James J. Shea

Background

Shea,, James J. was born on November 15, 1925 in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James J. and Henrietta (Delaney) Shea.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Wharton School Finance, University Pennsylvania, 1949.

Career

With Milton Bradley Company, Springfield, 1949-1984, director, 1957-1984, executive vice president, 1963-1967, president, 1967-1984, chief executive officer, 1969-1984, chairman board, 1972-1984. Member Capital Funds Committee. Director, member executive committee Valley Bank and Trust.

Membership

Board directors Springfield Orchestra Association, Springfield Central Business District. Chairman United States Savings Bond Doctor, Springfield. Alumni trustee University Pennsylvania.

Trustee Wilbraham-Monson Academy, Wilbraham, Massachusetts, New England Colleges Fund. A founder Business Fund for Arts, Springfield. Served with United States Air Force, 1943-1945.

Member Newcomen Society N. American, Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Toy Manufacturers American, Inc. (director), Lambda Chi Alpha. Clubs: International (Chicago), Chicago Athletic Association (Chicago).

Metropolitan (New York City), 200 Fifth Avenue (New York City). Les Ambassaduers (London), White Elephant Lieutenant (London), Annabels (London). Pennsylvania University Alumni.

Connections

Married Marisa Wealleans, August 29, 1972. Children by previous marriage: Thomas E., Carol A., James J., III, Barbara E. Shea Hatten, Christine H.

Father:

James J. Shea,

Mother:

Henrietta (Delaney) Shea,

Spouse:

Marisa Wealleans