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John J. Shea

1927 - 2023

John J. Shea obituary, 1927-2023, Kitty Hawk, NC

BORN

1927

DIED

2023

John Shea Obituary

John "Jack" Shea was born on January 21,1927 in Orange, NJ. He was the first son of William and Ellen Shea. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany. He graduated from Bethany College in West Virginia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

John Shea held managerial/director positions in quality control, quality assurance and regulatory affairs. As of 1987 he began consulting world-wide for pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices. While working internationally he had patents with Japanese co-inventors. Jack also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Biodelivery Sciences International. He served as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary for 30 years, where he obtained the rank of Flotilla Commander.

On the Outer Banks Jack was elected for three terms as Dare County Commissioner; he also served as chairman of the Holy Redeemer Pastoral Council, Southern Shores Fire Department and board member of the Tourist board.

Jack is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Shea; children, Kathleen Rolleri, Dr. Christopher Shea, Theresa Harrell, William Shea, Eleanor DeSocio and Tom Desocio; as well as his many grandchildren.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be held, at 11am on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Parish in Kitty Hawk, NC. Interment will follow at Southern Shores Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Wounded Warrior Project. Please share condolences with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 25, 2023.

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