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Michael O'Shea Obituary

O'Shea, Michael A. Native of County Clare, Ireland, age 85, at peace on December 15, 2012. M/Sgt U.S. Army during the Korean War. Beloved husband and best friend for 57 years of Phyllis (nee Murphy); loving dad of Marge (the late Kenny) Adreani, Mary Lou (Dave) Matthiesen, Paul (Joyce) O'Shea and Brenda (Bill) Burger; proud "papa" of Michael, Ray, Jimmy, Kevin, Anthony, Tricia, Danny, Kelly, Bridget, Mike O., and Kristen; dear brother of Paddy (Bernie), the late Bridie, Peggy & Jack O'Shea; fond uncle of many. Family and friends are asked to meet, Saturday, December 22, 2012 at St. Michael Church, 14327 S. Highland Ave., Orland Park, (4 blocks west of LaGrange Rd.) for Mass at 10:30 AM. Private inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. For information call 708-460-7500 or visit Zimmermansanderman.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 21, 2012.

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January 1, 2013

Dear O'Shea Fmaily,

I am sorry to hear about Uncle Mike passed away. I know Mike was lucky man to live long life until his age. I wish I could attend to the funeral in Chicago. Please give my hugs and love to Aunt Phyllis, Brenda and cousins.

Sally Murphy Newman of Sterling, Virginia.

December 21, 2012

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart with cherished memories as you celebrate a life that was well lived.

December 21, 2012

We are sorry for your loss O'Shea family and friends.May the God of all comfort and strength be with you in the days ahead.

MARY 7 TOM MCNAMARA

December 20, 2012

VERY SORRY ABOUT THE DEATH OF MIKE. I'M SURE HE WILL BE MISSED. I REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WHEN YOU MARRIED. IT ALL SEEMS SO LONG AGO. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY

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