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Matthew J Shea 1919 - 1967

Matthew J Shea was born on August 3, 1919, and died at age 48 years old on December 21, 1967. Matthew Shea was buried at Long Island National Cemetery Section 2X Site 1991 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew J Shea.
Matthew J Shea
August 3, 1919
December 21, 1967
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  • 08/3
    1919

    Birthday

    August 3, 1919
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: PFC Wars/Conflicts: World War Ii
  • 12/21
    1967

    Death

    December 21, 1967
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Long Island National Cemetery Section 2X Site 1991 2040 Wellwood Avenue, in Farmingdale, Ny 11735
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In 1919, in the year that Matthew J Shea was born, in January, Nebraska was the 36th state to ratify the 18th Amendment, making it the law of the land. The 18th Amendment established Prohibition - a law against the production, transport, and sale of alcohol. Private consumption and possession were not prohibited. Several months later, the Volstead Act was passed, creating laws to enforce the Amendment. Bootlegging and bathtub gin followed.
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In 1925, at the age of only 6 years old, Matthew was alive 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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