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Patricia Shanley Obituary
March 27, 1928 - September 13, 2022
It is with profound sadness we announce Patricia Shanley has entered Eternal Rest. Born in Bronx, New York, beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Sally Fohs. Patricia was blessed with a marriage of 67 years to John Shanley, Sr., before his passing in 2016. Together they raised five children in Laurel Beach of Milford and the family they created has grown and grown in unfathomable love. Left to cherish incredible memories are their children John (Debra) Shanley, Jr., Shaileen (Timothy) Tracy, Suzanne Swan, Thomas (Janet) Shanley, and Patrice Shanley. Blessed with 14 grandchildren: Stacey, Sean, and Tyler Shanley; Kaitlin (Tory) Jacob; Tim (Hilary) Tracy; Sheena Verderame; Colleen (Kyle) Kendall; Zack (Lori) Swan; Maggie Swan; and Kelly and Bridget Shanley. Additionally, Sandra (Brian) Dupre, Cathleen (Gregory) Vuich, Tara (Robert) Tyson. Her greatest joys were 19 great-grandchildren: Brayden, Rylan, Kaylie Jacob; Declan and Finley Tracy; Landon and Emily Verderame; Chloe, Kaden and McKenzie Kendall; and Ryder Swan. Also, Brian Jr., Sean, and Meghan Dupre; Steven Asby, Lillian and Jack Vuich; and Macy and Marcus Tyson.
Her "family" included her Laurel Beach community all near and dear as well as her friends in Fort Meyers, Florida where their love of sand, sea, and sunsets extended during the winters. Pat's true love was spending time with her family. Tennis, swimming, and beach enjoyment has been passed down for generations. However, no one could be heard cheering Notre Dame football more enthusiastically.
Pat was predeceased by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Nancy and James Trapp. As well as brother-in-law Alfred (Anne) Shanley and sisters-in-law Elizabeth (John) Harvey, Anne (Leonard) Glancy, and Margaret Shanley, and son-in-law Francis "Zack" Swan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Monsignor James Shanley, her nephew, at Saint Gabriel Church (St. Raphael Parish), 26 Broadway, Milford. (Meet directly at church) on Monday September 19, 2022, at 10 am. Friends and family may call on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 3-5 p.m. at CODY-WHITE FUNERAL HOME, 107 Broad Street, Milford. Interment will immediately follow at Saint Mary Cemetery, Buckingham Avenue, Milford. In lieu of flowers, please make donation to Lord Chamberlain (www.lordchamberlain.net) or Saint Jude Children's Hospital. (www.stjude.org)
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Carl DeLucia DDS
September 16, 2022
Dear Family, Please know that Mr. and Mrs. Shanley, patients of mine for many years, were just the most wonderful people I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Respectfully, Dr. Carl DeLucia
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