Sheila M. Fleitz of Cortlandt Manor, NY and St. Petersburg, FL passed away on January 1, 2017. She was 77 years old. She was born on August 8, 1939 in Flushing, Queens to Daniel and May (Mosely) McCarthy. On December 27, 1958, Sheila married James M. Fleitz at St. Michael’s Church in Flushing. Sheila worked at Walter Panas High School as a school monitor and at Indian Point as a Nuclear Security Officer. Locally, she was a communicant of St. Columbanus Church, a 50-year member of the Columbiettes, Local 462, and also a member of the Red Hat Society.

Predeceased by her parents, her husband James M. Fleitz, Sr., a brother, Daniel McCarthy (Joanne) and step-father; John Bennett. She is survived by her six children; James (Mary) Fleitz, Joseph Fleitz, Kathleen Fleitz, Kristine Fleitz, Sheila (Robert) Lux and Kerriann (Arthur) D’Angelo; seven grandchildren; Nicole (Tyler) Kirk, Jaclyn Fleitz, Megan and Daniel Fleitz, Anthony and Katherine D’Angelo and Regan Lux; three plus great-grandchildren; Layla, Giovanna and Ethan Fleitz, and baby Kirk on the way.

Sheila and Jim spent many enjoyable years at their second home in St. Petersburg with the other Peekskill snowbirds. Sheila was an avid fan of all her children and grandchildren and was a fixture at their many sporting and school events. She was a friend, confidante and surrogate mom to many -- always with a shoulder to lean on, or a kind word of encouragement and advice. She will be missed by us all.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, January 4th, 7-9pm and Thursday, January 5th, 3pm to 8pm at the Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, Peekskill, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, January 6th at 10:30am at St. Columbanus Church, Cortlandt Manor. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to the Franciscan Sisters of Peekskill to upgrade their heating system: https://www.youcaring.com/franciscan-missionary-sisters-of-the-sacred-heart-675609