Sr. Mary and the Shea family I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. May he rest in eternal peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was unable to attend the beautiful "Celebration of Life" Mass by Fr. Kenneth Oguzie on-site but streamed it on youtube. Annalea Celio

Mr. And Mrs. Shea were our back fence neighbors since 1997. They always had a kind word when we would pass each other walking in the neighborhood and it wasn't unusual to see Mr. Shea on his bicycle somewhere clear on the other side of Raleigh! I remember seeing him biking or walking to church at Lourdes in his suit all the time. Only later with my current company that renovated Reynolds Colosseum which includes the NC State Athletic Hall of Fame, did I realize what a great coach and family legacy he built with NC State track. He was a devout Wolfpacker as long as I've known him and always teased me about my ECU Pirates, yet always with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. We will miss Mr. and Mrs. Shea while remembering them fondly and send our respect and condolences to all the family. RIP

Dear Mary and the entire Shea family, I have so many fond memories of your dad, starting from when I was in grade school at Our Lady of Lourdes. He and your mom always made your home so welcoming. Randy enjoyed many sports conversations over the years about N.C. State and Major League Baseball. His devotion to the Catholic faith was evident in all he did. He will be greatly missed. With much love and prayers, Anita and Randy

Mr. Shea was my swim coach at Oak Park in the early 70s. I'm almost 65 now but I will never forget his dedication and kindness in those early days. My condolences to his survivors. How fortunate you were to have him for as long as you did! -Sue (Jacobs) Veasey, Southern Pines, NC

Mary, we are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was always a strong presence in our neighborhood (whether on foot, bicycle or walker!) We will all miss him! Our deep condolences to you and your family.

Sr Mary, My prayers are with you and your family during this time of mourning for your father, Mike. May he Rest in Peace. Much love, Sr Karen, DC

He was my first and only swim coach. He rallied over a hundred kids to swim for him on Oak Park Club's first swim team. I have wonderful memories of those days regardless of how much I hated swimming laps. To Julie and his family, thank you for sharing him with us.

Mike Shea is one of the finest men that I have met in my life. He was always an outstanding example of living his faith, going the extra mile as he taught his students, being a friend to all and never wasting any of the precious resources that he was blessed with. I love Mike and his wonderful family. He has been one of the most precious blessing in my life. Larry Brown

Mary, I was sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my prayers. May he now Rest in Peace with so many of our parents who have passed away. Sincerely, Joan Corcoran, DC🙏

Mike was a true legend at NC State and his figure became as well known as the Memorial Belltower in the 1970's and early 80's. When I first arrived as a young professor at the university my running buddy and I hardly passed a day without seeing Mike or one of the Shea kids running somewhere at some time of the day or early evening. We will never know how many trails the Shea family literally tramped into existence as they traversed the campus and nearby properties. Mike was unfailingly gracious to everyone and it was not uncommon to see people stop whatever they were doing to wave as he ran by. It was rumored so frequently that it became part of his lore - that Mike did not own a car and insisted on his own foot power as transportation. We basked in the elevation of our women's Cross Country program under Coach Shea, along with with his daughters, Julie and Mary and Betty Springs. Our present three-consecutive NCAA Women's Championship in Cross County had its beginnings with Coach Shea (followed by the future legendary coaches Rollie Geiger and Laurie Henes); we are forever grateful. You lifted us up, Mike, and now it is your turn to be lifted up. "A kind heart he hath. A woman would run through fire and water for such a kind heart." William Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor. Cathy Crossland Professor of Special Education Director of the Diagnostic Teaching Clinic NC State