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William Shea Obituary
NORWICH – William A. "Boxer" Shea, 88, a longtime Norwich resident, died peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side.
Born in Norwich on Nov. 19, 1930 he was the son of the late William J. and Elsie (Setterberg) Shea. Bill proudly served with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He served four years and was stationed in Japan for 30 months. After the war he returned to Norwich and began a long career as a rural route mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. During his retirement years he was a crossing guard in Greeneville for 17 years. He loved sports and was an avid fan of the NY Giants, NY Yankees, and UCONN basketball. He was a loving father and grandfather and had a great sense of humor. He is survived by two daughters, Lynn Meloche and husband Philip and Cindy Garrison and husband Kevin; three sons, Timothy Shea, Jon Shea and wife Kathleen, and Glen Shea; 8 grandchildren, Danielle, William, Rory, Laurel, Collin, Ian, Lucas, and Nicholas; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Morris Shea, Thomas "Tim" Shea, and Maude Seyler.
A special thanks to Cindy, Danielle, and Laurel for taking such wonderful care of "Poppy".
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Fri., Dec. 21, at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Church, 156 Providence St, Taftville. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hour will be held on Thurs, from 6-8 pm at the Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 141 Central Ave, Norwich.
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CSM (R) Guy R. Niles
December 12, 2023
God Rest Your Soul Uncle Bill! You are sorely missed!
May 13, 2019
Love you and miss you everyday poppy!
dennis j riley
December 22, 2018
I extend condolences to Boxer's family...I met him in the 1940s dhrng Norwich grammar schools had baseball and basketball leagues and Boxer was a standout with the Smith Avenue team...it was always a pleasure to meet him in later years and chat about old times...I will add him to my prayer list...
Charlie Wickham
December 20, 2018
Sorry to hear the news. I'll always remember Mr.Shea for the nightly trips to the State Hospital in the summer to go swimming. Then we all went to Broadbrook for ice cream! Great man! God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Charlie Wickham
Guy & Ellen Niles
December 19, 2018
William Shea! Uncle Bill to me/us and many others. One of my Heroes! Remain at peace! We will carry the mission from here. RIP Boxer! Much Love and Respect!
Bernice LaRochelle
December 19, 2018
Dear Cindy & Family..I'm so sorry for your loss; especially at this time of the year. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may you find comfort in your memories of the times spent together.
Carole Baier
December 19, 2018
Dear Cindy and family, I'm so sorry for your Dad's passing. May your memories bring you comfort. My prayers are with you for peace and strength during this most difficult time.
December 18, 2018
Our Dad, our hero,such a fine man, you will be loved and remembered forever. js
December 18, 2018
Our dad, our hero, you will always be loved and remembered. js
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