John F. Shea Jr. (September 11, 1928 – May 10, 2013) was an American businessman, jurist, and politician. Born in Manchester, Connecticut, Shea graduated from

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. He then received his law degree from

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and practiced law in Manchester, Connecticut. He served in the Connecticut House of Representatives 1961-1962 as a Republican. In 1973, Shea was appointed Connecticut Superior Court judge serving until 1980 when he resigned to work for Aetna Life and Casualty.Former Connecticut Judge John Shea Jr. Dies at 84
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