Lisa Sheahan

Lisa Maria (Pizzi) Sheahan, age 54, of Seymour, Connecticut, passed away peacefully Friday, December 24, 2021, with her family by her side after a very long and courageous fight with cancer. Born in Seymour, Connecticut, Lisa grew-up in North Branford, Connecticut and was a graduate of North Branford High School. She attended Paier College of Art and worked for years as a graphic designer in Connecticut, including at Connecticut Magazine where she was the Associate Art Director before leaving her career to raise her children. In more recent years, Lisa was employed by the Seymour Public School System where she worked as a cook and enjoyed interacting with all of the students who made her smile every day.

Lisa leaves behind her very much loved daughters, Demi Sheahan and Denae Sheahan (Jake), both of Seymour, her mother Barbara Bennard of Delray Beach, Florida, her brothers Robert W. Pizzi, Jr. (Lori) of Wallingford, Christopher Pizzi (Tori) of Boca Raton, Florida, and Anthony Pizzi of Cape Coral, Florida, her aunt Denise Bennard of Cape Coral, Florida, long-time companion and partner Kevin LaQuay and family of Seymour, adored step-granddaughters Leona and Lilliana LaQuay of Seymour, and nephew Nicholas Morris of Milford as well as her eight loved nieces and nephews. Lisa will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Lisa also wanted to thank the Stratford VNA, Connecticut Hospice, especially Lisa Wrzosek Mayer, and Dr. DiGiovanna and staff at Smilow Cancer Hospital.

A memorial service was held followed by a private burial at St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck, Connecticut. Lisa’s favorite charity was St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and if you would like to make a donation, in her name, it would be greatly appreciated.