Thomas Michael Shea

Really liked him Doris Mccloud

Dr. Shea taught me how to teach children with Special Needs while Dolores employed me at the Bookstore. Just as important was their influence on young adults by the example of their lives well lived.

A leader in education who influenced countless special education teachers when the field was new. He will be missed- as a joker and an innovative compassionate teacher andmentor

With deepest sympathy to Tom's family. We were childhood neighbors in Lenox. Mary Agnes O'Brien livermore California

I enjoyed knowing Tom through his sons, Keith and Kevin. Tom and his wife Delores was very support of the theater dept. in Collinsville. I enjoyed working with Delores at the bookstore of SIUE. Tom had a great dry sense of humor. He was a very generous man.I once bought me some apple strudel and when he saw that I had enjoyed it so, he bought me another piece! So sorry for your loss Kevin, and family.

Joyce: Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I did not find out until Sat. Tom was a friend to all. He will be missed.

Uncle Tom always brought great joy and laughter to every occasion. He came from a very strong family and loved his sister and brothers dearly. I always looked forward to seeing him when he came east in his Volvo. A nicer man you could not find. Dan Shea

I will long remember Tom's wit, intelligence and caring heart. I feel blessed to have called him friend.
Mary Polite

I am absolutely heartbroken.....I was Dr. Shea's grad assistant at SIUE.....I learned from the master. He was my mentor and friend. I am thankful I was able to spend time with him around the holidays...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family....I am so sorry I did not hear of this sooner.