William Paul Shea Jr., age 66, of Bridgeport, died suddenly on May 20, 2010, at his home. He was born in Bridgeport on June 16, 1943 to the late William and Leah Kelly Shea Sr. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and as a Firefighter for the Bridgeport Fire Department for 25 years. He is survived by his children James Shea Sr, Kimberly Plourde, Jennifer Shea , John Shea and five grandchildren. A memorial luncheon will be held Saturday June 5, from 12 Noon to 4:00 pm at St. Joseph Church Hall 1300 Stratford, Rd. Stratford. The arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sefcik Funeral Home, 135 Broad St., Milford.