Former Mayor of Wyong Shire Council Tony Sheridan passed away peacefully surrounded by his five children on September 29 at the age of 98.
Sheridan served on Wyong Shire Council for a total of 27 years, including two terms as Shire President and one term as Mayor, benefitting from strong support in the community.
Throughout his extensive period of service, Sheridan championed progressive measures for the Central Coast and was instrumental in gaining state and federal funding for several major projects for the region.
These included the upgrade of Wyong Rd from Tuggerah to Shelly Beach; the establishment of Bateau Bay Village (Square) and Westfield Tuggerah; and the renovation of The Entrance shopping area which included the development of the waterfront and plaza as a recreational area for the community.
In 1999, he received the Medal of the Order of Australia for Service to Local Government and the Centenary Medal for Service to the Community through Local Government.
In 2019, the Tony Sheridan Walk at The Entrance opened in recognition of Sheridan’s decades of service to the community.
Prior to becoming a Councillor, Sheridan was the area’s senior representative of the NSW State Government in his capacity as a child welfare officer.
During this period, he was responsible for the support and care of many families in crisis, which also included the placement of at-risk children.
Sheridan remained an active parishioner in the Catholic Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary at The Entrance and was a lifelong member of the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Member for Wyong and Minister for the Central Coast David Harris described Sheridan as an “important mentor”.
“Tony was an important mentor for federal, state and local politicians who have moulded our community,” Harris said.
“He will be missed, but his contribution will be remembered.”
Members of the community are invited to attend his funeral at 2pm on Friday, October 6, at Our Lady of the Rosary at The Entrance.
His passing was announced by Central Coast Council who extended its sincere condolences to the Sheridan family and friends.
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CCN