RALPH E. SHANNON

There are certain things and people you can rely on in life. Ralph was one of them.

A smile, a funny story about his experiences working at Lee S. Smith & Son Manufacturing and his co-workers, the latest news about life in the Pittsburgh area, or his role in World War II, Ralph both enlightened and entertained us.

I learned so much about my parents and other family members through his narratives. They remained friends for over sixty years and never had an unkind word. Both...

sympathy to the Shannon family I remember many fine years of the shannons ralph and cassie at various family affairs. two nicer people you could not find. proud to have known you over the years.

My deepest condolences to my Aunt Cassie and all of my cousins. Uncle Ralph was one of the first men in my life. We spent so many Sunday's at Grandpap and Grandma's house along with all of you. I enjoyed hearing his stories and I remember him teaching that stupid parakeet how to talk :-). I have so many happy memories from childhood wrapped up around Brookline and always Uncle Ralph was there and having fun. He is one of the generations of great Americans who fought in WWII and I am proud...