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Emmett Shea Obituary

Shea, Emmett "Jerry" Age 41, after a long illness. Beloved son of Emmett "Jerry" and Margaret Shea; loving brother of Kathy (Joe) Lamarca, Patrick (Mary) Shea, Marybeth (Dr. Rick) Borrowdale, Julie Shea and Kevin (Kathy) Shea; devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 PM. Funeral Saturday 9:00 AM from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Road (5500 W) Burbank, IL 60459 to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Mass 10:00 AM. Interment private. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 16, 2012.

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Don McGann

February 21, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Shea family.

lizz bobak

February 18, 2012

I'm so sorry that I wasn't there for you...u will always be in my heart and soul....love always and forever lizz...I will never forget you jerry...u are a good man xoxo

Jane Hibbard

February 17, 2012

May God hold Jerry in the palm of His hand. I am so so sorry.

February 16, 2012

Words cannot express the love and loss I feel for you my baby brother

Kathy Shea lamarca

Patrick Jordan

February 16, 2012

I send this condolence with deep sadness to the Shea family .......You are in my thoughts during this sad time.......

Stacey Stauffer

February 16, 2012

My prayers for all of my cousins and Aunt Marge and Uncle Jerry. May God comfort you and give you peace.

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