John T Shea

John T. "Jack" Shea, 84 of Worcester passed away with his devoted family at his side, Sunday, May 30th in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. John's wife of 44 years, Jean T. (Halpin) Shea passed away in 1998. Jack is survived by his seven children, Barbara A. Darcy and her husband Paul of Shrewsbury, Maureen A. Robinson and her husband Jeffery, John W. Shea, Michael P. Shea, Nancy E. Belinskas and her husband Daniel all of Worcester, William P. Shea and his wife Cindy of Paxton, Mark T. Shea and his wife Erin of Woodstock, CT; nine cherished grandchildren, Brian, Matthew and Daniel Darcy, Mia Robinson, Michael P. Shea Jr., Jay and Ryan Belinskas, Katie and Sara Shea; a sister, Roberta Foley of Worcester; a niece, nephews and friends; Jack was born in Worcester, the son of the late John J. and Grace (Fitzpatrick) Shea. He attended St Stephen's High School, joined the U.S. Marines to serve his country during two wars World War II and Korea, later joining the U.S. Air Force reserve serving until 1963. During World War II, Jack took part in the battle for Okinawa and as a member of the first units of U.S. Marines to occupy Nagasaki after the end of the War. He lived in Worcester, Wells, Maine in the summers and Naples, Florida in the winters. Jack worked for the City of Worcester as a firefighter more that 40 years from 1949 to 1989, serving on Engine 12 and Ladder 5 at "The Rock" Providence St. and then Aerial Scope 2 on Southbridge Street before retiring. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes church, The 2nd Marine Division Association, the Grafton Hill Post 323 American Legion, The International Association of Firefighters Local 1009 and the Worcester Fireman's Relief Association. Jack enjoyed fishing, especially surf casting, and the Boston Red Sox, but his family was the most important part of his life. His wife, children and grandchildren provided him great joy. His children will be forever grateful for his guidance, support, wisdom and sense of humor. The funeral will be held Thursday June 3rd from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL; 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 10:00 am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1290 Grafton St. Burial with military honors will be in St John Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family, Wednesday, June 2nd from 4 pm to 7 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the friends of Delnor-Wiggins State Park, 11135 Gulf shore Drive, Naples, Fl. 34108