Michael J. Shea, 47, died Monday, February 2, 2009, after a long illness. He was the son of Francis A. Shea of Marlboro and the late Anne (Fallon) Padovano. Born in Norwood, he was raised in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton Schools. He worked as a carpenter in the area for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed all sports, fishing, canoeing and playing basketball.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughter Caitlyn Johnson of Middleboro and his siblings, Francis M. Shea and Donna Whitley, Kenneth Shea and Paula Shea all of Taunton, Dennis G. Shea of Bridgewater, Kelly Shea of Stoughton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services will be private. Donations in Michael's memory may be made to Shattuck Partners Inc., 170 Morton St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.