Robert “Bobby” J. Shea, of Colchester, entered into eternal life at the age of 63 on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. Robert was the beloved husband of 43 years to Katherine (White) Shea.
He was born November 5, 1949 in Springfield, MA, son of the late Robert W. and Esther (Conley) Shea, and had resided in Colchester the past 40 years, and in Suffield prior to that. Robert was a member and retired iron worker with the Iron Workers Local Union 15 after many years of service. During his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren and many friends and vacation cruises.
Along with his wife Kathy, he is survived by his three children: Brian Shea of Colchester, Peter Shea and his wife Tiziana of Simsbury, and Sara Casar and her husband Steven of Oakdale; and his three adored and precious grandchildren: Isabella, Mira and Katherine. He is also survived by several aunts, cousin and friends.
Relatives and friends may gather with his family during calling hours Tuesday, May 28, from 5-8 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Rd., Enfield. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 29, with the funeral procession forming at 10 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Patrick’s Church for a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Patrick’s King Street Cemetery, Enfield.
Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Colon Cancer Alliance, 1025 Vermont Ave., NW, Suite 1066, Washington, DC 20005, or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
For online condolences, directions or more information, go to: www.brownefuneralhome.com.
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