William Michael Shea

William (Billy) Shea, a longtime Croton resident passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at NYP Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Billy was born in New York City on December, 5, 1953 to John Shea and Nora McMahon. Billy had a life-long love of competitive sports including, football, basketball, baseball, golf, and boxing. He worked as a pipe fitter at Metro-North Rail Road in Croton-Harmon and as a custodian, and school bus driver in the Hendrick Hudson Central School District. He enjoyed weight training and physical fitness and was a Yankee baseball fan. Billy is survived by his mother Nora Shea, brother Johnny Shea of Ventress, LA, Jimmy of Marina, CA, (Cindy), Tommy of Klamath Falls, OR; Bobby of Prundale, CA; Kevin (Jennifer) of Poughkeepsie, and nieces Krista Hadzihasanovic Shea (Armin), Michael of Ossining, NY and Jeremy of Marina, CA. Billy is also survived by his loving Aunt, Theresa Hopkins and Uncle, Peter McMahon, and his long time companion Nancy Pilotti. In addition he is survived by many wonderful cousins and friends.

A visitation 2-4 & 7-9pm for William will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St, Croton-On-Hudson, New York 10520. A mass of christian burial will occur Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Holy Name of Mary Church, 114 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, New York. An interment to follow will occur Monday, December 30, 2024 at Bethel Cemetery, Old Post Rd S & Cleveland Dr, Croton on Hudson, New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.