TOMMY SHEA Obituary

TOMMY SHEA SHERMAN - Thomas Robert Shea, Jr. 62, of Sherman, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home in Sherman, Texas. On September 12, 1961, Tommy was born to Carol Ann Stover Shea and Dr. Thomas R. Shea in Dallas, Texas. He lived in Sherman for most of his life, valuing the close connections and friendships the community provided. Tommy graduated from Sherman High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts from Colorado State University in 1983. He then continued to St. Mary's University School of Law where he earned his JD and learned the finer points of the law, igniting the passion for justice that defined his legal career. Tommy loved the practice of law and the true impact he could make in the lives of his clients, zealously defending them with every ounce of his being. His dogged devotion to his clients earned him the respect of countless judges, colleagues and clients, a trait for which he will surely be remembered. The only thing Tommy loved more than the law was his family. His true joy was spending time with his wife of over twenty years Sheila VanSant Shea, both in and out of the courtroom. Tommy and Sheila shared a joy of common interests, and had a close connection envied by all that knew them. Tommy was preceded in death by his father Dr. Thomas R. Shea; mother Carol Ann Stover Shea; sister Mary Veronica Shea; sister Cynthia Shea Goosen and grandparents J.L. and Mary Shea and Joseph and Rita Stover; Aunt Mary C. Shea and her husband, Brendan J. Perry, Esquire; Uncle Joseph L. Shea, II and his wife Theresa Shea; Uncle Roger Shea; Aunt Christine Shea and cousins Joseph L. Shea, III, Brian M. Perry and his wife, Karen A. Perry, Paul T. Shea and Theresa A. Shea. Father-in-law Matthew VanSant and mother-in-law Polly VanSant, sister-in-law Phyllis Powell of Borger, Tx. He is survived by his wife, Sheila VanSant Shea of Sherman, sister Kerry Kathryn Shea Lanzone and husband Joseph of Saint Simons Island, GA, brothers-in-law Guy David Goosen of Sherman, TX, Michael VanSant of Sherman, Tx and Wayne Powell of Borger, TX. Sister-in-law Candy VanSant of Sherman, TX Nieces and Nephews: Brian Nicholas Goosen of Dallas, TX; Christopher Thomas Goosen of Dallas, TX; and Joseph Anthony Lanzone, III of Beverly Hills, CA; Valerie Kathryn Lanzone of New York, NY and Jillian Grace Lanzone of Washington, DC. Marie VanSant of Lansing, MI, Tristen VanSant of Columbia, MO, and Tyler VanSant, Masen VanSant, and Trevor VanSant of Sherman, TX., Paulette McCarter of Greenville, TX, Dan Powell and Rick Powell of Borger, TX, and Bill Powell of Houston, TX. as well as many other family members. Aunts & Uncles - Paul M. Shea and Lois Shea of Holliston MA. Cousins - Brendan M. Perry of Upton, MA, Christopher M. Perry, Esquire of Holliston MA, Terance P. Perry, Esquire of Missoula, Montana, Timothy Shea of Oviedo, FL, Patrick Shea of Chatham, MA, Katie Shea Chapin of Holliston, MA, Peter Joseph Shea of Holliston MA, Mary Sullivan Shea, Daniel P. Shea of Walpole, MA, Liam J. Shea of Medway, MA, Brendan T. Shea of Dedham, MA, Brian M. Perry, Jr., Quinn P. Perry and Alanna K. Perry, all of Holliston, MA, and cousin Connor M. Perry of Revere, MA. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Pallbearers are Chico Aleman, Dewayne Southerland, Craig Ferguson, Donnie Felder, Timothy Shea, Christopher Perry, Terence Perry, Scott Carter, Steve Rice, Michael Bowen, Johnny Vick, and Michael VanSant. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Fr. Merlito Abiog officiating. Interment will follow in West Hill Cemetery, Sherman, Texas. Visitation will be at Waldo Funeral Home on Friday, Nov 3, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered online at www.waldofuneralhome.com.