Birth date: Apr 10, 1923 Death date: Apr 3, 2011
Rina (Molisani) Shea, 87, of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Syracuse, she graduated from North High School. Rina was employed with the Syracuse City School District for over 20 years and was a se Read Obituary
Rina Shea was the nices person you could work with Iworked in the cafe at salem hyde for sometime when ever you need something she was allways their for you what a sweetheart she was my heart goes out to her family cathylambertson kornatowski
What a wonderful lady! Rina was my secretary at Salem Hyde School for eight years. She was the beloved Mrs. Shea to everyone: students, parents, staff and community people with whom she daily came in contact. The parents and students especially saw Rina as their Salem Hyde grandmother who would watch over them and keep the pupils there safe. Rina did not just sit in the office doing her expected duties, she regularly attended programs, chaperoned our annual sixth grade trip to Toronto and showered love on the boys and girls. One story that has to be told involves Clyde Terry who was a frequent visitor to our office, often not for the best of reasons. Rina had a way with him that was amazing. One day a new student who had not learned that Rina was special was in the office when Clyde was there. This new student said some bad things to Rina and Clyde stepped right out and said to this clearly misguided young man in a way that left no doubt about what Clyde thought, and I will never forget this, "Don't ever mess with that woman again!"
Rina was my friend and counsellor. All by herself she deftly managed a school of 500 children, over 60 staff, hundreds of parents and others, two years of unsettling renovation and most importantly found her way into my heart and the hearts of so many others. Her loving, quiet manner will always be with us and her memory will live on in the hearts of all the Salem Hyde community who loved her and the beautiful person she was.
Rick Beyer, Principal
Salem Hyde School 1980-1988
Our deepest condolences from Staff and Board at NEHDA, Inc. (Northeast Hawley Development Association). Your efforts on behalf of the Lincoln Hill project and the people of the north side were greatly appreciated. You made a differance in the lives of many people! THank you for caring,
Alberta P. DeStefano, Executive Director
and Staff and Board of NEHDA
To Sandra, Jimmy, Mike and Natalie and the extended family...Rina was such a great lady; an exceptional person with a gentle voice and warm and open heart. She would always welcome us. I loved to talk with her at camp, especially.when the sun would be setting over the lake. A caring and sweet person who will be remembered always. Take good care of each other, as she love and took care of all of you. With deepest sympathy, Mike and Jasmin Paglia
The Officers and Members
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Mattydale Fire Department
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Heartfelt Sympathy
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Time of Sorrow.
My heartfelt sympathy in the loss your mother/grandmother. 'Mom', as the camp daughters lovingly called her, was the most generous, loving, and caring person I knew. She opened her home and heart freely. I carry percious memories of sharing summers at camp and spending countless hours talking with Rina. She will be greatly missed.
Love ya Mom - Ruthie
