Joseph Shea of Plymouth, 78, WW II vet.(Obituaries)(Obituary) From: The Boston Herald | Date: November 2, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 Boston Herald. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Joseph L. Shea of Plymouth, formerly of Quincy, a custodian and World War II veteran, died Saturday at Life Care Center of Plymouth. He was 78.

Born in Boston, he was educated in the city's public schools.

Mr. Shea served in the Navy during World War II.

He later worked as a custodian in the Boston school system.

Husband of the late Rita T. (Feeney), Mr. Shea is su...

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