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SHAWN McMULLEN Obituary

McMULLEN - Shawn Joseph After 26 noble years, Shawn Joseph, born November 12, 1988, was suddenly taken from us. Shawn entered into rest on September 14, 2015. He was the most genuine soul you could have encountered. Strong, but gentle in spirit, he had a way with people (children, in particular) that was loving, entertaining and comforting. Shawn was a valiant and courageous soldier of the United States Army, recognized for the way in which his sense of duty and honor preceded all that he accomplished. Shawn was no different when it came to family. He battled on behalf of all causes important to him and those around him; he offered comfort in times of need and added joy to even the happiest of moods. He is the beloved son of Timothy and Diane (Lipczynski) McMullen; most loving younger brother of Daniel (Cali) McMullen and Kelly (Jeremy) McMullen-Adler; adored grandson of William T. McMullen, the late Patricia Ballaro (nee Madden), Marilyn Lipczynski (nee Schwing) and the late Joseph Lipczynski. His loving spirit is carried on by his many cousins, aunts, uncles, brothers-in-arms, friends and extended family too numerous to list but not forgotten. His respect for others, passion, honesty, devotion, fearlessness, sincerity, selflessness and generosity will be remembered by all, as will his contagious smile. The family will be present to receive friends Friday, September 18, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, 1671 Maple Road, Williamsville, New York 14221. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph University Parish at 3269 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14214. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Donate Life or Wounded Warriors Project. And as Shawn so generously requested, we would ask that you, too, would consider donating life one day. www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 16 to Sep. 18, 2015.

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Kathie and Bobby Shero

October 17, 2015

Dear Tim and Diane...we just heard about Shawn, yesterday. There are no words to express how sorry we are. I remember sitting with Tim at Libation, the morning he was born...Tim was so proud and excited, as both of you have always been for all your children. I am sure he was an amazing young man. Our hearts break for you......God must have needed another angel. With lots of love and hugs....please accept our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts.

Jackie Raszeja

October 17, 2015

Tim, Diane and family, I just heard the very sad news. My heart goes out to all of you. Things like this are not suppose to happen to your children but they say everything happens for a reason, maybe one day we will all understand that reason. You are all in my heart and prayers always.

Sincerely,
Jacqueline Raszeja

John O'Hara

September 23, 2015

I am so sorry for your Families loss. With deep sympathy and prayer my heart goes out to you.

Anne Gilles-Thomas

September 22, 2015

Diane and family, I have just heard the news and am heartbroken for you. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know. I will keep you in my heart and in my prayers.

Anne Gilles-Thomas

Patrick Walsh

September 22, 2015

Tim, Diane & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Having lost several of my own siblings I know the pain and heart break which comes with such a loss. I pray for you each day in hopes you will gain the strength from God's love while he holds you son in his arms.

Philip Moskie

September 22, 2015

Tim, Diane and family Lisa and I cannot express the sorrow we feel over the loss of Shawn. Having a son of similar age Shawn was near and dear to my heart. One day a few years back Shawn was my support on a very dark day. I don't know if I could have made it through that day without his helpful insight. I will miss him he was truly a great person and friend.

Lee Wolos

September 19, 2015

Dear Tim and Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember seeing Shawn just before I moved to Florida. Shawn was about 9 yrs old.He was adorable.
You can be sure you have a wonderful Angel watching over you from Heaven about. God bless you and your family.

Sincerely, Lee

Lisa Barone

September 19, 2015

Dear Tim, Diane and McMullan Family,
I am so sorry and saddened for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Shawn was so kind, handsome, smart and had a great personality. I always looked forward to seeing him at South High School. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Lisa Barone

Colleen Jefferys

September 19, 2015

Tim,Diane and McMullen Family,
Praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time. May your love for each other sustain you and ease your heartbreak. Our God is a loving God whose arms are enfolding your precious Shawn.
Shawn was clearly well loved and his Spirit will be with you always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Colleen and Ray Jefferys and Family

Anthony Kirwan

September 18, 2015

Dear Tim, Diane, and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss and you all have our most deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. All our love-
Anthony and Elizabeth Kirwan

Lisa Morin

September 18, 2015

Shawn was one of the kindest, most sincere people I have ever met. I and many others are very sorry to have lost him here. We are all blessed to have known him and he has in some way contributed to each person he came into contact with. I am so sorry for your loss - my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of grief and loss.

Michelle Anzalone

September 18, 2015

Dear Kelly & McMullen Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Having taught Shawn at South, I fondly remember what a bright, kind hearted, funny, young man he was. May God give your family strength during this difficult time, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam Madden Ehrenreich

September 17, 2015

Dear Tim, Diane, Dan, Kelly and families,

My heart aches for you all in your loss of your beloved Son, Brother and Friend. Although there is no way to understand the unfairness of how such a loved young man could be taken from you so early, please find comfort and strength in knowing so many others also loved and cherished him. He is in loving company now, with all of those who we've lost before him, and there was surely a big welcome for such a good man! Rest in Peace, Shawn.

Evelyn Burchfield

September 17, 2015

Dear Tim & Diane, I am so very sorry for your loss of Shawn. I pray that God's love will comfort you and give you strength during this very difficult time.

