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Robert Shea Obituary

Robert T. Shea of Belmont, 74, died at home, Dec. 31. Retired Chief from the Belmont Police Dept. after 43 years of service where he served as its chief for 11 years. Born in Cambridge and a Belmont resident for many years. Received his Masters Degree from Anna Maria College. Retired Chief, Belmont Police Department and the Boston University Police Department. Son of the late Joseph F. and Rose M. (Dwyer) Shea. Beloved Husband of AnneVerge Shea. Dear and devoted father of Det. Robert J. Shea, Concord Police Department and his wife, Karen and Sgt. Kevin M. Shea, Belmont Police Department and his wife, Karen all of Belmont. Brother of Charles Shea of Spencer, Richard Shea of Waltham, Kathleen Shea and Karen Rivers of Belmont and the late Rosemary DelVecchio. Loving grandfather of Casey, Lindsey, Ryan, Colin, Michael and Connor Shea. Nephew of Robert Shea of Beverly. He is also survived by Jacob Verge and his wife, Mary of E. Kingston, NH, Natalie Verge of N. Hampton, NH and Nathan and Andrew Verge. Funeral from the Short, Williamson & Diamond Funeral Home, 52 Trapelo Road, BELMONT, Thursday, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Josephs Church, 130 Common St., Belmont, at 10 oclock. Calling hours were on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment Highland Meadow Cemetery, Belmont. Late Army Veteran and member of the Clover Club of Boston; the IACP; MACP and the IAPOA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the Boston University Alzheimers Disease Center (Att: Harriet Kornfeld), 72 East Concord St. L-219, Boston, MA 02218 , would be sincerely appreciated. Short, Williamson & Diamond.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News from Jan. 4 to Jan. 11, 2012.

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May 16, 2012

BOB, REST IN PEACE.

GOD BLESS, AL.MACLEOD, PHOENIX PD, RETIRED.

January 6, 2012

To Bobby and Kevin

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your dad.

Mike Curtin

Richard Verge & Jenny Todd

January 5, 2012

Our condolences to all of the Shea family. Our thoughts are with you.

Luke Penney

January 5, 2012

To Kevin aqnd Booby accept my condolences on the passing of your dad, Tough to lose a parent , I know Growing up on a street with Jackie Sullivan Jim Leary and Kenny Hamilton My career path was chosen fine men from a fine police department

Anne Marie Dorsey (Casey)

January 5, 2012

Kevin and Family
From all that I have heard from my brother many people have been touched by the work and influence of your dad. Treasure your memories.
In these moments of sorrow, may you find peace, comfort and hope. You are all in my prayers.

michelle plakas-kaiser

January 4, 2012

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January 4, 2012

Ann Shea, Shea family,and Verge Family- "Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you on the loss of Bob. May the memories you all shared with him, live in your hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
Melissa, Mike, and Myles Tannian-Nadeau

Jean Hamilton

January 4, 2012

Ann,Jacob,Mary Natalie, and the Shea family,my sincere sympathy and heart goes out to you.God Bless You all.
Mary's Mom

Doreen and Mike McIntyre

January 4, 2012

Ann and the Shea/Verge Family,

Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of Bob. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May God bless you all.

The Tannian Family

January 4, 2012

The Shea/Verge Families

Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of Bob.... husband, father, grandfather, brother.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you all.

Donnalyn Sullivan

January 4, 2012

Kevin, Bobby, Charlie & families and the extended Shea/Verge Family,

Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Father/Brother. May he enter heaven surrounded by choirs of Angels and may he have eternal rest and peace.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. God Bless All of You and especially Chief Shea.

Elaine Kemp

January 4, 2012

Deep condolences to Charlie and the entire Shea family.

jodie hymowitz

January 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Shea family.

January 4, 2012

Kevin our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.

Rick Truscello

January 3, 2012

Kathy, so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Bob. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Shea Family during this most difficult time. Dom and Rose DeSalvatore

Nik Ligris

January 3, 2012

God Bless all of the Chief's family. I had the pleasure of working for Chief Shea for four years and I learned more from the Chief than any class I took. May his memory be eternal.

David Neudeck

January 3, 2012

May you rest in peace, Chief!

Deb Smith

January 3, 2012

Bobby, Karen and family....So sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Timothy Kelly

January 3, 2012

Kevin,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Tim Kelly (Boston PD) and family

January 3, 2012

Kevin, Bobby and the entire Shea Family. Your Dad had a huge impact on my career. He was my mentor, friend and boss. I will miss him dearly.
Jack McCune, Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety

Colby Weston

January 3, 2012

To Kevin and Family, I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Artie Panosian

January 3, 2012

To Kevin, Bobby, Charlie, Anne & family my deepest condolence on the loss of your beloved father. He was a great man & friend.

God Bless

Harry Palmer (Watertown PD Retired )

January 3, 2012

To Kevin and the entire Shea family.

Please accept my deepest condolence on the loss of your father.

Walter and Michael Sullivan

January 3, 2012

To the Shea Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Walter and Michael Sullivan

john Burtis

January 2, 2012

My wife, Elizabeth, and I send our most sincere condolences on the loss of Chief Robert Shea to the extended Shea and Verge families.

I grew to know and enjoy Chief Shea during his tenure at Boston University, where we worked on many projects together. An avid raconteur, Bob often regaled me with his reminiscences of police work. And we often compared notes between Belmont and Los Angeles where I served and retired.
He will be missed by many.

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