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John Shea Obituary
HARWICH - The family of John "Jack" D. Shea Jr. announces his passing on Monday December 30, 2019 at the age of 57.
Jack is survived by his wife of 30 years, Diane (Osborn) and his pride & joy, his daughter Melissa. He also leaves beloved cousins, nephews and nieces as well as many cherished friends. Jack was predeceased by his parents John D. Shea Sr. & Mary (Zadroga) Shea.
Jack attended St Bernards High School, graduated from Syracuse University and earned a Masters from Suffolk University. He worked for the Commonwealth of Mass as the Director of Print & Mail until his retirement. Jack grew up in Leominster, raised his family in Littleton, and recently retired to Harwich. Jack was a lifelong golfer and avid fan of all the Boston sports teams. Jack made an imprint on many lives and will be missed by all. Those wishing to remember Jack with a memorial gift may direct their contributions to either Trumbull Special Olympics, 140 Colony Avenue, Trumbull CT 06611 or The Family Pantry of Cape Cod, 133 Queen Anne Road, Harwich MA 02645.
Jack's funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 from the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster, with a Mass at 11 a.m in St. Leo's Church, 128 Main Street, Leominster. Burial will be in St. Leo's Cemetery Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 3rd from 5-8 pm in the funeral home. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net
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Mike Gochis
January 7, 2020
Diane and Melissa,
Please accept my sincere condolences for you and your family. Jack was a remarkable man and everyone that worked with him at the Commonwealth of Mass is better for having known him. Please know that you are in my thoughts as you grieve this loss. We will miss him
January 6, 2020
Diane and Melissa, I never had the pleasure of meeting Jack but I know the pain of losing someone so unexpectedly. My heartfelt and most sincere sympathy are with you as you move through the coming days, weeks and months. Prayers...and love...Lois Latraverse
Todd Fronk
January 4, 2020
To the Shea family:
On behalf of the hundreds of Jack's friends from the circles of state employees, golfers, horse racing fans and football pool players, of which I am a lucky member, we offer our condolences on your loss. His humor, infectious laugh and personality will be missed and remembered by all!
Todd Fronk
January 3, 2020
Worked with Jack for several years at the Commonwealth.
Never met a nicer man. Always smiling with a kind word for everyone he knew.
He always mentioned Melissa's swimming activities and accomplishments.
He'll be missed.
Ed Carter
Maggioni Family
January 2, 2020
Jack was a joy to be around. Always smiling and telling great stories. We will miss him very much!
Tammy Goguen-Cormier
January 1, 2020
Jack was such a nice person, I can still see his infectious smile. He always had nice things to say and never spoke bad of anyone. I am saddened by his death, we may not have seen each other for many years but as friends in High School , I will treasure the kind, funny person I called my friend. I'm sending my sympathies to his wife and daughter and family, you have my prayers.
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