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Edward Shea Obituary
Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Cornelius P. and Rose (Burke) Shea, and a step-son of the late Irene H. (Ford) Shea, he lived in Warwick for most of his life, and was a longtime summer resident of Roy Carpenters Beach in Matunuck. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
Mr. Shea was employed at Narragansett Electric Co. for 46 years before retiring in 1989. He was a lifetime member of the West Side Little League and John F. Kennedy Council Knights of Columbus in Warwick. He was a former scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #4 in the Norwood section of Warwick, and a volunteer for the Norwood Volunteer Fire Co. # 7. An avid Boston Red Sox fan, he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Dorothy A. Shea of Warwick and Patricia R. Russo of Charlestown, two sons, Edward P. Shea of North Kingstown and Kevin M. Shea of Warwick; a brother, Deacon Paul M. Shea of Warwick; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Dorothy Albies, Raymond Shea, and Helena Bowler.
His funeral will be held on Monday, December 3 at 8:45 a.m. from the Peter J. Barrett Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. William Church, 200 Pettaconsett Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Sunday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. William Church, or the Tockwotton Home Building Fund, 75 East St., Providence, RI 02903.
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Jack Lewis
December 29, 2007
Dear Anna, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family on the passing of Ed. I just learned of Eddy's passing and it brought back fond memories of when I (being a few years younger) tagged along when my brother Ralph, Ed, Bill Diko, Wewe Johnston, the DeFusco brothers, Bill Bowen and others had a baseball team and played in Providence Parks League. My dad, the former Senator would pile as many of the players into the car as possible and get them to their games. Often time they were shorthanded and I had to be put out in right field, just to fill a position. Then there were many hours of croquet games in our yard on Gould Avenue. Ed was always a part of it and had a great time. As a former President of the Warwick West Side Little League myself, I know how much work Ed put into the league and kids playing. Old Norwood has lost a great person, father, husband and friend.
God bless you all.
Jonathan De Sisto
December 9, 2007
Dear Mrs.Shea,Dottie,Eddy,Kevin,and Patty.I am very sorry to hear of your loss.I found out the day of the funeral or I surely would have been at the wake. So with that said I would like to tell you all how grateful I am to have known Mr.Shea as I would call him. When I think back to the love and commitment that he gave all us boys in troop 4 Norwood as our Scoutmaster is beyond the words that I can find to write.Then his garden. I want you to know how every time I drive by the house I would marvel at the garden that he and Mrs.Shea would grow together and worked together.Now I would also like to point out how I enjoyed him helping his family as he would drive by my house coming from Kevin's or me seeing the Mrs. and Mr. at Dottie's house. Love and admiration Jonathan De Sisto and Family
Tom Pyne
December 3, 2007
Growing up at RCB is a wonderful thing. This is where you get to meet neighbors like the 'Shea' family. Unfortunately as I get older I am watching people like Ed and other older Association Members slowly slip away. Ed, rest in peace, from your summer family at Roy's.
Lou George
December 3, 2007
My son played for Ed Jr in 1984 at the West Side little league and Pop was a fixture there.Many hours of loving time was DONATED for the kids.My heart goes out to the Shea family for their loss....
Joanne Corbett
December 2, 2007
Anna my memories of you and Ed bring many heartwarming and kind thoughts of a wonderful family being kind and generous to those who needed a kind word. My prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief.
Joanne Corbett(Sandy Lee's friend)
Clarinda (Crinna) (Kingsford) Andrews
December 1, 2007
I am very sorry to hear of Eddie's passing. My prayers go out to you. I went to school with you Anna--Norwood Grammar school through Aldrich High school.
Jean Rice
December 1, 2007
Anna & Family
So sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. May you be consoled to know he is in a better place. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Steve Einhorn
December 1, 2007
My thoughts go out to the Shea Family. "Pop" was a great baseball guy, I always enjoyed talking ball with him during my time at WWSLL.
Steve Einhorn
Mark Swanson
November 30, 2007
I had the good fortune to work side by side with Ed his last 8 years at Narragansett Electric. His willingness to share his wealth of knowledge along with his proud work ethic was a gift to me. A true gentle man.
Eleanor Capp
November 30, 2007
Anna, Sorry to hear about Ed's passing. Our prayers are with you at this time of mourning. We will miss him. Blessings,
Tony & Eleanor Capp
Margaret B.Hunter-DeVorak
November 30, 2007
Dear Anna,
I'll always remember Ed from high school days at Aldrich. He was fun to talk with and be with. I'm truly sorry for your loss, but I'm also glad you were able to have so many years of married life. God bless. Margaret Birrell DeVorak, Madison, CT
Paul Huot
November 30, 2007
Ed was a good friend to my dad, Jerry Huot. His sharing of professional knowledge and eagerness to assist was always a great comfort to my dad.
May God bless you and give you peace in the knowledge that Ed is in a better place.
Sharon Hanrahan
November 30, 2007
I remeber Ed fondly. I worked at Narragansett Electric and processed Ed's retirement. I recall how nice he was and he had the greatest smile.
John 6:28 - Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coing in which all tose in the memorial tobs will hear his voice and come out,.......
Albert (Abby) Seguin
November 30, 2007
Anna, and Family, We are deeply sorry for the loss of Ed. He was a perfect gentleman ,and a friend of everyone. I grew up with Ed and went to schools with him, God bless you and your family, and our prayers are with you and your family.He will be deeply missed. Your family Friend, Doris, and Al (Abby) Seguin
Fred & Gloria Zienowicz
November 30, 2007
Both Gloria and I are very sorry to hear of the passing of Eddy. He was a pleasure to be with at ZBI and will be missed greatly. We will remember him in our prayers.
Gloria & Fred
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