MICHAEL J. SHORTLEY, JR. (Age 92)
Michael J. Shortley, Jr. a retired officer of the Central Intelligence Agency died peacefully at Carriage Hill Nursing Home, Bethesda, MD on Saturday, February 23, 2013 with family by his side. Michael was born in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Michael J. and Margaret Parsons Shortley. He graduated from the School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. He served honorably in WWII as a First Lieutenant in the 601st Field Artillery Battalion. His war time service included the liberation of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska from the enemy attack in 1942 and courageous duty during the European campaign in Italy and Germany where he was awarded the prestigious Air Medal. After a brief return home, he moved to Karachi, Pakistan where he worked as an accountant for the Standard-Vacuum Oil Company. Upon returning to the United States, he joined the CIA, traveling extensively during his career, retiring in 1981, and was awarded the Career Intelligence Medal. Michael was the beloved husband of the late Christine Sullivan Shortley and loving father of Michael J. Shortley III of Rochester, NY and Brian (Kathleen) Shortley of Chevy Chase, MD. He leaves his adoring granddaughter Christine of Chevy Chase, MD; sister Barbara of Rehoboth Beach, DE, brother James of Rehoboth Beach, DE, and brother Thomas of Westminster, MD. He is predeceased in death by his brother Robert Shortley and sister Marjorie Keller. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7500 Pearl Street, Bethesda, MD at 9 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment with full military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville Ave, Dallas TX 75231. Please view and sign online family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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The world was truly a better place for knowing Uncle Buddy was here with us. Rest in peace. Katie and Ben.
Katie and Ben Ganley
March 4, 2013
Brian, Kathleen & Chrissy,
God Bless Uncle Buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
James Shortley, jr
February 28, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Stroke Association
February 27, 2013
We're with you. Anything you need. That's what family is for.
Rob Shortley
February 27, 2013
We are very sorry for your loss. God bless.
Mike and Nicole Mooney, Denver.
February 26, 2013
Mike & Brian; I am very sorry for your loss. Your old friend from Grayson Ave. Don Cronin
February 26, 2013
Brian, Micheal and Kathleen,
I have such fond memories of both Chris and Buddy growing up. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. We will see you Thursday with Dad. Peg and Bob Green
February 26, 2013
Michael, Brian and family; Sorry for the loss of your brave father; rest in peace.
janice beauregard
February 26, 2013
Brian, Kathleen, and Christine -
Please accept my deepest condolences. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Bill Klein
February 26, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May God Bless
Dennis Kathy John & Matthew
Dennis Lyons
February 26, 2013
Uncle Buddy was a very kind man. Rest in Peace.
Maura de la Rosa
February 26, 2013
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