Philip Daniel Shea, 62, of Sherman Oaks, California, the beloved legendary Property Master of “The Office” passed away on December 7, 2023.

He was preceded by his parents, (Thomas) Daniel Shea and Paula Anne Niezgoda Shea. He leaves behind a brother, David Shea, and nieces and nephew Kelly Quigley (husband Adam), Kathleen Shea, and David, Patrick Shea, and three grandnephews Rory, Thomas and Owen Quigley. Phil grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and attended St. Angels Elementary, Fairview Park High School and Parmadale/ St. Anthony’s home for boys. In his twenties, Phil was drawn to the energy and sunshine of California and moved out west. He was known for his strict vegan diet and health consciousness. He married Rachel Elizabeth Smith in Salt Lake City, Utah on 4/28/2000 -10/2003.  They had an endearing love for each other to the very end. For the remainder of his days, he retained a love of Utah and those he loved and worked with there for a short time.

Phil’s well-known outstanding career and contributions as an exceptional Property Master spanned over three decades. He was most notably known for being the Property Master for all 9 seasons of the popular TV series “The Office” that ran from 2005 to 2013, "Superstore" from 2015 - 2022 and American Auto from 2021-2023. Almost every single object utilized in “The Office” series was bought or made by Phil and had his creativity, passion, and distinct touch. Phil’s unwavering commitment to professional excellence was unparalleled. He gave full-hearted effort with laser-focused precision to everything he did. He often worked off the clock to ensure the best outcome of each show. He lived and breathed the industry and those he worked with were family to him. Phil had boundless energy, was friendly, loved to laugh, and had an incredible smile and movie-star looks but wasn’t comfortable with the limelight on him.  He preferred to help others shine by working his magic in the background, to bring about the best product and outcome. His health rapidly declined in the last strike and not working was exceptionally hard for him.

Phil had an enormously generous, empathic, and compassionate heart, and always looked out for those he loved and those in need. He wasn’t afraid to tell you openly he loved you and be vulnerable. He was an extremely generous giver and did it quietly. The holidays were his favorite time of year.  Each Christmas he would find unsuspecting families in need in grocery stores and Walmarts and hand out cash to make their season easier and brighter.  He yearned for family connection.  Many families took him in as their own as they experienced his genuine love and care.  

 

Phil will be buried in Arizona close to his prior wife and family. If you would like to share your love and experiences with Phil to be included in the burial service, please email RachelSmithHoffman@gmail.com. We honor his life and the positive impact he had on all of those who were blessed to know him.

 

Philip D. Shea's intimate Burial Service will be December 30,2023 at 12noon - MST at  

Hazelton Memorial Cemetery

23100 W Broadway, Buckeye, AZ 85326

 

*We welcome any who would like to attend & there will be a small luncheon after.

 

*Please RSVP RachelSmithHoffman@gmail.com / 858.880.8432

 

* There are many hotels in the area if needed, including the Fairfield by Marriott in Verrado by the family

 

The departure of this unique incredible soul leaves a void in our lives and hearts as well as enormous gratitude for the gift of knowing him.  He is forever and profoundly loved.