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Michael Shea Obituary

MICHAEL JOSEPH SHEA Michael Joseph Shea died on August 6, 2019. Michael loved Merritt's cheeseburgers, Reese's cups, and an occasional Kuba Libre. He liked movies, loved the ocean, Pink Floyd, writing, theater and Star Trek. Michael enjoyed good food, good friends and a good laugh, especially at your expense. He graduated from UNCW and worked as a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer for many years and truly enjoyed his work. Michael's daughters, Jamie Michelle Shea and Makayla Paige Shea were his life. He is also survived by his sisters, Donna Shea Gonsalves (Les) and Vickie Shea Caron (Chris); and several nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Shea Leary, father, James John Shea, grandparents, Bill and Evelyn Bridges, and Cornelius and Mary Shea. Thanks to Jason Huffer, and Pam & Craig Yarboro for being loyal friends and giving Michael support and care over the past years. Michael, your smile, sense of humor, and big heart will be missed every day. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Andrews Market Street Chapel. Condolences to the family at www.anderwsmortuary.com Andrews Market Street Chapel

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Aug. 11, 2019.

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huck Gonsalves

August 5, 2025

Oh Michael. I love you so much and I miss you every single day. We were only 11 months a part in age. You made me laugh so hard. I remember so much and those memories give me a smile and often times moments of very true grief. I have lost any people in my life but the loss of you wrecks me. I still can't believe you are not still on earth but the love I have for you and the memories remain in my heart. I will never get over losing you.

Fonna Gonsalves

February 24, 2024

I saw a picture of you today and I cried. It still hurts so much that I can’t talk to you or laugh with you. Oh how I wish you were still here eating a Merritt’s cheeseburger with me. Your loving sister Donna.

DONNA GONSALVES

September 18, 2023

You've been gone just over 4 years now, but you are in my heart forever. I miss you every day and sometimes when I think of you I smile and oftentimes even laugh out loud. Your laugh was magical. But sometimes when I think of you I am selfish and cry big tears because I still want you here with me.

Donna Gonsalves

June 8, 2022

I miss you more everyday. You had a beautiful soul. Thank you Deborah Miller for reaching out and finding us. We all loved your family and Mike told me many times of his fond memories of visiting with you.

D e b r a M i l l e r

June 3, 2022

Hello I don't know why I was thinking of my family I haven't seen in so many years who were in Wilmington North Carolina so I looked up and found Michael I knew him as a little boy his grandmother Evelyn was my aunt my mother was Faye Pon de Reba and my father Everett Miller I just loved Michael he was a little fella and I was a teenager when I first met him we were cousins I am now retired and I live in Kingman Arizona I did live in Las Vegas I'm sure he will be missed I know he will he was so funny I will never forget all of you I used to love to go there when I was a child by Evelyn and Durham God bless you all

Vander Clemmons

September 27, 2019

I grew up with Michael. Just heard about his passing today! I am so sorry Donna! Michael, me and another friend started the "young explorers club". Great memories.

Rose Potter

August 12, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you all through your grief.

Jane Crowder

August 11, 2019

Please accept our condolences in the passing of Michael. Just have the assurance that he his walking the streets of gold with his mom and with Grandma. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Johnny and Jane Crowder

Vickie Caron

August 11, 2019

Michael I love you with all my heart. You were the kindness person I ever knew. You loved your family so very much. Your two daughter's were your world. We had some really fun times together. Thanks for being a great uncle to my boys. My heart breaks but I know you are not in pain anymore. I miss you so very much. I love you!!!!!!!!!!

makayla shea

August 10, 2019

i love you.

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