Jack and Family, Know that your father was loved by many. He will be missed terribly. I can't say enough how a piece of my heart has fallen away. I loved seeing that man, he made me smile. He will live on in our hearts and our memories. John to you I say I will miss you and love you always. Play some tunes and take a dance with Anne, she has been waiting for you... Respectfully Kathy

Cronin and Shea Family, Mr. Shea was one of those very special people who come into your life and leave "footprints" on your heart. I will always have fond memories of him and your Mom. With my deepest sympathy and Love, Cheryl

May you rest in peace John, dear friend. We are filled with much sadness and deep sorrow to learn of your passing. So glad we talked on Monday and spent the time laughing and remembering good times..You will be greatly missed but will remain forever in our hearts.

I met Jack's dad once, and I never forgotten how nice a guy he was to me that evening. We talked about Jack and what led Jack to play drums, and Mr. Shea, told me he was a drummer too ! I told Mr. Shea, I had many Irish traditional musicians in my family, and he and I talked quite awhile, he will be missed.

Dear Kevin/Janice & Samantha, Our sincere condolences go out to you and the Shea family at this very sad time. We just want you to know how special your dad was to the entire Brandano family. He always lit up a room with so many stories and made "everyone" feel special. He will surely be missed.... He's had a wonderful life with many accomplishments and his music will play on in heaven we're sure! He was a class act. Keep all your fond memories close to your heart forever. Kevin, we are proud to call you our brother-in-law. All our love, Jay & Frani Brandano

To John's Family My sincere condolences to you. Your father was a great friend and I enjoyed the good times we spent together in the Rotary Club of Rockland and later on in the Kiwanis Club of Rockland. He will be missed!!! Gene Clloutier

Mr. Shea was Jacks inspiration. We are going to miss him terribly.

Jack, Kevin, and Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father; he was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. It was always one of the highlights of my trips back to Rockland whenever I got a chance to see your dad, even if was for just a few minutes. It is truly a blessing to have known him over the years and I thank God that he decided to settle in Rockland and make all of our lives a little better. Sean

Thank you for being a great father to great kids which we that remain cherish as best friends. I know you have already touched base with your wife up there or down there or across there We love you and look forward to seeing you resting comfortably on tuesday and face to face when it is our time too. Colin

I have known your father since the drum corps days, continued to know him when he was a loyal customer at my barber shop in Rockland, attended many Saturday night dances at Mosley's and when he would play locally. I even have a 33 1/3 album of your dad's. He was a true gentleman. May your memories help you through this difficult time, and find comfort that he is reunited with your mom. My deepest sympathy.

Kathy and family, so sorry for your loss. I know it's hard at these times, but if anything good can come out of loosing a Loved one is, they are no longer suffering and have joined other Family members who have passed before them. Our Prayers are with you and your Family; Cathy, Chris, Tony, Jim Muscato

All the visits by John and Ann were fun, but a round trip to PA and Gettysburg, then Alantic city stand out. Rest in Peace.

To John's Family My sincere condolences to you. John was a really best friend to me for many years. He always had a smile to share with everyone and never a bad word. It was one the my greatest pleasures to play so many "gigs" in our area with John. If St Peter as a big "band John is swinging. Bob Ledwell

May you rest in peace now and be with your wife now.......

John, You always had a smile for everyone. Rockland was very dear to you and you served it well especially in the Rockland Chamber of Commerce where I was lucky to get to know you. May God bless you.

May you be comforted by the loving memories of your dear one. The God of tender mercies and all comfort promises to remember your dear one in the resurrection. (John 5:28,29) May you have peace and comfort during this most difficult time.

Our hearts are saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. John was a special part of so many years with my dad, Lou, at Moseley's on the Charles. John always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye and he will forever remain a dear friend. May the memories you have lighten these difficult times as his music lightened the hearts of so many. His music is now playing for those who have gone before him.

Please accept our condolences on John's passing. He was a wonderful addition to our Carefree Capers trips and the best Bingo caller ever. He was a true gentleman and will be missed.

When I think of the individuals for whom I had the utmost respect during and after my years in Rockland, John is at the top of the list. I will always appreciate his support of WRPS and cherish his personal friendship. Our talks of the big bands and their influence on movies, radio and television could go on for hours. He was one of Rockland's all-time greatest and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and many friends at this time.

