John Robert Shea's obituary , Passed away on October 23, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona

John Robert Shea

April 18, 1937 - October 23, 2025 (88 years old)

Tucson, Arizona

John Robert Shea's obituary , Passed away on October 23, 2025 in Tucson, Arizona

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tulocay Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory

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John Robert Shea

April 18, 1937 - October 23, 2025 (88 years old)

Tucson, Arizona

John Robert Shea Obituary

The passing of John Robert Shea in Tucson, Arizona leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 23, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Robert Shea to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Luella Harrington and Joseph P. Shea; his siblings, Don, Jim Shea and Maureen Fryling; and his stepdaughter Erin Saunders.

He is survived by: his wife Patty Saunders; his children, Joseph Shea and Deborah Shea; his stepchildren, Daniel Saunders (Nancy) and Bonnie Wilson (Matt); and his grandchildren, Noel Wilson, Vova Saunders Seim, Cara Wilson, Nataliya Saunders Seim and Lilla Kasper.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Appollinaris Catholic Church (2590 Trower Ave, Napa, CA 94558).

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's name may be made to the non-profit Heartright Foundation (https://www.heartrightfoundation.org) (earmarked for John's son and his two roommates) or to Napa Valley Support Services.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tulocay Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory



Sat

Nov 22

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

St. Appollinaris Catholic Church
2590 Trower Ave, Napa, CA 94558

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