Mr. Brian T. Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy, Brian Timothy, 47, of Tampa, Florida died suddenly on Friday, December 11, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife, Hillary, and five-year old daughter, Teagan. Brian grew up in Marco Island, Florida, graduated from Lely High School and earned a B.A. in Psychology at the University of South Florida. He worked at The Children’s Home in Tampa for over 20 years, most recently as the Admissions Director. Brian was an avid beach volleyball player, and loved sports and time spent with family and friends, especially the gang at Crabby Bill’s. Other loving survivors include: mother, Shirley Shaughnessy; father, Bill Shaughnessy; brother, Kevin Shaughnessy and wife Linda; brother, Michael Shaughnessy and wife Beth; sister, Patricia Byrd and husband Chip; sister, Bridget Morello and former husband Fred; nieces and nephews Billy, Ryan, Joey and wife Stephanie, Brianna, Timmy, and Aidan Shaughnessy, Courtney Byrnes and husband Danny, and Mike and Megan Morello; and many other relatives and life-long friends. If you were lucky enough for Brian to consider you his friend…then you are lucky enough. The celebration of Brian’s life will take place on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, from 3 – 5 pm at Blount & Curry Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace. In lieu of flowers, honor Brian’s life by contributing to the Teagan Shaughnessy Life Fund at any Mercantile Bank branch, or contacting the following: Christina Mayer Branch Manager Mercantile Bank Koger Center 9400 4th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (o) 727-577-9084 (f) 727-576-0627 christina.mayer@bankmercantile.com