The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Reu. Win. L O,Shea
 Funeral Services
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 completed his studies and was or dained to the priesthood at St Joseph's cathedral in Hartford, May 9, 1908. After Q temporary assignment ct St. Mary's church, East Hartford, he became Q member of the faculty ct St. Thomas ser1l- mary, Hartford.
 Impressed Future Clergy
 During his two years at the sein- mary, Father O'Shea impressed the future priests who studied under him with his erudition and hiH kindiiness. In 1910, his superiors made him Q curate ct St. Joseph's cathedral, Hartford. It was not long after that he was appointed direc- tor of the cathedral school, again distinguishing himself.
 Wroto For Transcript
 The Catholic Transcript, diocesan publication, profited by Father O'sheas learning during these years, Many articles which he wrote were published in this weekly jour- nal and won favorable recognition from clergy and iaitY "The Cath. olic Church in Connecticut" write ten by Monsignor DuggaEi, says: "Sev. William J. O'shea hal revealed to many edifed readers the ascetical principles that were re- ouced to aaily practice by hundreds who signalized themselves in the arduous struggle for perfection"
 First of War Volunteers
 When America joined the Allies in the World War, Father O'shea was one of the first who volunteer- ed for service as . chaplain. He ei1- tered the service February 2, 1918, remaining in the ranks to August 6, 1919. He first saw duty at Camp Meade, Maryland, with the A. Y. F., and was later transferred to the American Army of Occupation in Germany. He was discharged at Camp Dix, M j., with the rank Of first lieutenant.
 He resumed his work as assistant pastor ct the cathedral and as di- rector of the parish school and hiA efforts won widespread praise.
 Pastor of st. Michaeps
 On May 6, 1928, he became pas tor of St. Michael's church, Water vile and began his labors there. The parish fiourished under his guidance Parish examinations did likewise. He had been here but . short time when Bishop John ,. Milan coniinis- stoned him to the supervision Of the Waterbury Catholic High school.
 Father O'shea's knowledge of ed- ucation and his own teaching abil. fly, coupled with his character and personality, did much to help the Advancement of the Catholic High school. The institution held scholas- tic rankings second to none, and iti graduates distinguished themselvei In colleges and in business careers
 6 Years In Watervilie
 He had been ct St. Michaei's foz more than eight years when he wal advanced to the pastorate at 5t Margaret's church. With his charac. teristic energy and enthusiasm hi took over his new post, and mol many months had passed before ht had endeared hirnself to his parigh' toners. Though carrying on hii shoulders the burden of . majoi parish, he retained his duties al supervisor of the high school.
 From the days of the hvar tog the time of his death, Father O'Ghes found time from his nnultitudinoul duties to keep up ail acti' , interest In the American Legion and thu Knights of Columbus, being Q xnenl' Der of both orGanizationg. .
 Record OR Good Deeds.
 He leaves behind him $ concretl eulogy of accomplishment, . record of deeds done ii many and varied fields, and the achievements Of [ lifetime of service to the Catholit church and it's members, He sought no public recognition, aiad ic Y only with his passing that eyer many who knew him well can DO. gin to realize ell that he did asic how well he did it.
 He was loved as much as c man Ai . priest, for he laad those quaiitici which win and keep friends. He wa as loyal to his friends as to m own unswerving ideals; his iIaodesty kept secret many of the unseliisf deeds he performed tor those whom he knew as, friends.
 Lost Their True Friend
 His parishionerB, ct Ct. MichAel'l and at St. MaFearet's, know thAl they have lost Q true friend witt his death. Students end graduates ct Waterbury Cathode 1zlsh schocl