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William Shea Obituary
May 1, 2023
William Blake Shea, 74, of West Haven, passed away with family by his side at home on May 1, 2023. For 48 years he was the loving husband of Joan Vespi Shea. Bill was born in New Haven, son of the late William and Ruth Blake Shea. He is survived by his wife, children Will Shea (Nicole Conti Shea), and Allison Shea Maass (Eric Maass), beloved grandchildren Cooper and Luca Shea, and his younger siblings, John T. Shea (Susan) and Marlane Hynes. William was predeceased by his brother-in-law Kevin Hynes and his niece Katy Shea Butts.
Bill served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. An electrician by trade, he was a proud member and supporter of I.B.E.W. Local 90. An avid gardener, Bill enjoyed watching tomato plants mature from seed and sharing the harvest with his many friends. Bill enjoyed spending time on the golf course with friends.
Bill was a man who was always listening and chose his words wisely. He was loved, respected, and admired. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
The hours for visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00-7:00pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, May 9 at 10:30 am at St. John XXXII Parish, St. Louis Church. Military honors will be rendered following the service. Interment will be private. To leave an online condolence for the Shea family, please visit our website: www.westhavenfuneral.com
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joe Dibartolomeo
May 8, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.my thoughts and prayers will go out to Bill and his family
John Cosgrove
May 7, 2023
To the Shea family: our condolences to you for your loss of our good friend and a former Pine rocker. He will be deeply missed. John and Patsy Cosgrove
Eileen DeLoughery-Sarzynski
May 7, 2023
Dear Shea family my deepest condolences to all of you. Billy was one in a million. He was like a brother to my late husband Charlie and myself. I was so honored to have a friend like Billy. Before he passed he told me I was true blue and I can honestly say the same to him. You will be missed terribly Billy. Rest In Peace my friend.
Roger Rosenberg
May 6, 2023
to Joan and all the shea family. growing up on Belden Road was great fun because of a good friend like Billy Shea.My sincere condolences, Roger Rosenberg
CMBaranowski
May 5, 2023
Dear Joan, Will, Nicole, Allison, Eric, Cooper & Luca,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers for strength, wishing you healing laughter, cleansing tears and memories that bring joy and peace.
Love, Celeste & Michael
Robin Senese
May 5, 2023
Joan and Shea family, our deepest condolences to you all. Billy was a true friend and gentleman. We will miss his laughter and our fond memories of Dugout/Kelly´s. He will be greatly missed by many. RIP our dear friend
Robin Senese & Pat Thomas (Myrtle Beach)
Jan & Joli Wankowicz
May 5, 2023
Entire Shea family we are sorry for your loss
John DeRosa
May 5, 2023
Our Deepest Sympathy & Condolences to all the Shea Family, May the Lord Bless You During this Most Difficult Time. Bill ( Beau ) was a Good Man, Friend & Colleague who will be missed by all that knew him, Rest In Peace my Brother!
John DeRosa
IBEW LOCAL 90
Maureen Masotta Bloomer
May 4, 2023
Joanie and family, so sorry to read about Billy´s passing, he was a great person....may he RIP....sending Love and hugs...Maureen (Masotta) & Jim Bloomer...Vero Beach, Florida
Jeanie DeLoughery
May 4, 2023
My deepest sympathy to the entire Shea family. Billy was a true gentleman and I was blessed to call him my friend. I´ll always remember your kindness- secretly leaving tomato plants on my porch- & how my garden miraculously tilled itself - Always thinking about others and graciously giving to everyone- Ultimate family man with a beautiful heart- I will miss you my friend - Rest In Peace -May God Bless your family & I know all our friends would agree with me -
You´ll always be remembered as
"THE LEGEND BILLY SHEA"
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