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John Leo Shea 1914 - 1971

John Leo Shea was born on February 24, 1914, and died at age 57 years old on August 14, 1971. John Shea was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2S Site 4040 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Leo Shea.
John Leo Shea
February 24, 1914
August 14, 1971
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  • 02/24
    1914

    Birthday

    February 24, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: CPL Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 08/14
    1971

    Death

    August 14, 1971
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Long Island National Cemetery Section 2S Site 4040 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
    Burial location
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In 1914, in the year that John Leo Shea was born, in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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In 1925, John was just 11 years old when gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".
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