Name: Visitation for JOHN J. SHEA
Start: 2025-06-09T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-09T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home

SHEA, John J. A retired Boston Police Officer, passed away peacefully, at his home in Quincy, on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was 85 years old. He was the devoted husband of Kathleen (McNulty) Shea for almost 39 years. Loving father of Brendan Shea, Kevin Shea and his wife, Lindsay of Abington. Also survived by his two daughters, Donna and husband, Chris Pineau of Hanover, Maureen and husband, Chris Little of Milton; and son, Brian and wife, Debbi Shea of Weymouth. He was the cherished grandfather to Christopher, Bella, Charlie and Nick. Loving brother of Denise Keliipio of Oregon, the late Mary Sweeney, Catherine Nabstedt, James Shea and Patrick Shea. Additionally survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 4pm to 7pm, at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Avenue, MILTON. Interment, in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, will be private. For full obituary, see www.alfreddthomas.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 2 to Jun. 5, 2025.

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Bob "HERK " Snelders

June 24, 2025

Condolences to John´s family may he Rest In Peace

JOHN HEDGES

June 5, 2025

Farewell my friend. Great times together. John Hedges (Wales)

Dick George 101st Airborne Division Newburyport

June 3, 2025

Til Valhalla!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

June 3, 2025

Thank you for your unselfish military service to the people of this nation. May you now rest in peace.

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