Obituary of Sherif Wheeler

Sherif Wheeler, a fitness enthusiast and long-time resident of Baldwin, NY, died unexpectedly on August 12, 2021 at the age of 28. Sherif is survived by his mom, Nadine Richards; Norma Richards, grandmother; Ewan Richards, uncle; and his cousins Jahshewan Richards, Jahzah Richards, Sierra Wheeler; Kayla Wheeler, Alyssa Wheeler, Gabriel Mayers, and Grayson Mayers. He is predeceased by his uncle Omar Richards and grandfather Anthony Richards. He also leaves behind a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, and close friends who loved him dearly. Sherif was born on July 18, 1993 in Brooklyn, NY to Nadine Richards and Patrick Wheeler. He earned his Personal Trainer-Exercise Fitness Specialist Certification from Hofstra University in 2016 and graduated Baldwin Senior High School in 2011. He played Varsity and AAU Basketball. Basketball was a passion Sherif enjoyed from his toddler years. He also enjoyed playing Xbox live; riding motorcycles and vintage BMW cars. Sherif’s contagious smile captured the hearts and souls of so many. He was a bundle of love wrapped with tenacity and charisma. That smile of his would light up a room and his laugh-- turned any frown upside down. His entrepreneurial spirit and resourcefulness helped him overcome the obstacles that life threw at him. To know Sherif is to love him; he was compassionate, friendly and caring. Sherif has his wings now, and watching us from the heavens. His impact is far reaching. In our grief, let us rejoice knowing he is reunited with his uncle Omar, Grandpa Prince, and the almighty God, the Father. We will miss his bodily presence but his spirit lives in all those he touched. “ For we walk by faith, not by sight” 2 Corinthians 5:7.