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Joseph Shannon Obituary
Joseph Patrick Shannon, age 95, passed away.
Son of James Gunter and Winifred Ryan Shannon, preceded by his wife of 62 years, Sally (nee Fox).
Survived by his 12 children, Patrick (Dr. Lisa Ruml), Mary Ellen, Lisa Levinsky (Dr. Howard), Timothy (Melanie), Margaret Baker (Barry), Paul (Timothy Hagan), David (Molly), Dr. John Jay (Robin), Molly McGowan (William), Matthew (Julie), Peter (Shelly), Christopher; 21 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild.
Alumnus of St. Ignatius College Prep and Spring Hill College. World War II Veteran obtaining the rank of Lt. USN (USS Guest of the Pacific Fleet, Bronze Star Recipient). Retired Sales Executive in the printing and packaging business. Joe was a lifelong scholar. His enthusiasm for the arts, be it theater, the opera, the symphony, or a Broadway musical was genuine. He delighted in reading Joyce and Shakespeare. His contributions as a reader and actor at St. Francis Xavier were a reflection of a deep faith and an abiding joy on the stage.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Respiratory Health Association, 1440 West Washington Blvd, Chicago IL 60607 or LungChicago.org.
Memorial funeral mass at St. Francis Xavier Church at 10:00am on Saturday, March 11, 2017, 124 N. Spring Av., La Grange, IL.
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Edward Kram
March 17, 2017
Shannon Family,
May Joe rest in peace. Sad to hear the news belatedly. His spirit, the sound of his commanding voice, his laughter, and twinkle in his eye will be missed by his friends and community. How blessed was his life to meet Sally and bring into this world all you kids and your stories for next generations of the Shannon clan. Dear friends of the Paul & Nancy, we share your loss. I think of many close friendships and shared gatherings, Murphys, Sinnotts, Molidors, Shannons, & Krams.
Peace and solace in your loss - he is missed!
Ed Kram & Kram family
March 11, 2017
With deepest sympathy
Patti Adair
Tom Malone
March 10, 2017
I am always at a loss of what to say at these times. The sadness and sorrow will pass the joy of remembering will not.
My condolences. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
March 10, 2017
Sending you deepest condolences at this difficult time of loss. Please, turn to God, the hearer of prayer and comforter of the brokenhearted. Only he can provide escape from death Psalms 68:20.
Deborah Barrett
March 10, 2017
Meg and Family...
My condolences on the death of your father..
I met him once at Grants party and thought he was such a nice gentleman!! I'm sure you will all miss him a lot.
Kate Coryell Carney
March 9, 2017
Dear Shannon's,
I am so very sorry about hearing that your father had passed away. Growing up next door was an adventure. I used to say that my dad should have had 8 sons instead of one daughter. Your dad came to my sister's funeral and I will be forever thankful for that. Time softens our wounds, but does not take them away. Your dad lived a good life.
March 9, 2017
Thinking of all of you!! Tucker and Scott O'Day
clifford Levy
March 9, 2017
I knew Joe for many years as he was a client of mine with Merrill Lynch. We had many disagreements over the years as he tried to convert me to a liberal, unsuccessfully. Always respectful, always humorous. We talked many times about playing golf together but were never able to get it done. He was so very proud of his children. I'm sure this will leave a terrible void in your lives. May his memory alwats be a blessing to all of you.
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