Cassandra Donovan

September 17, 2015

Dear Tim, Diane and Family,
I can not begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about the loss of Shawn. ..Shawn was a great person, always willing to help others whenever he could, I will always remember shawn and his wonderful smile. Cherishing memories that we shared. I send my deepest condolences to all of you and hope and pray that the wonderful memories we have shared with shawn will take away some of the pain. May Shawn Rest in Peace. <3

Jim and Valerie Holmes

September 17, 2015

Diane and Tim and family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son. May you find comfort in your memories of Shawn. You are in our prayers.

Joe & Barb Lane

September 17, 2015

Dear Tim and Diane,
Our most heartfelt condolences for your loss. We hope that all of the wonderful memories of Shawn will at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

September 17, 2015

Dear Mr. and Mrs. McMullen and family -- Very, very sorry to hear of the loss of Shawn. He was a dear soul. I am praying that he is now at peace. Deepest condolences,
Dr. Kathleen Vertino

September 17, 2015

McMullen Family:

We are sorry for your loss. Reading the obituary clearly reflects what a wonderful son he was. He is in a good place now.

Mark and Marti Ryan

Marilyn and Ted Meyers

September 17, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Shawn. There are no words to express the sorrow we feel. Heaven just admitted another angel. We love you.

Ann Sweet

September 16, 2015

There is nothing in life that ever prepares a parent for this tragedy. May God give you the strength and courage along with the love and support that you need to get through this in your family 's time of need. Keeping you in our prayers..

Laura Barrientos

September 16, 2015

I am really sorry for you lost, he was and amazing person, a great guy, and awesome son and brother! my prays are with you!

September 16, 2015

Dear Tim, Diane and Family

Our Deepest Condolences for your terrible loss. Our hearts break for you.

-"Mrs.", Shelly Hughes and Tim Brown

Bob and Char Livingston

September 16, 2015

No words can express how sorry we are. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you

John Grimaldi

September 16, 2015

Tim, Diane and Family;

I am so sorry for the loss of your son Shawn. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nanette Albiani-Gross

September 16, 2015

Tim,
My heart breaks for you and your family as I have walked this path.
I wish you comfort, over time, in the endless memories made with your son.
My thoughts and prayers.
Nanette Albiani-Gross

Ann Victor- Lazarus

September 16, 2015

Condolences and prayers

Debbie Heim

September 16, 2015

Shawn and my late son, Doug Vernon, were so close that he often seemed like part of the family. It is a heartbreaking loss, but some comfort that he was greeted by Doug at the gates of Heaven. We love you boys, men.

Debbie and Jerry Heim

September 16, 2015

Tim and family so sorry to hear of the loss of your son he is now in a great place Chuck Bussi

Laurie Skrzeczkowski

September 16, 2015

May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences Tim, Diane, Dan and Kelly.

Nancy & Steven Parnes

September 16, 2015

Diane, Tim, Kelly & Jeremy, Dan & Cali and the entire McMullen Family,
There are no words to express this heartbreaking tragic loss.
Shawn's many special qualities and everything that was important to him will always be honored, remembered and cherished forever.
Steve & Nancy

Greg & Debbie Fierle

September 16, 2015

Tim and Diane we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gene Shenk

September 16, 2015

As I sit here and try to think of a few words I find that all of them seem very weak. But what I do know is that I met Shawn this summer while vacationing on the lake and had the chance to speak with him while we sat around a camp fire. I will tell you this young man was not only brave in his service to our country and protecting our freedoms, but he was as equally as brave facing the challenges his service to our country created for him. I wish I could have gotten to know him better but in the short time I got spend with him I can tell you that Heaven just got one of the kindest and bravest people it could possible get.

Dan Conley

September 16, 2015

Tim: My sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss.

Greg

September 16, 2015

RIP Shawn, a good friend from grade school and an American hero. Prayers to your family during this very difficult time.
- Greg S.

Brian Madden

September 16, 2015

Tim, Diane,and Family,you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's gentle love sustain you at this time and May Shawn rest in God's peace always.

Bonnie & Matthew Cywinski

September 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Fred Corigliano

September 16, 2015

Tlm nothing is more devastating than the loss of child I know first hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Nicholle Overkamp

September 16, 2015

Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Irish prayer
Tim, Diane, Dan, and Kelly my deepest sympathy and condolences to you

Beth Walker

September 16, 2015

Although I did not know your wonderful son, I was very moved by his touching obituary. He sounds like a wonderful man and son. I am grateful for his service to our country, and it seems as though he touched so many in his short time on earth. My deepest condolences to your family on the loss of this special young man.

Mike

September 16, 2015

Thanks you for your service and RIP Shawn. Although we never met you sounded like a true hero to all

September 16, 2015

Tim, Diane, Dan, Kelly and Uncle Bill,
The right words escape me now, but please know that you are in my prayers.
May you remember that when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone.
Much love,
Melody Madden, Andrea and Kelly and families.

September 16, 2015

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one, Shawn Joseph McMullen. May reflecting on all the good times that you've shared together help to ease the pain that you now feel. Also, may "the God of all comfort " strengthen you during this time of sadness, and may His promise for the future bring you peace. Hosea13:14.

claire soto

September 16, 2015

my heart aches for your loss, may he rest in peace..

mike & Cheryl DiVita

September 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time!

John Madden

September 16, 2015

Words can't express our sorrow for you, Tim & Diane, Dan, and Kelly.

God bless your family as Shawn rests in peace with our Savior, Jesus Christ.

John, Sam, & Lexi

September 16, 2015

As father Keheler so aptly said before, many lead a long, flat existence in this life while others touch many in a short walk through this one. Shawn cut a big path and he will be missed greatly.

RJ Vanner

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