Thomas Shea's Obituary
Thomas Shea, age 67, of Oshkosh, passed away on Saturday August 3, 2024 at his home in Oshkosh.
He was born in Pickett WI on February 18, 1957 the son of the late Phillip and Patricia Brodrick Shea. Tom was a passionate soul and had a lust for life. He wrestled all that he could out of the years he lived. If you could say anything about Tom it’s that he loved his family and he loved his friends dearly, of which there were many. He seemed to know someone wherever he went and reveled in conversation. Some say he could sell ice to an Eskimo. Tom was a storyteller had an amazing sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh and he lived for those moments. Sometimes he’d tell the same joke twice if he thought he could make a good time last.
Tom always showed up to coach his kids’ baseball and basketball teams when they were young and they still enjoy talking about his Bobby Knight approach to coaching. He loved spending time with his grandkids and going to support them in their sports endeavors. Tom was an excellent cook and loved being in the kitchen. He’d cook for friends and family and was a master on a charcoal grill. He loved to be outdoors and was an avid camper. He went as often as he could. He enjoyed snowshoeing, hiking, walking, kayaking and biking. He loved his dogs, Lennon and Hiatt, and would bring them with him as often as he could. Tom was a music enthusiast and had impeccable taste. He always had music playing and was always singing. He loved blues music and was the founder of the “O’Shea Shuffle”. He enjoyed going to concerts up until the end and was always looking for the next show to go to. Tom loved golfing with his buddies and would light up when he’d talk about it. He didn’t think that a man could have better friends. Thomas Edmund Shea will be very dearly missed but the memories and impact of his life will continue to live on for years to come.
Tom is survived by three sons; Matthew, Tyler, Nick, Shea all of Oshkosh, two daughters; Molly, Callie Shea of CO, one brother; Mike (Barb) Shea, Omro, two sisters; Cathy (Denny) Puhl, Oshkosh, and Ann Trembly (Jeff Trembly) also of Oshkosh. Tom is further survived by his grandchildren; Chloe, Allison, and Philip Shea (Matthew), Lily Bellin-Shea and Everly Shea (Tyler), Dylan, Charlie, Finley, and Piper Shea (Nick and Ali Shea).
Tom was preceded in death by one sister; Jane Barclay.
A Memorial Mass for Tom will be celebrated on Saturday August 24, at 11:00 AM in St Jude the Apostle Catholic Church (St Vincent site) with the Rev Louis Golamari officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:30 AM until the hour of services.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established.
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