Angela Sheehan

Delmar-Angela Patricia Sheehan, 73, passed Sunday, May 17, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Angela was born November 6, 1952 in Albany to Michael and Frieda Sheehan. Angela was a 1970 graduate of Marylrose Academy, 1974 graduate of State University of New York at Albany and a 1976 graduate of Pace University and New York Medical College with Master of Science in Nursing. After which she worked for Albany Medical Center as a registered nurse in various capacities, earning Albany Medical Center Employee of the Year in 2003 and with her last position as the Director of Research Administration for Clinical Studies for the Albany Medical College until she retired in 2019. During her nursing career and into retirement, Angela was a long-time member of the New York State Board of Nursing. Angela was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband, of almost 48 years, Franklin Laufer of Delmar; her daughters Alison Halpin (Sean) of GA, and Rachel Laufer of Boston MA; her beloved granddaughter; sisters Karin (John) Rickards of Storrs CT; Michele (Leon) Danish of Barrington RI; Colleen (Jerry) Towle of Albany; brothers Peter (Angela) Sheehan of Annapolis MD and Stephen (Peggy) Sheehan of Old Saybrook CT; and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Over the years and sometimes often accompanied by their daughters, Angela and Franklin enjoyed touring National Parks all across the country. They also travelled throughout Canada, Europe, Israel and Jordan, and made a special trip last year to Hawaii. They very much enjoyed time spent with friends and above all just being together. Angela also enjoyed reading, socializing with childhood friends as well as a close circle of nurses from Albany Medical Center, working in her garden, and listening to NPR programs. Uncommonly kind and generous, she was admired and respected by her peers and colleagues and deeply loved by her family and friends. She strived to stay connected with the people she cared about, reaching out to friends and family over the years and making each person feel remembered and loved. She will be dearly missed. The family would like to thank the administrative and nursing staff of Community Hospice for their care and treatment of their beloved Angela during her final days. Relatives and friends are invited to Angela’s Funeral Mass Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street (Rev. Kenneth Doyle Way), Albany, NY 12208 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice in Angela’s memory. To leave a message for the family or view other helpful services please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com.

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Angela Sheehan

November 6, 1952 - May 17, 2026