Joseph Gerald Shea

A graduate of Cedar Ridge High School, Joe attended Albright College on an athletic scholarship. After college he worked as an accountant, most recently with Osteotech Inc.in Eatontown, New Jersey.

Joe served as an usher and lector at Most Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church and was a past President of the Holy Name Society for the parish as well as the Diocese of Metuchen. Additionally, he was a 4th degree Knight for the Knights of Columbus in Sayreville, NJ.

Joe was known for his kindness, sense of humor, and fun loving nature. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Joe is predeceased by his beloved father Robert P. Shea (2000) and his loving brother William E. Shea (2002). He is survived by his beloved mother Geraldine (Driscoll) Shea; his loving brothers and sisters Robert Shea, Denise Shea, James Shea, Janet Pinho, Sharon Hirsch, Susan Matos and Gerilyn Plunkett; his cherished fiancée Jill Hickey and adored step-daughter Caitlyn Hickey. Joseph is also survived by 17 nieces & nephews and 10 great nieces & nephews.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend visitation Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 7-9pm and Monday 2-4pm & 7-9pm at Michael Hegarty Funeral Home, 3377 Highway 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10am Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Most Holy Redeemer RC Church, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan, NJ 07747. A committal service will follow in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Old Bridge Turnpike, East Brunswick, NJ 08816.