Eleanor Ann Shea
April 28, 1933 - November 28, 2021
Albany-Eleanor Ann Shea, 88, was a caring, loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She passed away November 28, 2021 in Cary, NC of natural causes. Eleanor was born to Frank and Nellie Ray on April 28, 1933 in Albany, NY and is survived by her three children, Anne, Richard (Tracey), and Paul, her sister, Joan Juliano, her grandchildren, Meghan, Ryan (Madeline), Kathryn, Nikita, and Laura, plus several nephews and nieces. Eleanor graduated from Siena College in Loudonville, NY, becoming the first in her family to receive a college degree. She enjoyed reading, solving puzzles of all kinds, and playing board games with her family. She will forever be remembered for her strength, perseverance, and kindness by all who knew her. She is predeceased by her husband, James Shea, her brother, Frank “Skeets” Ray, her sister, Shirley Ray, and her parents. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Eleanor’s family Sunday, December 5, 2021 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance. Unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Funeral services Monday 9:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church, 607 Central Avenue (Father John Bradley Way), Albany, NY 12206 where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery immediately following the Mass. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com
Albany-Eleanor Ann Shea, 88, was a caring, loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She passed away November 28, 2021 in Cary, NC of natural causes. Eleanor was born to Frank and Nellie Ray on April 28, 1933 in Albany, NY and is survived... View Obituary & Service Information