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Sean O'Shea Obituary

O'SHEA Sean F. O'Shea, age 16 of Milford, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Yale-New Haven Hospital after a long illness. He was the beloved son of John and Terese Pagogna O'Shea; brother of Sara and Amanda O'Shea. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Anita Pagogna, Frank Pagogna, Grandpa Armand DeAngelis; his paternal grandmother, Maria O'Shea; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, David O'Shea and cousin, Victoria Crocco. Sean was a student at East Shore Middle School. The hours for visitation will be Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. in the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. On Tuesday morning, friends are asked to go directly to St. Mary's Church, Milford for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sean F. O'Shea Fund, c/o Milford Bank, 33 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Apr. 12, 2009.

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Kathryn Richardson

May 3, 2009

John,Terri,Marie,and family,
please accept my deepest condolences. I grieve with you as I lost both my parents in the last year.Sincerely, Kathy Richardson

April 22, 2009

Terri, John & Family,
So sorry to hear about Sean. You took pride and loved him so much & we are sure he is looking down on his wonderful parents & sisters. May the love and memories live on in your hearts forever. With deepest sympathy, The Teixeira family & Jordyn.

Rose French

April 18, 2009

My deepest prayers and condolences on your loss of sean. He was a pleasure too ride on my school-bus. I miss him. and was very saddened when i heard. God will take good care of him now.

Kenneth Kavanaugh

April 13, 2009

John & Family,
We can only imagine the pain and sorrow you are feeling at this time,our thoughts and prayers are with you.Sean is in a better place now,he is in god's heaven,and he will be watching over you till you meet again,God Bless.

Ken & Mary Kavanaugh & Family

Allison Nazzaro

April 13, 2009

John and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Allison and John Nazzaro

April 13, 2009

John, Teri & kids-
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Sean will be greatly missed. If I can help in any way please let me know.
Kathryne Dauphinais

Charice Aube'

April 12, 2009

Terry and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. All the Best to the four of you. Charice

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