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JOHN D. "JACK"
SHANNON
AGE: 80 WANAMASSA
John D. "Jack" Shannon, 80, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2010, at St. Barnabas Hospice, Long Branch. Jack's death was the result of complications arising from the exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Viet Nam. Born in Utica, N.Y., he has lived in Wanamassa for the past 30 years. Jack graduated from West Point in 1957 and received his Masters Degree from the University of Santa Clara while in the Army. After 20 years in the Army and several tours in Korea and Viet Nam, Jack became an investigator for the Federal Government working out of NYC for 20 years and retired in the early 1990's. Jack loved the outdoors, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a communicant of Holy Spirit Church, Asbury Park.
Jack is survived by his wife, Barbara; two sons, John D. Jr. and his partner, Robin Ellis, Interlaken, Kevin and his wife, Kristin, Jacksonville, Fla.; and his daughter, Kathleen Kasun and her husband, Ross, Middletown; seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Samuel, Bridget, Margaret and Jack Shannon and Jillian and Shannon Kasun; numerous nieces and nephews; and brothers and sisters-in-law.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 in Buckley Funeral Home, 509 Second Ave., Asbury Park. A Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7 in Holy Spirit Church, 705 Second Ave., Asbury Park. Interment will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Spirit Restoration Fund, 705 Second Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Shannon
January 12, 2011
Sandy and i send our sincerest condolences to you and your family on Jack's passing. Jack was loyal companymate and we shall miss him greatly. Prayers are with you all. Sandy and Charlie Moses
Clifford Walton
January 11, 2011
I am sorry to hear that Jack is no longer with us, but now he has gone to be with the Father. You are in my prayers. As a class/company M-1 mate I was able to shield Jack a little from his "grand old man" title by being the bald one in the company (In Jack Solomon's photo, front row, 2nd from right.)
I am in 2nd row let hand side.
Jack Solomon
January 11, 2011
Dear Barbara and Family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of my Class/Company M-1 mate and your husband, father, grandfather and friend -"Jack".
Mark Shebell
January 6, 2011
John, Kevin, Kate, and Mrs. Shannon - We were sorry to hear that Mr. Shannon had passed away. Stay strong as a family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Michael Palmieri
January 6, 2011
Our condolences to the Shannon family and the Galvin family during this difficult time. Many memories of your Dad and Uncle at the many family events through the years.
Frank & Bernadette Delany
January 6, 2011
Dear Barbara and family:
Know that you are in our prayers and we pray God will surround you with his love at this time.
Liz Mignardi
January 6, 2011
John, my prayers are with you...
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
Willianna(Willie) Goode-Morgan
January 5, 2011
Barbara, my sincere condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you.
With much respect,
Willianna (Willie) Goode-Morgan
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