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Daniel Joseph "Father Dan" Shashy

Daniel Shashy Obituary

SHASHY Daniel Joseph "Father Dan" Shashy, 86, passed away at his home on Friday, October 15, 2010. He was a native and life-long resident of Jacksonville, born November 8, 1923 to Mary and Joseph Shashy. He was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, Class of 1942. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1948 and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Gamma Theta Chapter. He honorably served in the United States Navy during World War II between 1943 and 1946. He married Bernice Joanne Rizk on September 17, 1957 at St. Patrick Cathedral in New York, New York. He was sole proprietor of David Cleaners in Jacksonville's Springfield and San Marco areas. He was an active member of Christ the King Parish and was a founding and active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Christ the King. Two years after his beloved wife's passing, he attended the Sacred Heart Seminary at Hales Corners, Wisconsin where he received his Masters of Divinity degree in 1990. He was ordained into the Roman Catholic priesthood in May of 1991 and served at Resurrection Parish in Jacksonville for nine years followed by five years of service at the Cathedral-Basilica in St. Augustine, Florida. He also served periodically at Christ the King Parish in Jacksonville as well as St. Benedict Parish in St. Augustine, Florida. During his priesthood he achieved the rank of 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice on October 22, 1985 and 2 brothers, Edward Shashy, Roy Shashy. He is survived by his children; Monica Shashy Figueroa and her husband Mike Figueroa, Paul Shashy and his wife, Carol Palmer Shashy, Veronica Shashy Smith and her husband Scott Smith, Andrew Shashy and his wife Sharon Millard Shashy; nine grandchildren, Michael and Christen Figueroa; Stephanie, Daniel and Joshua Smith; Nicholas Shashy; Matthew, Lauren and Jacob Shashy. Father Dan was a godfather to many including family members Karen Shashy Kemp, Anita Shashy Booth, and Brian, Lauren and Brandon Kemp. A Vigil Service will be held at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at Christ the King Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Victor Galeone, Bishop John Snyder and Father Terry Morgan on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. He deeply appreciated the gifts of God's nature and he would spend hours connected to God through his rose gardens and enjoying the beauty of the mountains and listening to the calm of the ocean. As he saw the beauty of God in nature so did he see the beauty of God in all the people he served. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Bishop Victor Galeone, Bishop John Snyder, Monsignor Danaher, Father Terry Morgan, Father Thanh Nguyen, Thoi Bullard and a circle of caregivers, family, friends and well-wishers for their continued love, support and prayers during this time.


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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Jacob Plicque

October 11, 2022

Fr Dan enriched my life and those of many other. His 2nd career as a priest was a blessing to everyone

Tony & Rhebs Cooper

May 10, 2011

I just found this obituary for Fr. Dan Shashy, the very honorable priest who solemnized my husband and I wedding at the Resurrection Catholic Church here in Jacksonville, FLorida in 1999. He's a hero and noble man in the eyes of God and all the people in America!

Our heartfelt condolences to the Shashy family. May Fr. Dan rest in peace and live forever together with his beloved wife in heaven.
God bless!

Theresa Lankford Currell

November 1, 2010

Monica, Paul, Veronica, and Andrew: Please accept my condolences for your loss. My parents have always spoken so highly of your dad..and of course I remember him and your mother fondly when I used to babysit you many, many years ago. You and your family are in my prayers.

Kathleen Lankford Fischer

October 29, 2010

Monica & Paul, I just heard of your father’s passing this past weekend and wanted to offer my sincere condolences. Growing up down the street from you, I remember your dad as such a nice and friendly man. I still vividly remember the winter wonderland that he created by running the sprinklers on the vacant lot behind your house during a freeze. All us neighborhood kids enjoyed it for quite a lot of days, which is why he did it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.

Murad and Ida Farah

October 24, 2010

Our sincerest condolences to all the Shashy Family on the passing of Father Dan. He was a good man who cared about everyone he met. We are so sorry that we just heard of his passing Sunday night else we would have attended the services to honor him.

Susan Santos

October 23, 2010

My Dad and "Father Dan" were friends at Lee and UF. Busy with jobs and families, they would visit at mass at CK. He came to visit my Dad every day whenever he was in the hospital these past few years and was so thoughtful and generous with his time during other family member illnesses. What a wonderful, kind and gentle man who loved his dear wife, family and friends. We will miss his smile.

Jeanne Caldwell

October 20, 2010

Monica and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Be consoled that your father is seeing God face to face along with your mother and the saints and angels in heaven. If only we all could give ourselves completely to the Will of our Heavenly Father and offer Him such a good life. Your friend

Murla Watkins

October 20, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go to the Shashy Family. I hope they know that Father Dan was a wonderful inspiration to those who were blessed to have met him. He will truly be missed but never forgotten.

Debbie Hoover

October 19, 2010

Fr. Dan my friend and jokester. I will always love how you taught me to cook, took me to healing Masses, & invited me to sit down to lunch with you. I'll never forget our conversation about death and now you know. I feel blessed that I got to be a part of your life. You raised a wonderful family and leave a memorable legacy of love and laughter for all of us to remember. I just couldn't say good bye when I heard it was near the end. But you know I love you. Enjoy peace in heaven...

Manuel-Lu Tablante

October 19, 2010

Our love and prayers go out to the Shashy family. Father Dan is truly missed. Now he will join our Lord and Saviour in heaven.Eternal rest grant unto him Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, thru the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Tablante Family

Colleen Pickett-Cooper

October 19, 2010

To The Shashy family,
The Pickett family would like to extend our deepest sympathies in the passing of Father Dan. Our family has never forgotten Father Dan's compassion, kindness and prayers during my Dad's illness so many years ago. He was loved by his congregations and by so many in our community. May God bless you all and may you find peace in your hearts knowing Father Dan is with his Lord.

