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Daniel J. Shea

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Daniel J. Shea Veteran

Birth
Death
26 Sep 2018 (aged 86)
Connecticut, USA
Burial
Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut, USA Add to Map
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Daniel J. Shea, Willimantic, was born October 22, 1931. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Toth) Shea and son of the late William and Geraldine (Wallace) Shea. He was educated in Waterbury schools and was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, with a Bachelors in English and Social Studies. Prior to attending Southern, he served in the U.S. Navy for five years as an Electrician's Mate and was stationed in the Pacific arena.

Daniel J. Shea married Margaret Toth in Bristol, CT in 1956 and in 1957, they became parents of twin boys, Daniel and Joseph Shea.

Dan and his family enjoyed traveling and living in the western United States before returning to Connecticut where he taught at schools in Windham and Tolland. He was an active member of the Tolland Teachers' Union, where he helped negotiate renewal contracts. He also coached baseball, softball and basketball at the local high school level. Dan most recently had been the head softball coach at Tolland, Manchester, and Parish Hill high schools where he led the teams to winning seasons, and for Tolland, several league championships. He was also a Red Sox and Patriots fan, and his last days were spent watching the Red Sox have a record regular season.

Daniel Shea was pre-deceased by his parents and his siblings, brothers William, David, Joseph, James, and sisters Mary, Geraldine, and Sheila.
Daniel J. Shea, Willimantic, was born October 22, 1931. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Toth) Shea and son of the late William and Geraldine (Wallace) Shea. He was educated in Waterbury schools and was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, with a Bachelors in English and Social Studies. Prior to attending Southern, he served in the U.S. Navy for five years as an Electrician's Mate and was stationed in the Pacific arena.

Daniel J. Shea married Margaret Toth in Bristol, CT in 1956 and in 1957, they became parents of twin boys, Daniel and Joseph Shea.

Dan and his family enjoyed traveling and living in the western United States before returning to Connecticut where he taught at schools in Windham and Tolland. He was an active member of the Tolland Teachers' Union, where he helped negotiate renewal contracts. He also coached baseball, softball and basketball at the local high school level. Dan most recently had been the head softball coach at Tolland, Manchester, and Parish Hill high schools where he led the teams to winning seasons, and for Tolland, several league championships. He was also a Red Sox and Patriots fan, and his last days were spent watching the Red Sox have a record regular season.

Daniel Shea was pre-deceased by his parents and his siblings, brothers William, David, Joseph, James, and sisters Mary, Geraldine, and Sheila.

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  • Created by: Linda A
  • Added: Sep 29, 2018
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193522366/daniel_j-shea: accessed ), memorial page for Daniel J. Shea (22 Oct 1931–26 Sep 2018), Find a Grave Memorial ID 193522366, citing Saint Joseph Cemetery, Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by Linda A (contributor 48126399).