Death of a Fine Person

My stepmother, Anne Theresa Sheehan Pressman age 93 died last week. She was married to my father for almost 30 years, longer than he was married to my mother who passed away in 1965. Here is part of her obituary:

Anne T. Pressman (Sheehan) passed away in the comfort of her family after a short illness on May 26, 2023. Anne was born in Boston, MA on August 20, 1929. She was the daughter of Dr. William J. Sheehan and Annie (FitzGerald) Sheehan. Anne was predeceased by her husband Abraham Isaac Pressman, her sister Mary Sullivan and brother William J. Sheehan.

 Anne was proficient in all she attempted. She graduated from Radcliffe College. Following college Anne worked for the Department of the Interior in the Office of Indian Affairs in Washington D.C. Anne returned to Boston attended and completed a master’s degree in Economics at Boston College.

Anne excelled in the field of finance and was proud of her achievements where few women were given opportunities. She worked at Arthur D. Little doing economic research and then continued her success working for New England Mutual Life Insurance Company where she rose to the role Senior Treasurer.

In 1972 Anne married the love of her life, Abe Pressman. They lived in Newton, MA where she enjoyed her life with Abe. Anne and Abe traveled extensively for many years. Abe, a noted engineer, was author of textbooks on Switching Power Supply Design. Anne was the editor of his books. She also assumed the role of business manager for the courses and lectures Abe gave to engineers and scientists. Family meant everything to Anne and Abe, and they enjoyed hosting many parties at their home in Quissett, MA and during the holidays. Anne was always ready for a multigenerational family party and loved making guests feel welcome.

Sadly, Abe died in 2001 and shortly after Anne entered a new phase of her life. With her dog Tara she moved to Lasell Village. Always the intellectual she loved taking courses at LaSalle University. Anne embraced technology. She used it in her classes, corresponding with friends and family or Face-timing with the Pressman’s and her many nieces and nephews. Anne was interested in current issues and never hesitated to vigorously discuss them. Anne was watching the news until a few days before her passing.

 Anne never missed a Mass whether she was in Israel, Singapore or on other world adventures. Anne was a loyal parishioner of St John the Evangelist Church. During Covid and when she could not travel Anne would attend Mass by watching it on television.

Anne loved life and family and was always willing to face adversity head-on. Her strength, resilience and good humor were an inspiration to all who knew her. Anne was loved by many and she will be greatly missed.

Anne is survived by three children and their spouses Norman (Wendi) Pressman, Dan (Kathy) Pressman, Eric (Amy) Pressman and by grandchildren and their spouses Jeremy (Linh) Pressman, Julie (Matt) Forsythe, Jamie (Gareth) Danker, and Kate Pressman. Great grandchildren loved by Anne are Isaac, Ian Pressman and Jessica Anne Danker.  Anne is also survived by nephew William Sheehan III, nieces Nancy McCrory, Mary Emily Brown, Catharine Newick, Patricia Geary, Hilary Carlson, and Barbara Buntrock along with nineteen great nieces and nephews and twenty-five great-great nieces and nephews.

Hopefully I can post some not death related things next week.

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