Fondly,
Colleen Pickett-Cooper & family

Jacob Plicque

October 19, 2010

It was an honor to know Fr Dan Shashy as a friend and as a priest for nearly 20 years. The Plicque family will be praying for God's comfort and peace for the grieving family members.

Jean & Edith Girouard

October 19, 2010

Our condolences to the entire Shashy family, but especially to Paul, Carol and family. After leaving Resurrection Parish and moving to St. Augustine, we would occasionally run into Fr.Dan. One evening, celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary at the Papillion Restaurant in St. Augustine, we encountered Fr. Dan, and upon learning of our celebration, he proceeded to give us a nuptial blessing in front of everyone dining. May our paths cross again in heaven! We Love You! Jean and Edith Girouard

Janie White

October 19, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Fr. Shashy's family and friends. He was a wonderful man, an awesome inspirational priest, and thought provoking confessor. He had a great influence on me while he served as a priest at Resurrection, and even to this day I can recall his God inspired homilies. Fr. Dan, rest in peace, and may God give you all the graces you richly deserve.

Lynne Stanfield

October 19, 2010

I knew Father Shashy only a short time, but could tell he is much loved and loved much. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laura Rowland Faux

October 18, 2010

To the Shashy Family,
Sending thoughts of peace and strength to ease your sorrow.

James Brown

October 18, 2010

Father Dan was a very special friend to Bertha and me and our family. He was a personal friend and we enjoyed many moments together.He will be sadly missed by us. I will remember him and his family in my daily mass and prayers. I am very blessed to have known Father Dan and his family personally. Paul, Veronica, Monica and Andrew, you can rest easy now knowing he is reunited with his bride in Gods' presence.


I Love you all.

Jimmy Brown

Sr. Kathleen Power, SSJ

October 18, 2010

Father Dan was a such a good friend. I met him when he became a seminarian. He became a wonderful, loving priest, so well-loved by his people. He enriched my life!

Susan Shashy Corrado

October 18, 2010

Uncle Dan was such a wonderful man. I have known him all of my life and he is now up in heaven with my mom and dad who loved him so much. He married me, buried my mom and did so many loving things for so many, many people. I am glad he is not suffering anymore and that he is at peace. It is sad for us, his family, as he will be terribly missed but I know he has gone to a beautiful place to be with the Lord. God bless him and you, Monica, Paul, Veronica and Andrew. You were all blessed with a wonderful father and know that you will see him again.

Love,

Susan Shashy Corrado

Amanda Lacey

October 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort and peace in this time of deep loss. Matthew,Lauren and Jacob know that you grandfather(Giddy)will always be watching over you! You have your own personal guardian angel! How cool is that?! James,Amanda.Hunter,Tyler and Alexander Lacey

Fr. Jim O'Neal

October 17, 2010

To the Shashy Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather and faithful priest of the Diocese of St. Augustine, Fla. I will be with you all spiritually for his Mass of Christian Burial at CK. So many memories which will support and sustain us during this time of mourning. I can still see him tending the rose garden at CK. He was very kind to me and to so many people both before and after his ordination to the priesthood. He will be missed; he will not be forgotten. God bless you all! I will offer Mass for him and the entire family tomorrow at the Catholic Chapel at Camp Carroll, Waegwan, Korea.

Rona and Sidney Siegel

October 17, 2010

Dear Mike and Monica,
The loss of someone so special is difficult to bear. We share your grief. Please accept our sincerest condolences at this very sad time.

Samar & Dan Walters

October 17, 2010

Our Father in heaven welcomes home a fine man, friend, and religious leader.
It was a lifetime honor for us to have attended his Ordination and to call him "Father".
We count ourselves among the many of his family and friends who feel that the world is a lesser place without Father Dan. Heaven is brighter with his presence. We'll all meet again someday.

Jeanie Vandergriff

October 17, 2010

To the family of Fr. Dan, he was one of finest people I ever met. He will be missed very much. He has left his own legacy to very many people as well as to you. He left very big shoes for anyone to walk in. Rest in peace,Father Dan.
Jeanie Vandergriff
Resurrection Catholic Church

LeAnne Stromwall

October 17, 2010

Carol, Paul, and Nicholas,
We are sending you all of our love and prayers! Our hearts are heavy for your loss but we rejoice for your sweet Giddy! (hope I spelled that correctly! :) Can you just imagine the day he is having ?! No pain, no tears, complete joy and happiness!! We celebrate his wonderful life and the memories each of you have!!!
Love,
The Stromwall family

John and Cathy Geiger

October 17, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Fr. Shashy's family and our prayers that God will hold you close in His grace at this difficult time. Please know that Fr. Shashy did make a difference in the lives of others through his ministry. He conducted a 50th marriage vow renewal for my parents when they were both ill; he cared for them and us with dignity and sincerity and allowed all of us a special opportunity. In addition, he taught me to always pray for those who have no one to pray for them.....I will continue to do that in his honor. Blessings to all!

David Kersch

October 17, 2010

Our love and prayers go out to the Shashy family. Father Dan is truly missed. Now he will join our Lord and Saviour in heaven.
Eternal rest grant unto him Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed, thru the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Dave, Michelle & Chad Kersch

Brian Carey, C.S.Sp

October 17, 2010

Be assured of my sympathy and prayers, and I will offer Mass for my friend Fr. Dan. He was a good and generous person, committed to his family and to the priesthood and CTK parish.
Fr. Brian Carey

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