Joseph Gerald Shea

1958 - 2015

Joseph Gerald Shea obituary, 1958-2015, South Amboy, NJ

BORN

1958

DIED

2015

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Joseph Shea Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 5, 2015.

Joseph Gerald Shea, 56, of Old Bridge, entered into Eternal Rest at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Born in Jersey City, he was a life-long resident of Old Bridge.

A graduate of Cedar Ridge High School, Joe attended Albright College on an athletic scholarship. After college he worked as an accountant, most recently with Osteotech Inc.in Eatontown, New Jersey.

Joe served as an usher and lector at Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church and was a past President of the Holy Name Society for the parish as well as the Diocese of Metuchen. Additionally, he was a 4th degree Knight for the Knights of Columbus in Sayreville, NJ.

Joe was known for his kindness, sense of humor, and fun loving nature. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Joe is predeceased by his beloved father Robert P. Shea (2000) and his loving brother William E. Shea (2002). He is survived by his beloved mother Geraldine (Driscoll) Shea; his loving brothers and sisters Robert Shea, Denise Shea, James Shea, Janet Pinho, Sharon Hirsch, Susan Matos and Gerilyn Plunkett; his cherished fiancée Jill Hickey and adored step-daughter Caitlyn Hickey. Joseph is also survived by 17 nieces & nephews and 10 great nieces & nephews.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend visitation Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 7-9pm and Monday 2-4pm & 7-9pm at Michael Hegarty Funeral Home, 3377 Highway 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10am Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Most Holy Redeemer RC Church, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan, NJ 07747. A committal service will follow in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.

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June 12, 2015

Margaret Fisher Workmon

June 10, 2015

Carmella Cortez

My condolences to the Shea Family..we all had great Memories with Joe he will be in our hearts forever.no more pain. God bless you all.

June 8, 2015

Fred Marinelli

June 8, 2015

Christine Marinelli

June 7, 2015

orlando Pinho

June 7, 2015

Janet pinho

June 7, 2015

Joe Hickey

Joe. Thank you for everything you did for Our Daughter. I am going to miss you jokes, Your sense of humor, and a Drinking buddy. You will always be in my heart. Thank you my Friend. Rest in Peace.

June 7, 2015

phyllis connor

My condolences to the whole Shea family. Rest in peace Joe.

June 7, 2015

Phyllis Connor

My condolences to the whole Shea family. Rest in peace Joe.

June 7, 2015

Joseph Hickey

He was not only a Great Friend to me and everyone around him. He was also a Great Stepdad to my Daughter. I will miss you Joe.

June 7, 2015

Nicholas Pinho

June 7, 2015

Ryan Pinho

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Janet Pinho

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orlando pinho

June 7, 2015

Laureen Pannullo

My heartfelt condolences to you all. Joe was a fighter and always so much fun to be around. I was happy to know him. God bless you all through this time.

June 6, 2015

Amber Shea

I had the wonderful opportunity to know "Uncle Joe" because of my husband. What I'll always remember & treasure about knowing him was that he always had a smile on his face, and he had one of the most gentle souls I've ever met. His smile could radiate from miles away, and he always welcomed everyone with open arms. He was always so loved by everyone who had the opportunity to meet him , and he left so many treasured memories for everyone to cherish forever. He loved his family & friends with a passion, and he loved the Lord. When God called Joe home to be with him , heaven gained another angel. It's a lot easier to grieve the loss of such a wonderful man because we know he is with our Lord in paradise, and not in pain any longer. I pray God's comfort & peace be upon the Shea Family during this time of loss. Joe is sitting next to God smiling down & watching over all of us. His body may not be on this earth anymore , but he will always live on in our hearts & memories. RIP Joe

June 6, 2015

Bob Shea

Save a seat at the table for me Joe! Tell Dad and Bill hi!

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Funeral services provided by:

Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals & Cremation Service

3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857

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