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Joseph SHEA Obituary
Passed away on Sunday, February 21st, 2021, at the age of 73, with his wife and daughter by his side at Hospice of Cincinnati in Blue Ash. Joe was born July 4, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He married Geneva Weaver on December 13, 1971. He had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. He gave, even when he did not have it to give. His family was his pride and joy, and he spent a lifetime making sure his wife and daughter never forgot that. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne Shea and Jean Howard; sister Nancy Mather Hegedorn; and brother Patrick Shea. He is survived by his wife Geneva of 49 years; their daughter Tara (David) Downie; granddaughter Lisa (Ryan) Pesce; brothers Mike, Kevin and Dennis Shea and his beloved dog Elly May. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Cincinnati and in lieu of flowers, they request contributions be made to www.hospiceofcincinnati.org (Blue Ash Inpatient Center). Visitation will be on Friday, February 26, 2021,
at THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME, 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield, from 10:00AM until the start of the celebration of life at 12:00PM with Chaplain Toby Howell officiating.
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Debbie Roark
February 26, 2021
We love you and think of you every day.the Roarks
Debbie Roark
February 26, 2021
I Pray for peace in your hearts and love in your memories of Joe. Always thinking of you all Dave and Debbie Roark
Rhonada Brown
February 25, 2021
No words could be more true, Joe never met a stranger he made you feel special whenever you saw or talk to him. He loved his wife , like all of us should wish to be loved. Rest In Peace , we’ll done good & faithful servant.
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