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Philip Shea Obituary
Worcester - Philip R. Shea, 92, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, January 31st in St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Jane M. (Slawinski) Shea; a son, Philip R. Shea, Jr. and his wife Dianne of Auburn; a daughter, Kathleen S. Degon and her husband Marvin of Millbury; four grandchildren, Philip R. Shea, III and his wife Joselle, Jennifer Matthew and her husband Jason, Amanda Williams and her husband Jason, and Marvin Degon, IV, and his wife Taryn; three great grandchildren, Cian, Danelea, and Ava; and several nephews and nieces. A daughter, Patricia M. Shea, died in 1993. He was also predeceased by several siblings.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Michael and Bertha (Moreau) Shea and graduated from St. John's High School. Mr. Shea was the Director of Food Services at the College of the Holy Cross, where he worked for 54 years. He was a member of North American Martyrs Parish, Auburn. Philip enjoyed spending summers in Wells, Maine, traveling, going out to lunch, and was a huge fan and supporter of Holy Cross sports. He was a World War II United States Army veteran.
His funeral will be held Saturday, February 4th from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in North American Martyrs Church, 8 Wyoma Drive, Auburn. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, February 3rd from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. John's Food for the Poor, 44 Temple Street, Worcester, MA 01604.
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John and Pat Murawski
February 4, 2017
Dear Jane and family, Our deepest condolences to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Love,
Lisa & Paul Padula/Richardson
February 3, 2017
Dear Phil & Family,
Our most heartfelt condolences to you all, for the loss of your beloved Dad.
Judie and Bill Gabis
February 2, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Merilyn Nutting
February 2, 2017
Jane & family, so saddened to hear of Phil's passing, sending prayers & condolences at this very difficult time....
Edward Andrzejczyk
February 2, 2017
Phil, my condolences on the loss of your dad.
A Grateful American
February 2, 2017
Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.
Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.
In deepest sympathy.
Andrea Singer
February 2, 2017
To all of Phil's family my deepest sympathy for your loss. May your memories keep him with you always.
Jess F
February 1, 2017
We will miss Phil so much on the 4th floor! He could make us laugh like no one else! My heart and thoughts are with Jane & the family. It was an honor meeting the both of you. Rest In Peace, Phil ❤
- The 4th floor girls
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