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Francis (Frank) P O'Shea - Class of 1954

Submitted by Pauline Rute Hall 1952 <Grammypgh@aol.com> on 15/Apr/2015
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       Francis (Frank) P. O'Shea, age 78, of Fairfield, the beloved husband of Mary Rita (Charlton) O'Shea for nearly fifty years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Born in Newburgh, NY to the late Patrick and Anastasia O'Shea, Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Frank spent his entire career behind the scenes with NBC on the national level, and he worked in various divisions of NBC, including their Sports and News divisions, having worked his way up the ranks after starting as a page. Highlights of his career include covering Apollo space missions, travelling with the U.S. President, covering various Super Bowls, World Series, Pro Golf Tours, the Tour de France and other sporting events. He managed logistics for many NBC productions, such as the Republican and Democratic National conventions. He spent much time in the Middle East, filming many documentaries, and even living with a Bedouin tribe for several weeks. In his role, he had the opportunity to visit many places to which the public is not permitted access, including private areas of the Vatican, among other famous sites. His career with NBC afforded him the opportunity to meet many dignitaries, world leaders, sports and entertainment figures. While Frank travelled the world for NBC, he especially enjoyed travelling with his wife Rita and close friends in his retirement. He also enjoyed spending time at the Par 3 Golf Course. Frank was a member of the Gaelic American Club. In addition to his wife, Frank is survived by his two loving daughters, Tracy O'Shea Diamond of Mount Laurel, NJ and Alison O'Shea of Fairfield; his brother, Dr. Richard A. O'Shea and his wife, Judith McLean O'Shea of Shelton, and his two cherished grandsons, Matthew Liam Diamond and Michael Declan Diamond. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a large extended family. He was predeceased by his son, Brian, and his three brothers, Patrick, John, and Daniel. Friends are invited to meet at St. Pius X Church on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery with full Military Honors. Visitation will take place on Friday, April 17, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield Center. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com

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