Tom and I were so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Shea. I had the pleasure of meeting him several times and also hearing his music at the Nantasket Pavilion several times. I knew Mr. Shea was an incredible musician (don't tell my guitar-playing husband Tom that my favorite instrument is the drum) and band leader as well as a dedicated public servant in Rockland and a truly devoted family man. I was glad to get to know more about Mr. Shea during Kevin's eulogy during the funeral. To hear that Mr. Shea had traveled so much and performed for world leaders was truly impressive. Knowing that gave me an even deeper respect for the way that Mr. Shea continued to serve his local community and family without resting on his laurels of prior accomplishments. However, I will forever be grateful for Mr. Shea's kindness to my daughter Kristin, a fellow musician, whenever she would visit Colleen when she was home from NYC. Nothing touches a parent's heart more than someone being kind to their child. Mr. Shea graciously gave Kristin an autographed album of his music this past Christmas during her visit. I was so touched by that kind act. I know that the family and close friends have many many fond memories of Mr. Shea and I pray that those memories, along with God's love, will bring them comfort during this time of loss. Sincerely, Marian Flammio Rockland MA

John and I used to transport the residents from the South Shore Rehab Nursing home in Rockland to the Holy Family Catholic Church, for the Mass of the Annointing. He was the driver and I was the Helper. We would have old War Stories of being in the military. He was such a kind hearted man. As time moved on he was no longer able to do that. We would see eachother in church at the 4pm Mass or the 9 am Mass. We would shake eachothers hand and I would ask him: "John Boy" How are you doing now?" Well, Dave he would say; " I finally made it to 90 and I have reached my goals and now I am ready to go home." I will miss my good friend "John Boy". Best Regards, David Griffith

A wonderful man and a wonderful life. So many have enjoyed and been blessed with his music. Now he will play for the angels.

Richard and I were so sorry to learn of your loss. After reading John's obituary, we realize what a special man he was. God has welcomed a special angel into Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family, knowing and understanding what you are going through at this sad time in your lives. Thoughtfully with Love......

My deepest sympathy to the shea family.Mr. shea was a pleasure to talk to and a true veteran.Thanks for his military service.Jack and michele sorry for your loss. god bless scott brenner

To tje Shea Family Dicl ad I send our deepest sympathy at the loss of your Dad. We share many happy memories of your Mom and Dadiftc6

May you Rest in Peace Mr. Shea What a Great ,Caring ,Loving,and Kind Man .You touched alot of People's Life's in such a Great way . Your Nice Smile and Kindness I will never forget....God Bless all of your family at this Sad Time. Sincerely, Sue Freeland

We miss John's smiling face at Martin's so much! We loved him so much!

I'll miss John. Such a big buoyant fellow, always cheerful. Whenever I was on one of his parades, he would call for "Them Basses". He often said:"ABIDE WITH ME , DICK. I assumed he meant Nixon. Stu Gunn, tuba player

To John's Family, John was a true gentleman who treated everyone with good will and respect. I enjoyed the time I spent with him at many many gigs. He was a friend and a mentor to me for thirty-five years and he will certainly be missed by his colleagues and friends in the music business.

Kathy, Tim, Sean & Colleen.. So sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy.. your dear dad is now with your precious mom and they're both smiling down on all of you. Let fond memories bring you comfort during this very difficult time. With Deepest Sympathy, Dottie & Bill Quinn

Jack & Family: Very sorry for the loss of your Dad -he truely was a rich man and will be missed by all. He was an insiration to me and I was fortunate to know him and to share a board seat with him on the RCC & Kiwanis Clubs for many years. Good Bless

Dear Kevin, Kathy, and Jack, Your Dad was one of my favorite people in the world, a mentor, and a role model. I often told him that working for him at Moseley's was one of the best things that ever happened to me, and it certainly was. So many of these tributes ring true - a real gentleman, a class act, with a great sense of humor and an Irish twinkle in his eye! He really loved his family and missed his late wife dearly. I've compiled a whole page full of his expressions and one-liners, and I still think about them and laugh almost daily! May God rest his soul among the Saints' in heaven!

Dear Jack, Kevin and Kathy, My deepest condolences on the passing of your dad...may your memories get you through this difficult time. He is always with you... Sincerely, Jackie King

A great man, a great role model, a great inspiration, both musically and personally... and no drummer ever made "2-beat" swing harder. The very first time I ever led a band at Nantasket Beach, it was for the Brockton Musicians Association, and I got to hire my sidemen... I hired John, who had so generously hired me so often before, because I knew that the crowd there knew and loved him, and because I knew he loved being a sideman, something that, as a bandleader, he rarely had the opportunity to enjoy. (I know the feeling.) After we'd finished our program he leaned over and said, "Nice job, son, and watch your back." I looked at him and said, "Why?" He smiled and said, "By not making any mistakes, you made some enemies today." Then he said, "Welcome to MY world." And then he roared out the laugh for which he was so well-known... and taught me an invaluable lesson in the politics of the music biz. Great, great man. In warmest sympathy, with extremely fond memories, G. Andrew Maness/ABSOLUTELY MUSIC/FOUR GUYS IN TUXES BOSTON//617-482-3234 CAPE COD//508-457-1583 NEWPORT//401-847-4416 WWW.FOURGUYSINTUXES.COM