John O'Shaughnessy

John O'Shaughnessy
October 2, 1939 - October 25, 2025
John O'Shaughnessy, 86, of Columbus, NJ passed away on October 25, 2025 with his loving family by his side. He will be fondly remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Born on October 2, 1939 in New York City, New York to John and Gertrude O'Shaughnessy. During his childhood, John attended St. Elizabeth School in New York City and went on to graduate from Pearl River High School in Pearl River NY, where he was the senior class president. He furthered his education by attending Fairleigh Dickinson College. John worked as a computer analyst.
John spent his time enjoying his family and traveling. He liked to listen to Bob Seger and the Beach Boys. As a sports fan, he enjoyed watching the Yankees and the Giants.
John was predeceased by his parents, John J. O'Shaughnessy and Gertrude Braun O'Shaughnessy; and granddaughter, Cailiosa Cobb.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol M. O'Shaughnessy; daughter Kathleen Cobb and husband John Cobb; son, John J. O'Shaughnessy and wife Patricia O'Shaughnessy; grandchildren, Meghan Cobb and John G. O'Shaughnessy.
A visitation for family and friends will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Ely Funeral Home from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at Holy Innocents Roman Catholic Church located at 3455 West Bangs Ave Neptune, NJ 07753.
Burial will take place immediately after at St. Anne's Cemetery, 1610 Allenwood Road Wall, NJ 07719.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be in John's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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