October 2, 1946 – March 15, 2025
Visiting Friday, March 21, 2025 from 2-5:45 PM at Sacred Hearts – St. Stephen Church, 125 Summit Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Mass of Christian Burial Friday, March 21, 2025 at 5:45 PM at Sacred Hearts – St. Stephen Church, 125 Summit Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Repass to follow in Cabrini Hall below the church.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you share a memory of William F. Shea on this page.
My uncle picked on me growing up as my father and uncle John did to all my cousins then when I was 19 and started my career at Verizon. It was like I earned his respect and he treated me like a man and it truly meant so much to me that for the next 30 plus years we would talk vz and the fact that he showed me that respect and inspired me to not disrespect the family . Uncle Rusty you inspired me to do better and earn respect I appreciate you for that I will miss our vz talks . I believe you were met with open arms and nanny telling you boys to behave love you rest in peace
We have lost another great Man, someone who I looked up and admitted a great deal.
i remember the times when we were young, the fun and laughs when ever we were together.
You will be greatly missed my dear cousin, Rest in Peace
Love You
We were in-laws, who became friends, who became family. We four are the “Grands”. How luckey are we. He was the head Grand. His happiness was with His family and that’s how we will remember him, and we miss him already.
Rusty, was a wonderful guy, fun loving , who lived his wife an family. I will always remember the good times we had together.
Condolences of his soul from me, Helene and family; I understand the deep presence of him in your life and times and adventures and know this is heart-breaking. Whether you called him Bill or Dad or Grand Pop, all spirits now feel his physical absence yet live in his abiding and graceful memories. I recall working with him at least a dozen times at BCS to move items into and out of the building for events and happenings here. Helene, you are a cornerstone of our community, please know you are in my daily prayers.
S
I remember after my dad passed away we were all together at Megan’s wedding. When I hugged Uncle Rusty goodbye that night he reminded me so much of my dad. He gave me such a tight hug like he knew I needed it. It felt like the hugs my dad used to give me. He gave me a big smile and it made me feel so happy. His smile always made you smile. I didn’t get to see him much but loved him lots and will miss his smile.
It was an honor to know William Rusty Shea. He was a kind and caring person. I’ll miss our talks about family, cats and the neighborhood. You were a true gentleman, rest in peace.
RIP Uncle Rusty. One of the last of the good ones !!! 💚
I have and always will remember when you told me to get my ears checked 40+ years ago. Kenny Rogers “Lucille” will always be “400 children” and never ever 4 hungry children! 🥲
Meg, Chris, and I spent most of our family gatherings for a few years trying to plot elaborate booby traps to lay for Uncle Rusty’s arrival. (We really liked Home Alone.) He played along as a consummate villain… and was fortunately much smarter than us, so we never actually got him to trip on Matchbox cars. Love you Uncle Rusty.
William Shea was a kind-hearted man who deeply loved and cherished his family. His warmth and devotion to his loved ones were evident, and he will be remembered fondly for the love he gave and the joy he brought to those around him.