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John Shaughnessy Obituary
1943 - 2014 LEE John "Jack" Shaughnessy Jr., 71, formerly of 21 Crossway Village, a lifetime resident of Berkshire County, died Aug. 25, 2014 after a battle with a long illness. Born in Pittsfield on May 10, 1943 the son of John W. Shaughnessy Sr. of Lee and Gladys Neary of Pittsfield, he was educated at Cranwell Preparatory School in Lenox, and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1962. Jack's employment history included City Savings Bank, General Electric in the stockroom and he retired from the City of Pittsfield as a custodian with most of his career at Pittsfield High School. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Lee. He was involved in and loved sports, coaching Little League baseball, Paul Brindle baseball and Pop Warner football teams throughout the county. He was an active coach for Pittsfield High School with football and hockey being his favorite sports to coach and motivate the kids. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. Jack volunteered endless hours to local sports teams and local hospitals in many different aspects as he was an avid local sports supporter. He is survived by the mother of his children, Paula (Lasch) Shaughnessy of Liverpool, N.Y. and his two sons, Mark Shaughnessy and wife, Rebecca of Nashua, N.H., and Tim Shaughnessy and wife, Tracy of Syracuse, N.Y. Also, two half-brothers; Thomas Shaughnessy of Pittsfield and Michael Shaughnessy; and five grandchildren (Cameron, Connor, Alexis, Molly, and Sara Shaughnessy). Jack will always be remembered for how he could make people laugh and certainly was not afraid to let someone know what he thought. FUNERAL NOTICE: A memorial celebration Mass will be conducted Saturday September 6, 2014 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church in Lee, burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Lee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Jack's honor to the Lee Gridiron Football Club P.O. Box 982 Lee, MA 01238 or Tanner B Memorial Race: http://www.tannersrun.com/sponsor.html.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Shaughnessy
Mark Shaughnessy
September 2, 2015
R.I.P
Michael Shaughnessy
September 15, 2014
Sorry for your lost
Nancy Davis
September 9, 2014
Paula,Mark,Tim&Family: So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I remember him as a nice neighbor and how good he was was with the neighborhood kids & playing sports with them...Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Russell & Nancy Davis/Sons
Richard Wilcox
September 8, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about Jack. M heart goes out to Jack and his family.Richard Wilcox
Donna Walz
September 6, 2014
It's hard not to talk about Jack without a smile on our faces. He brought out the best in "his" kids whether it be his speeches, his "HHB" or everything adding up to "7's" and of course being "Mr. Met". We have missed you over the last 14 years since we last saw you but thought of you often. RIP Jackson...we love you!
The Walz "Walzy" family, Donna, Ken, Chris (PHS Hockey 1997), Lisa (PHS Hockey 2000) and Jennifer (PHS 2003)
Michael Mazzeo
September 5, 2014
Thank you coach for your time , effort , and compassion ... You made many of us better athletes and people ... Never will forget your charm and enthusiasm ... To your family , peace in time of loss ... God be with you and your family coach....
Pam Robichaud
September 5, 2014
Paula and family I'm very sorry to here about Jack. He was always nice to be around. Good sense of humor.
John Goodnow Jr.
September 5, 2014
The Shaughnessy Family
I was saddened to hear about Jack's passing. He was a huge influence on me while at PHS and all the athletes were extremely lucky to have crossed paths with him when we did. He will be missed. RIP Coach
Josh Tobin
September 4, 2014
The Shaughnessy Family
I was so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. He was a huge influence on all of us at PHS and we were extremely lucky to have crossed paths with him when we did. He was a great friend and true original. He will be missed.
September 4, 2014
Dear Paula, Mark, Tim and Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Jack's death. He was always so much fun to be with and such a good guy. I will remember him with great fondness. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With sincere condolences,
Linda Carroll
Denise Shampang Messana
September 4, 2014
Jack worked with my step-dad Al Campoli many years ago at South Junior High School and spent a lot of time at our home back if the day. He was a funny man and will be greatly missed. RIP Jack. Say hello to Al for me.
Matt Touhey
September 4, 2014
Jack was such a great guy, always watching out for us. He was always there to make sure you didn't screw up. Just a great coach who understood the kids. My thoughts and prayers are with his whole family
Doreen Klink
September 3, 2014
Jack,We all love You and will miss the laugh's we had when we were all together.Thank you for being there for all of us when Tanner passed,it meant a lot to us.The only uncle our kid's had and they all loved you. You will be missed.God Bless you. "Doe" and John.
Bill Tanguay
September 3, 2014
Jack was a good man. Glad to have known him. Thanks for being such a kind soul.
Cam Collins
September 3, 2014
Jack motivated alot of kids thru hockey and football. He had a way of connecting with high school athletes that was remarkable. Never afraid to call anyone out on their game and always there for a kid in need. He also kept us in line with our curfews and made sure we dropped our dates off before heading off to bed for night before a big game day. Great man. RIP
Scott Kirchner
September 3, 2014
Jack was a good man- He gave me a job as a kid lining the baseball diamonds at Clapp park. May he rest in peace.
Linda Jaquins
September 3, 2014
May you rest in peace dear friend until we all meet again. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family you will surely be missed.
Robbie Harrington Brassard
September 3, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Jack was an amazing man with a smile that could light up a room. May you keep his spirit alive in each of you and carry him in your heart, always. May he rest in peace.
Robbie, Eric , Michael & Ryleigh
Jason Furness
September 3, 2014
Jack was a good person who was respected by those who knew him. He will be missed and his family is in our thoughts.
Jason Virgilio
September 3, 2014
Tim and family, so sorry to hear of Jack's passing! He was such a kind,giving and thoughtful man. From sponsoring my confirmation to making sure I was home in time for curfew. The impact he had on myself and countless others will forever be remembered. Sending prayers and condolences to you all. Rest In Peace "Ralphie".
September 3, 2014
Mark, Becky and family,
My sincere sympathy for the loss of Your Dad/father-in-law.
I did not know him but I knew Mark's grandfather,John.
Penny Calero
Buffalo,NY
Rebecca Brassard Shaughnessy
September 3, 2014
Pa Jack, You were an awesome Man. You are missed and we love you. We will cherish the laughs and memories we have. RIP Love Reb
John Garzone
September 3, 2014
Jack was one of my best friends, a good person, who helped a lot of people, especially youths. Peg and I send our prayers to his family.
Jason Virgilio
September 3, 2014
Tim and family,sorry to hear of Jack's passing! He was an amazing man in so many ways. He inspired, motivated and geniunly cared. I will be forever grateful for the life lesson's he taught me on and off the field. Sending prayer's and condolences to you all. Rest In Peace "Ralphie"
Richard Bolza
September 3, 2014
Jack was a wonderful individual who I first met many years ago when he lived on Stratford Ave. in Pittsfield. Please accept my condolences in his passing.
Eileen Maxfield
September 3, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Shaughnessy family. He was a special friend to me and many others. May he finally rest in peace.
Matthew Pictrowski
September 3, 2014
Shaugnessy Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Jack's spirit live on.
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