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James Shay Obituary
James Christopher "Pooh Bear" Shay, age 54 of Fairfield, died Saturday, April 5, 2014. Born in Bridgeport in 1960, James was a lifelong Fairfield resident. He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School, Class of 1979. Jim worked in his family business H. K. Shay Construction for many years. He loved fishing, his dump druck and most especially his beloved dog Ginger.
Jim had a great sense of humor and was loved and will be missed by all his friends. Survivors include his mother, Barbara McQuillan Shay of Fairfield.,
brothers Kevin Shay and his wife Leslie and Herbert "Chip" Shay., sisters Deborah and her husband Robert "Duke" Sherwood of Fairfield and Cindy Kozlowski and her companion Thomas Stockell of Stratford. Neices and nephews Tayra Shay, Jason and Tara Shay, Christopher and Julie Sherwood, Megan Kozlowski, Emily Shay and great niece and nephew Brandon and Kayla Shay. He was pre-deceased by his father Herbert "Skip" Shay and sister Kimberly Shay. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 10:00AM meeting DIRECTLY at St. Pius X Church, Fairfield, with interment to follow in Oaklawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 4-8 PM in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Rd. Fairfield, Ct. 06824. Donations in Jim's memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 455 Post Rd., Westport, CT 06880. (203) 227-4137
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Magda Nagy
April 27, 2014
Dear Debbie, Duke, Mrs Shay, Kevin, Leslie, Chipper and Cindy
So deeply sorry to hear the saddened news that Pooh has passed on to a new life. I feel blessed by the friendship that he and I shared in our younger years and the memories of the gentle soul of the Man that he was! My the love that you share as a family in such sorrowful times help each and everyone of you get through these days.
Bob Boroskey
April 13, 2014
To The Shay Family, Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with he and his Dad - they were both "really good guys"
Debi Benak
April 11, 2014
Barb and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Pooh's passing... I'll treasure the fond memories I have of him !!!
Jack Perveiler
April 9, 2014
Dear Barbara and Family:
We are very sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
Find comfort in remembering all the good years.
With sincere sympathy,
Jack & Ann Perveiler
Fran Michals-DiMartino
April 9, 2014
I can't tell you how saddened I am...Always went out of his way to acknowledge me, the compliments,..the laughs..RIP POOH!!!
Paul Piorek
April 9, 2014
I am so very sorry to hear about Jimmy's passing. We always chatted about the weather and sports almost every day when I walked around the block. He was a kind soul who is in a much better place. Please know that he is in our thoughts and prayers.
Corkie Seaman
April 9, 2014
To the Shay Family:
Our deepest sypathies on Pooh's passing. He was a wonderful man, truly a gentle giant.
Corkie Seaman & Jeff Poidomani
Kenny Aiello
April 8, 2014
Mrs Shay & Family,
Shocked and saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. I am so sorry for your loss.
In time, may comfort and peace come to all.
Roberta Schwartz
April 8, 2014
So sorry Leslie
tammie mcmanus
April 8, 2014
barb and family. i am so deeply saddened by the loss of jimmy. he always had a smile on his face. he will be missed.
Kelly Davis
April 8, 2014
Mrs. Shay and family,
So sorry to hear about Pooh.
May he rest in peace.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Kelly (Johnstone) Davis & family
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
April 8, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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