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There will be no prior calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday (December 2) at St. Stephen's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Geneva Firematics Committee, PO Box 911, Geneva, NY 14456.
Joe was born on July 11, 1952, in Geneva, the son of the late Joseph and Katherine Taylor Shane. He graduated from Geneva High School and served in the United States Navy, during the Vietnam War overseas aboard the USS Forrestal. Joe retired after 30 years as a Firefighter with the City of Geneva Fire Department. He was a life member of the Nester Hose Company of the Geneva Fire Department, Geneva Knights of Columbus Council #272, Bishop John E. McCafferty Assembly #1501 Fourth Degree of Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post #396 Geneva, International Association of Firefighters IAFF local 2859 and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Joe was an avid Boston Red Sox and Green Bay Packers fan and loved traveling and spending time up north at camp.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy; sons Ryan, Kyle and Bren Shane, all of Geneva; sisters Kathy (Dave) Simmons, of Denver, Colo., Ginger (James) Hauf, of Geneva and Peggy Shane, of Geneva; several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brother, David Shane.
Arrangements are being handled by the McGuigan & Bero Funeral Home.
For tributes and condolences to the family, please visit www. mcguiganberofuneral home.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
December 8, 2016
Cathy and family, we are so sorry for your loss
The Dobbins
Donald & Alice Sabin
December 3, 2016
Cathy and family. We are so very to read of
Joe passing. Are prayers are with you.
December 2, 2016
Cathy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Mark, Bonnie, Haley and Dylan Benjamin
Ellen (Hickey) Incarnato
December 2, 2016
Dear Cathy and Ginger and Family...I had a wonderful childhood growing up with Joe and family on Rose St. Now God has two wonderful firemen also with all the rest. Thought and prayers are with you!
Nancy and Joe Palmisano
November 30, 2016
Dear Ginger and Family and Cathy and Family,
So sorry to read of Joe's passing. You are in our thoughts.
Sending prayers,
Nancy and Joe
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