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Died at home, July 26, after an illness. There will be no calling hours. Following a private viewing for the immediate family at Kalec Funeral Home, a Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Church, Tuesday, July 29, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Sts. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. In acknowledgement of his love of books and interest in history, the family asks that donations be sent to the West Elmira Library. Gifts may be sent also to St. Patrick's Church or Southern Tier Hospice. Fraternal Notice
The officers and members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet at St. Patrick's Church Today at 10:45 a.m. to form an honor guard at the Mass of our departed member, Thomas F. Shea.
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Howard and Elsie Ransey
August 3, 2008
Dear Theresa and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Lailoni Capozzi
July 31, 2008
Dear Theresa,Tommy and family,
I am so sorry to read of your loss, I pray you are comforted by the love you had for each other.You are inmy prayers.
John Wood
July 30, 2008
Dear Shea family, please accept my condolences on the loss of Tom. He was a boss of mine at the Elmira Post Office back in the '70s, and I remember him well. I also used to see him at the Hibernian Club when I lived in Elmira. He was a good man and will be missed.
Thomas Francis Wayne
July 30, 2008
Theresa, Anne, Steve and Tom
My sincere sympathies to you all. Tom was a terrific man who no doubt is now keeping company with the angels.....and of course telling a few stories.
I shall miss my namesake, yet cherish the history and the memories. Tonight, the "parting glass" in his honor.
Tom Wheeland
July 30, 2008
The Wheeland family extends our deepest sympathies. We will forever have fond memories of Tom and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dolores (Barnoski) Fusare
July 29, 2008
Mrs. Shea, Anne, Steve, and Tom,
So many memories of fun times at your home during the school years with Anne. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you all.
Maureen Reidy-Mann
July 29, 2008
To the Shea Family, My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. He was a very nice man always friendly and kind. Again you are all in my prayers.
Bill Wayne
July 29, 2008
Theresa and family,
I'm very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. It was great to see him last month and to remember so many fun times from the past.(especially the Ithaca fireworks trip) He was truely a special man. I will remember him in my prayers. With sympathy to you and my cousins.
Paul Titus
July 28, 2008
To the Shea family: we share your sorrow and grief. Tom was always a pleasure to be around at the AOH. He lit up the room, and was a wealth of knowledge about Irish history. Our condolences to all of you...Tom is in our prayers, as are all of you. God Bless.
Tom Bennett
July 28, 2008
To the Shea Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Tom was a great man; great father, great Irish Historian with a great Irish wit. He will be missed by all of his Brothers at the AOH. You are in my prayers.
July 28, 2008
Ann and Family, I was sorry to hear about the loss of your father. There is never the right time. Take care and your family is in my prayers.
Toni Argentieri DeLettera
Eileen Wayne
July 28, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy, prayers and love to Theresa, Ann, Steve and Nick...
Eileen Wayne, cousin
and daughters Jessica and Emily Sokolowski
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