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Robert Shaheen Obituary
Most Rev. Bishop Robert J. Shaheen, 80, Bishop Emeritus of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, St. Louis, MO, died on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in St. Louis, MO. A Concelebrated Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017 at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 17 Granville Ave., Danbury, with the Most Rev. Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, Bishop of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon and the Most Rev. Bishop Gregory J. Mansour, Bishop of the Eparchy of St. Maron officiating. Interment will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury. The recitation of the Rosary will precede the Liturgy on Monday at 9:15 a.m. The family will receive friends in St. Anthony Maronite Church, Danbury, on Sunday, August 20, 2017 during the hours of 2 to 9 p.m. with the following services: 2 p.m. Opening Prayer and Viewing; 3 p.m. Liturgy; 4 p.m. Viewing; 5 p.m. Rosary; 5:30 p.m. Viewing; 7 p.m. Evening Prayer and Service of Incense and 9 p.m. Closing Prayer. Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Ave., Danbury, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Shaheen
Michael Zarour
August 18, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Shaheen family.
As a young alter boy, I was always proud to say I served at Father Bob's first mass in St. Anthony's. I followed his career from a distance. There were reports of his moving to the Los Angeles area, which I found exciting, but his calling seemed to be in St Louis.
Best prayers and wishes to the Shaheen family....
Michael
Gerald Davis
August 17, 2017
sincerest Condolences.
Eli & JoAnn Hajjar
August 17, 2017
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family Of the Most Rev.Bishop Robert Shaheen. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joyce Fairfax Pearce
August 16, 2017
My condolences to the Shaheen family. Bob and I were classmates at DHS55. Rest in peace my friend.
Mary Ann Farrar
August 16, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Shaheen Family for your loss.
I remember when I met the Bishop when he first came to St. Louis. I was very young and he was presiding over the funeral for my Uncle.
He was warm-hearted and compassionate. Through the years he has remained that
same person in every conversation I had with him. His friendship has been priceless to me and my family.
I was truly blessed to have spoken to
him on Wednesday, August 9th at the Hall. I thanked him for all he has done, but never thought it would be our last conversation.
God Bless You Bishop Shaheen and you will forever be in my heart.
Mary Ann (Eckmayer) Farrar
Carol Sholy
August 16, 2017
Our deepest condolences on the loss of a great leader. Without Sayeedna's charisma and persistence, St. Raymond's would probably not have become the parish and cathedral that it is today. Thank you, Sayeedna Shaheen, for your years of service as a parish priest and as bishop. You will be forever remembered.
FRIENDS of PRIESTS of Greater St. Louis
August 15, 2017
The Officers and Members of FRIENDS of PRIESTS of Greater St. Louis offer their deepest prayerful sympathy to the Maronite Eparchies of North America, St. Raymond's Maronite Cathedral and the SHAHEEN Family on the passing of BISHOP ROBERT J. SHAHEEN, a legendary Maronite Catholic bishop, priest and community leader of our city here.
During Bishop Shaheen's many years of priestly ministry in metro St. Louis, he was pivotal in the systematic resurgence of St. Raymond's Maronite Parish (now the Maronite Cathedral) and the LaSalle Park neighborhood of the City of St. Louis, as well as many other Catholic and civic venues he left his stamp on with his dynamic faith, talents and vision.
While he was steadfast in his dedication to the Maronite Catholic faith and traditions, his clever, visionary and successful role as a dynamic religious and civic leader embracing many other Catholic venues and urban ethnicities will long be remembered by many St. Louisans of Catholic and other faiths and persuasions.
Bishop Shaheen's unique charisma, ideas and many friendships helped transform metro St. Louis at a very critical time in its history--and he was instrumental in helping to assure our city's urban rejuvenation with his prayer and hard work!
His sage advice to mayors, aldermen, civic and community leaders was also timely, gifted and appropriate on community, religious and urban issues--and was well received by many who later sought his counsel on those issues as well as spiritual matters.
