Randolph "Randy" Shields

SHIELDS, Randolph "Randy" 81, of Spring Hill, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center in Brooksville. Born in New York, NY on Feb. 5, 1928. He was a graduate of Manhattan College, a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea and worked as a business risk manager for the McCrory Corporation. He was also a member of St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church and a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council in Spring Hill. Randy is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan Shields of Spring Hill; 1 daughter, Susanne Fraser of Lindenhurst, NY; 4 grandchildren, Erin, Brendan, Sean and Jonathan; also many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Joanne. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009 from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Grace Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 16931 U.S. 19, Hudson 727-863-5471. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 10 am at St. Frances Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, Spring Hill. Burial to follow at Florida National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice.