Sean James Berish, age 54, Unicoi, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at his residence. He is a son of the late Donald Sheehy who was killed in action during the Vietnam War when Sean was a baby. Sean was born in Geneva, New York and he grew up in Greencastle, Indiana before making his home in Tennessee twenty years ago.
Sean was formerly employed as a Manager at Wendy’s. He was a member of the Independent Christian Church. Sean loved God and was a believer in Jesus Christ.
Sean loved spending time with his daughter and enjoyed their visits to state parks. He loved animals, the outdoors and planting various fruit trees.
Survivors include his daughter, Emerald Paige Marie Berish, Gray; mother, Janet Clark Berish, Greencastle, IN; father, Fred Berish, Sr., Wilmore, KY; three brothers: Kevin Berish (Lisa), Gray, Frederick “Fred” Berish, Jr. (Brenda), Peoria, AZ and William Berish (Kristina), Greencastle, IN; two nieces: Bailey Berish and Brayden Berish; one nephew, Justin Berish; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Gene Deaton will officiate the 1:00 P.M. funeral service. Fred Berish, Jr. will share memories of his brother during the service. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Berish family at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com
Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi is privileged to serve the Berish family. (423) 743-1380.
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