Michael J. O'Shea

I knew Michael when I was an undergraduate English major at Stony Brook and he was a graduate student. We were neighbors and spent many an afternoon on his deck discussing literature while imbibing beer or wine. When I decided to pursue going to medical school instead of a graduate degree in English and was looking for a summer place to take Organic Chemistry Michael suggested the University of Minnesota where he knew about an off campus fraternity house where I could stay. It worked out...

In memory of Michael J. O'Shea, who was well-loved and who loved well.

When he's returned I'll tell him--oh, / Dear fellow, I forgot: / Time
was you would have cared to know, / But now it matters not. //
I mourn you, and you heed not how; / Unsaid the word must stay; / Last month was time enough, but now / The news must keep for aye. // Oh, many a month before I learn / Will find me starting still, / And listening, as the days return, / For him that never will. // Strange,...

Mike O'Shea is the first and one of the most fondest of memories I have of Assumption. It was first semester, first year for his Creative Writing class.
He was inspirational, witty, patient, encouraging and a master of his subject. It was truly a pleasure and priviledge to be in his class and to have gotten to know him. All this is coming from a science major.
I will miss him and who he was to so many individuals.

Dr. Joe Yamin "70

Dear Molly, I was so surprised and very saddened when I heard about your dads passing. He was a great professor (the only one that really stands out in my mind from my years at AC) and also a great person (understated). When I heard the news it was after the services (I wish I could had gone), but I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

I was so sorry to hear of Dr. O'Shea's passing. A former English major at Assumption, I had the pleasure of having Dr. O'Shea for a few classes, it was an honor to have such a wonderful teacher. He made "Old English" come alive! My sincere condolences to the O'Shea family. (Class of '82)

I was surprised to hear of Mike's passing. I thought when he retired from AC he would have many enjoyable years of retirement. I enjoyed working with him the past four years he was at AC and I know his thousands of students will miss him, as will I.

It was a real shock to hear of Mike´s death especially because I was in Madrid when I received the notice. I knew Mike was gravely ill when I left earlier in the month, but somehow thought or hoped that he would go on forever. Being here brought back memories of many good times together, especially the two occasions Mike and I shared in Spain. The last one about seven years ago with Julie, and her brother John and his wife Lois. It was a real pleasure to introduce a place I loved to...

To the O'Shea Family,

I am most sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in your family, friends and Church as you cope with this difficult time.

Respectfully,

PJ Cooney

As an English major at Assumption many years ago, I had many wonderful classes and many wonderful teachers, but none more enthusiastic and inspiring than Dr. Michael O'Shea. His years at the college were truly a blessing and I know he will be sorely missed. My gratitude to you, Dr. O'Shea, and my sincere condolences to your family. Ellie Smith, Class of 1980