February 26, 1947 – April 19, 2021
J. Anthony Sheridan, native of Chicago, IL; resident of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away April 19, 2021. A renowned AKC Judge, Breeder and Exhibitor of Great Danes, his love of the breed will live on through the many lives that he touched in his over 50 years of dedication to the breed. His memory will be carried into the future through those blood lines. Anthony owned and exhibited American Saddlebred horses and was known for his love of Thoroughbred Racing. Anthony also was known far and wide for the events that he hosted in the Chicago area. Always quick to draw a smile or a laugh, he will surely be missed by the many who knew and worked with him over the years as well as the close friends and family he made while living here in Louisiana. He is survived by his mother, Rita Payne and a host of loving family members. A memorial service will be held at Greenwell Springs Baptist Church main sanctuary on Saturday May 8, 2021 at 2pm. Luncheon to follow at the home he shared with Hadley and Melissa James.
14 comments
Jim meischner
February 23, 2022 at 2:25 pm
Fly high my friend you will be missed by all Chicago friends!!? I love you red muah
Dianne Smith
April 29, 2021 at 5:17 am
Dear friend, no one else like you. What a treasure to have you with us even for a short time. Until we meet again, Heavenly joy and peace.
Melissa James
April 23, 2021 at 11:02 am
Anthony not only brought such wonderful dogs into my life, through him I now have such wonderful people in my life. May your legacy of love, laughter and sometimes irreverence live on forever. I am blessed to have called you not only friend but family. Rest In Peace friend until we meet again.
Sharon Fulford-Fint
April 23, 2021 at 1:38 am
When Nancy Lerch and I traveled to Chicago in winter to breed Whisper to Sebastian, Anthony was so gracious and very complimentary of Whisper. “Thank you for bring this beautiful bitch to my dog”
Whisper produced Stryker who was bred to Rayna who produced Emma who was owned by Ray and Adam. Thank you Anthony!
Erin
April 22, 2021 at 1:42 am
Such a wonderful man, so sorry to hear.
Richard & Louise Lambrecht & Family
April 21, 2021 at 9:26 pm
Anthony, beloved cousin for all our lives. Will miss you deeply, for our many talks and good times in years past. Rest In Peace, your loved ones take comfort that your last years were happy and rich, doing the things you loved best in the company of faithful friends who sustained you until you left this “veil of tears”, to cry no more. Many blessings for all those , especially Melissa and Hadley. Words cannot convey our thanks for every loving kindness you extended, to us and to our dear cousin Anthony.
Dru Mincemoyer
April 21, 2021 at 6:22 pm
Having know this was coming has made it no easier in its arrival nor acceptance. Anthony was one very very special individual with whom I wish I had more time.
Special blessings to dearest friends Melissa and Hadley. There is no greater gift.., 💜💜💜
Randy Majewski
April 21, 2021 at 5:52 pm
Anthony was a good hearted man. He love his Great Danes and his Great Danes love him!
He will missed!
Judy King
April 21, 2021 at 5:50 pm
He was always a riot! I will miss his tart remarks and crazy sense of humor
Melody Miller Clegg
April 21, 2021 at 5:37 pm
Anthony,
Thank you for all the wonderful times we spent at the Forge Club. Rest in peace.
Ray Cataldi
April 21, 2021 at 4:10 pm
I have known Anthony for 60 years.
He was an different sort of guy always, younger and older.
He was really a good hearted person, not always easy, but a good friend with many good qualities.
Most of our inner circle would describe him as “ the ultimate piece of work.”
He was truly different then anyone I have ever met.
He had successful show Great Danes who are in The Hall Of Fame.
Ray Cataldi
John Yule
April 21, 2021 at 3:21 pm
God bless great guy fun to be around thanks for the fun times you will be missed
Michelle Bjorkman
April 21, 2021 at 2:27 pm
OHHHH NO!!! this makes me so so sad.
You both were so good to him… wish I could go to his services…
I’m just so shocked.
Janis Snyder
April 21, 2021 at 1:40 pm
I am heartsick but so fortunate to have known him..