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Obituary: Kevin Edward Shields, 32, of East Haven

Kevin, an accomplished artist and cook, was a standout football player for East Haven High School in his younger days.

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EAST HAVEN, CT - (From North Haven Funeral Home) Kevin Edward Shields, 32, of East Haven, beloved son of Edward J. and Mary Orzechowski Shields passed away on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at his home.

Born in New Haven on December 4, 1988, he was a graduate of East Haven High School where he excelled in football.

Kevin was very artistic, he enjoyed drawing, was an excellent artist and cook.

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Brother of Adam Shields (fiancé Christina Hackett) and Alex Shields. Grandson of Edward Ryan, Sue Shields, and the late Stanley and Statia Orzechowski, Eleanor Ryan and Lawrence Shields.

Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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The visiting hours will be Monday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.

A service will immediately follow the visiting hours at 12 p.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will be private and at the convenience of the family in the All Saints Mausoleum.

Masks and social distancing strictly required for all services.

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