A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, Oct. 26 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in New Iberia, La. for Steven Patrick Shea Sr., who died on Saturday, Oct. 24 surrounded by family and friends after a fight with cancer. He was buried in Beau Pré Cemetery. </p><p>He was born on June 28, 1951 in New Iberia. He graduated from Catholic High School and went on to play football at the University of Southwestern Louisiana before receiving a juris doctorate degree from Louisiana State University. </p><p>He practiced law in New Iberia for several years before relocating to the Florida Keys where he became a Circuit Court judge. He enjoyed sailing, big band music, traveling, writing and being near the water. He was known for his tenacity and sense of humor. </p><p>Survivors include his loving wife, Beth LaSalle Shea; son Steven Shea, Jr. and wife Melanie; daughters Aimee and Caitlin Shea; his parents, Jerry and Harriet Shea; brothers Jerry Shea, Jr. and wife Beverly, Jimmy Shea and wife Virginia; sisters Mary Zaunbrecher and husband Russell, Kelly Holleman and husband James, Ellen Mullen and husband Greg; stepchildren Adam LaSalle and wife Robin, Zack LaSalle, Katie LaSalle; and two step grandchildren. </p><p>He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Aline Babineaux, Alcee Babineaux, Ed Shea, Sr. and Esther Reeves Shea.</p><p>Pallbearers will be Steven Shea, Jr., Jerry Shea, Jr. Jimmy Shea, Stewart Shea, Adam LaSalle and Zack LaSalle. Honorary pallbearers are the 1969 graduating class of Catholic High School, The Solomon House Group, and the Islamorada Group.</p><p>Memorial donations may be made to the Catholic High School Endowment Fund, 1301 DeLaSalle Drive, New Iberia, LA, 70560, or Hospice Foundation of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA, 70503.</p><p>To view online obituary and guestbook, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.