Emmett Shea
October 24, 1930 -February 10, 2018
FRAMINGHAM: Emmett Andrew Shea,
87, died peacefully and with comfort on Saturday morning February 10, 2018 at
Saint Patricks Manor following a period of declining
health.
He was born in Worcester on October 24, 1930 the son
of the late Emmett A. Shea and Lotte (Lis) Shea.
He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Carr) Shea of Framingham. Devoted
father of Carolyn A. Shea-Morrone of Ashland.
Cherished grandfather of Kellie A. Morrone and James
C. Morrone, Jr both of Ashland. Brother of Ursula Shea of Paxton and the late Deborah Shea.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Emmett has been a resident of Framingham for over 50
years and previously resided in Natick and spent his formative years in
Worcester. He graduated from Worcester Classical High School. He received his
B.S. in Education from Boston University as well as his Masters and PhD in
Education. He also obtained a Masters Degree in
Political Science from Boston College. He served his country during the Korean
Conflict as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.
Emmett had a long and distinguished career as a
Professor from 1963 until his retirement in 2012 from Worcester State College.
He was the Chairman of the History and Political Science Departments at the
College. He was formerly on the faculty at Wellesley College, Regis College,
College of the Holy Cross and Framingham State College. He was awarded the
Outstanding Performance Award and a Citation of Meritorious Service from
Worcester State College.
He was a member of the American Historical
Association; American Slavic Association and the American Asian Association.
At the request of the family there will be no funeral
home visitations.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday,
February 20, 2018 at 10:00 am in the Holy Family Chapel at St. Patricks Manor, 863 Central Street, Framingham.
Private interment will be held in the Carr family lot in Forest Hills Cemetery in Jamaica Plain.
In lieu of flowers, his family kindly suggests that
memorial gifts in Emmett’s memory be sent to Maryknoll
Fathers and Brothers. PO Box 302, Maryknoll, NY
10545-0302 and would be greatly appreciated.
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