Christina O’Shea, age 101, passed peacefully on July 12, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and her wonderful caregivers. Chris was born in Consett, England on January 11, 1923. She emigrated to America at the age of five with her parents, Catherine and Patrick Slane and family. 

She married the love of her life, Jeremiah (Jerry) O’Shea in August 1944.  She was affectionately known as “Chrissie” by countless friends and family members. She will be greatly missed by her five children, Terrence (Carol) O’Shea of Nipomo, CA; Eileen (Robert) Cameron of Indialantic, FL; Patricia O’Shea of North Falmouth, MA; Geraldine (Mark) O’Shea of Jackson, CA; Christina (Timothy) O’Shea Heydinger of Bayfield, CO and by her nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  She was a ray of sunshine who was always quick with a smile and a laugh, was an avid reader and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her friends and family. 

After Jerry returned from WWII, he and Chris made their home in Ridgewood, New Jersey where they raised their family. They vacationed each summer at Ocean Beach, New Jersey and later, on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. After many years in Ridgewood, they moved to Hillsborough, New Jersey, and then retired to Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. Widowed in 2005, Chris eventually sold their home and moved to Buena Vida Estates, a retirement community in Melbourne, Florida. There she enjoyed the company of many friends and her “baby” brother, Terry, and was well loved and pampered by the staff. She had a strong faith and attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Mary, Mother of God churches in New Jersey, and Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Florida. She volunteered in their thrift store for many years. Chris served on the Board of the local health department in Ridgewood, and later as Welfare Director for Somerset County, New Jersey. Chris was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Jeremiah, and her sisters, Margaret and Kathleen.

The family would like to express our sincere appreciation for the loving care that our mother received from the staff at Buena Vida and for the caring services of Wuesthoff  Hospice. 

 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice & Palliative Care. 8060 Spyglass Hill Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940, in her name.