 6, Pittsburg, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.