Photo courtesy of Burns Funeral Home - Columbia Ave.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar 15, 1933 – Jul 29, 2024
William G. Shank, Jr., known to all as “Bill” or “Beaky”, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old. Bill was the cherished husband of Jean (nee Callahan), with whom he shared 69 wonderful years of marriage. He was a devoted father...
Read MoreMr.Shank always greeted you with a smile! He was FISHTOWN in all of it's glory. A sincerely kind person. I often think about Mr. & Mrs.Shank when ever I drive past Hetzels. He will be missed!
Joey Callahan
August 07, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA | Acquaintance
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Liz Murphy
August 03, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA | Friend
So sorry for your loss, I would run into Bill in center city when he drove for Smith Transfer and I was with Hall’s motor,a true gentleman. Be assured of our prayers for him and your family. The Edwards Family.
August 02, 2024
My condolences to the Shank family. Mr shank was a great individual.
Bob Kandel
August 01, 2024 | Friend
Keep the memories alive Bill was a great man and had a wonderful personality he was respected and loved by many.
George and Mary Ann Bonner
July 31, 2024 | Sewell, NJ | Friend
Sincere condolences to Mrs. Shank and the entire family.
Janet (Schenzle) Malkowski
July 30, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA | Neighbor
Terry and I are so sorry for your loss. Beaky always had a story to make us laugh. Fishtown won’t be Fishtown without him.
Debbir Atkinson
July 30, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA | Neighbor
Sorry for you loss at this most difficult time prayer for the family
Ed and Julia Smith
July 30, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA | Friend
So sorry for your loss. He was a Great man and funny too. I used to work at the gas station on Girard & Susquehanna Avenue, he came un every Sunday morning for his Sunday paper.
Patricia Burgess
July 30, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA