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David Shaughnessy Obituary
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he graduated from St. John's University, Queens, N.Y., and he had been a Hampton resident for the last 35 years. He was employed as a Senior Intelligence Threat Analyst at Fort Monroe, retiring in January 2008. He continued to work as a consultant after retiring.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a recipient of the Bronze Star and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. David was an avid reader, a classical music aficionado, a patron of children's charities, and had a passion for protecting wolves in the wild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ginevra Shaughnessy; and his brother, James Shaughnessy.
Survivors include his wife, Leslie A. Shaughnessy; three children, Alicia Shaughnessy Kallander and her husband, William Kallander of Tracy, Calif., David A. Shaughnessy and his wife, Dr. Dawn Shaughnessy of Livermore, Calif., and Steven J. Shaughnessy and his wife, Alicia Shaughnessy of Northern Virginia; his sister, Ginevra MacDonald; his nieces, Dawn and Catherine MacDonald; his aunt, Mary E. Conrath; and two grandchildren, Alec David Shaughnessy and Katelyn Veronica Shaughnessy. He is loved and will also be missed by four granddogs, Murphy, Karmel, Samson and Isis.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 11a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Wolf Haven at www.wolfhaven.org, to the Defenders of Wildlife at www.defenders.org, or the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.StJude.org. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Shaughnessy
Russell Fletcher
December 13, 2008
Dear Leslie,
I am SO sorry. As soon as Sarah told me, I felt guilty because I can't be there for you and your family. Please know, that you are in our thoughts and prayers and if you need anything ... ANYTHING .. just let us know!!
God Bless you now and especially during this holiday season as it will be tough, but just remember, he is watching over you.
felix mumolo
December 4, 2008
My family and I will have you in our prayers. It was always a joy to see you both at Christmas. You will be in my thoughts during this season. Love, Flip
Vern Pringle
December 3, 2008
Steve and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Good Lord comfort you and walk beside you. May He reach out and touch you and guide you through this time.
diana hall
December 2, 2008
Dear Leslie and family,,
We will be with you tomorrow . . . . our prayers are with you now . . . . .and always take comfort in knowing that he now resides with the Angels and . . . . The Lord. It is our Faith and knowing that . . . . will raise us up and lift our sorrows . . . . making all . . . . bearable and to be able to love, laugh, and truly live on . . . . .with our wonderful memories. Peace be with you.
Edward and Diana Marshall Hall, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ramona Hernandez-Rice
December 1, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Thank you for sharing your father with me; because of him I learned what a real dad should be, loyal and strong. .
Patricia Nahormek M.D.
December 1, 2008
It was with sadness I learned of Mr. Shaughnessy's passing. It was a privilege knowing him and being one of his physician's. I will miss his mischevious sense of humor and our talks of wolves, music and other wonderous things.
Richard Ricklefs
December 1, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Dave occasionally in the years he worked at Fort Monroe. It was always a pleasure to talk with him. He had a depth of knowledge and wisdom most people never attain. I especially enjoyed his sense of humor. He will be missed by many people, including me. I know this is a difficult time, but make sure to take a moment and be thankful for all the good times you had together.
December 1, 2008
Dear Shaughnessy family, We are very sad to hear of Dave's passing. We plan to attend his services on Tuesday. Please know that we will keep him and your family in our prayers. God bless you at this tough time.
Chris and Jeanne Conley and family
Carolyn Norris
December 1, 2008
Just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about Dave. He was a wonderful co-worker and will be missed. Still remember all the wonderful years I spent working with him while I was in the DCSINT. My prayers go out to you and your family.
December 1, 2008
Leslie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow.
Buddy and Trish Denton
Monica Misko
November 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Steve, your Mother and to your entire family. May the grace of our Lord comfort you and bring you peace.
Rebecca Parker
November 30, 2008
Dear Mrs. Shaughnessy
My husband Jonathan and I moved in across the street from you a year ago, you and your husband David have always been nice to my family from day one. I am soo sorry to hear about his death.And I would like to tell you that if you need anything, anything at all, you just let us know. May god be with you and your family.
Patrick Smith
November 30, 2008
Leslie, David, Alicia, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in our prayers for comfort and peace. May God bless you with joy as you remember fond memories. I recall the words of Gandalf (movie, not book, but from Tolkien's poetry), "The journey doesn't end here. Death is just another path, one we must all take. The grey rain curtain of this world rolls back and all turns to silver glass. And then you see it, white shores and beyond. A far green country under a swift sunrise." May your hearts be strong.
Scott and Cristen (Collins) Bridegam
November 30, 2008
David & Alicia,
Our thoughts are with you both and all of your family.
Mary Bentley
November 30, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Diana Durham KHS class of '91
November 30, 2008
Alicia,
It is with sadness that extend my condolences to both you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shannon Fennell
November 30, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May you be comforted by the wonderful full life he led.
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