May God Grant BISHOP SHAHEEN well-deserved Eternal Rest with Him in heaven--and the prayerful remembrance of the Catholic faith community of metro St. Louis (both Maronite and Latin Rite) for his dedication and service.
Sincerely,
Bernard Lewandowski, President
and the Officers and Members of
FRIENDS of PRIESTS of GREATER ST. LOUIS
Barbara Russell
August 15, 2017
My sincerest sympathy to the Shaheen family and will remember Bishop "Monsignor"Shaheen with a smile in my heart and soul. He was a treasure and will be missed. Rest in peace and thank you for all you have done and will continue to do. I was a teenager when he came and am now a lot older. No one compares or will ever replace him. One in a million.
Love,
Barbara Russell & family.
Kenneth Michael
August 15, 2017
Bishop Robert J. Shaheen well remain on earth in the love and memories of many thousands of people for many years to come. He was a great priest, a great bishop, a great man, and a great friend. He was extremely generous and kind, and uniquely hospitable. He welcomed everyone into his church, his home, and his heart. His many, many genuinely good accomplishments will benefit multitudes of people into the distant future. Bishop Bob was a living example of God's love, mercy, understanding and forgiveness. He had a deep and true devotion to Christ in the Holy Eucharist and the Divine Liturgy. His love and devotion to Our Blessed Mother was boundless. His service to God and his fellow human being was exemplary. May his good example inspire many men to service in the priesthood, and many men and women into deeper and more authentic experience and expression of Christian life.
To Billy & Donna and family, and John & Nancy and family, and all Bishop Bob's family members, I extend my deepest sympathy, but even more so, my sincere hope that you will be encouraged and fortified by the love that he always gave you, and by God's unending love for you.
Sincerely, your friend and former neighbor,
Ken Michael (Msgr.)
Martie Aboussie
August 15, 2017
When he arrived St. Raymond's church was a four familyf flat and under his leadership became a major development in the LaSalle park area.
Years later under his quiet leadership the concept of public housing became a true example of economic integration. But, it all paled to how he effected the spiritual lives of people. A true example of a holy and faithful priest whose main objective was bringing people closer to God.
As he heads back to his hometown of Danbury Ct. for his burial we who know him take pride that he leaves this place better than when he arrived.
I'm afraid that we will never see his likes again.
Zea Dewan Deeb
August 13, 2017
The Dewan family, Chick and Nazira's children, Zea, Derek and Devry, send their thoughts and prayers to the Shaheen family. "Father Bob" and St. Anthony's was a huge part of our lives growing up in Danbury and our dad, Chick, was always very proud of him. The Maronite community is so blessed to have had a faithful and dedicated leader for so many years. And we are so honored to have known him. May Bishop Shaheen Rest In Peace.
Leo McIlrath
August 11, 2017
To The Shaheen Family:
Bob and I received our appointments to the seminary on the same day. A terrific person of whom I wrote in the News-Times, following his ordination as bishop: "He is like a tree that is planted near flowing water, yielding its fruit in due season; his leaves never fading; success attends all that he does." It still does so! Bob was/is a holy and wholesome person. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us.
Blessings and peace,
(Fr.) Leo McIlrath and Family
Paul Hannan
August 11, 2017
My deepest condolences to Most Rev. Robert Shaheen family. In Grammar School, he was Bobby, such a caring guy, and a great help to me in my challenge in learning my assignments, those "quizes" he helped me so many times, so sad to see my friends pass, but Bobby, you are in a great place up there, hopefully some day I can join you.
August 11, 2017
Family and Friends: My sincerest condolences on the loss of a dear and loving man. I was blessed to have known him since I was a young child. His deep caring and love of people and his selflessness, kindness, and sweet wit all attest to his great devotion to his calling in life.
Amy Drennan
August 10, 2017
You are so loved and will be greatly missed. I was blessed enough to have you as a part of my life.
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