SHEA, Thomas Martin

Thomas Martin Shea passed away on May 9th, 2022. He was 68 years old. Tom was an unceasingly devoted and doting husband, a powerfully supportive and loving father, a thoughtful and fun-loving brother, a tender and attentive son, and a generous and caring friend to all who knew him. He was always the life of the party. Whether kicking his leg over KLV KHDG RQ WKH GDQFH ÀRRU or captivating a dinner party with his stories and quick wit, he never shied away from a chance to make people smile. In true Tom fashion, he wrote his own obituary, which we felt captured his spirit perfectly and is shared below:

Well - apparently, I have passed away. I knew that would happen someday, I just didn’t expect it that particular day. At least I don’t have to move because I’ve been living in a slice of heaven since 1987.

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