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John "Jack" D. Shea Veteran
February 18, 2019

Obituary

John “Jack” Daniel Shea, 93, died on Monday, February 18th in the Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of the late Therese M. (Gagnon) Shea. They would have been married for 75 years.

Born in Providence, a son of the late John D. and Laura (San Souci) Shea. John had worked for the U.S. Postal Service before retiring in 1985 when he started Towne Glass & Aluminum, Inc. with his son where he worked until illness in 2014.

He was a member of Hearthside Bowling League, Country View Golf League and Chairman of Boy Scout Troop 1, Esmond. Jack epitomized selflessness as his family and friends will attest. He was extremely competitive, and he enjoyed anything that challenged the mind or body.

He is the father of Karen Shea Lyons and her husband Michael Lyons of North Scituate and Michael Shea and his wife Gail (McElroy) Shea of Glocester. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was the brother of Rita Teague of Cranston and the late William Shea.

His Funeral was Private. Burial with Military Honors was held at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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Anderson Winfield Funeral Home
Route 44 at Greenville Common
Greenville, RI 02828
401-949-0180