Gerald ‘Jerry’ L. Shea, systems analyst

Gerald "Jerry" L. Shea, 83, of Milton passed away at home Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. He was born July 12, 1935, in Elizabeth, N.J., son of the late George and Anna (Renaud) Shea.

Jerry graduated from St. Patrick's High School in New Jersey, class of 1953. He attended Montclair State College where he earned his bachelor’s degree cum laude in economics in 1979. He also earned his Charter Life Underwriter designation in 1974. Jerry worked as a systems analyst with the Prudential Insurance Company for 31 years until 1984. He then worked for First Fidelity Bank as a quality assurance analyst until retiring in 1995.

Jerry was a charter member of the Jaycees in Woodbridge, N.J. He served as the vice chairman of the Urban Renewal Citizens Advisory Board in Woodbridge, and was a member of the library board in Fanwood, N.J. Jerry also served as a member of the board of the Mill Spring Run Homeowners Association in Milton.

Jerry was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Lewes. Jerry enjoyed traveling both in the U.S. and abroad. He was an avid theatergoer and especially loved Broadway musicals. He was a lifelong fan of jazz music, especially Louis Armstrong. Jerry loved his family and the time he spent with them. He was a caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend, who will be missed by all.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary E. Shea of Milton; two sons: Kevin Shea and his wife Tina of Lenexa, Kan., and Michael Shea and his partner Virginia of Rahway, N.J.; three grandchildren: Thomas Shea and his wife Kelly of Toms River, N.J., Zachary Shea and his wife Mireya of Rota, Spain, and Holly Moylan of Rahway; one great-grandson, Nolan Shea of Toms River; two brothers: Robert Shea and his wife Liz of Lewes, and William Shea and his wife Anne of Titusville, Fla.; and three sisters: Constance Hnat and her husband Peter of Surf City, N.J., Mary Rooke of Hazlet, N.J., and Anne Marie Shea of Elizabeth.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m., at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Lewes. Interment will follow the services at St. Peter's Cemetery, Pilottown Road, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beebe Medical Foundation, c/o Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958.

Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Please visit Jerry's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.