Lt. David J. McShane

Courageous and selfless, Lt. David J. McShane, 50, of Marcellus, passed away Tuesday after a hard-fought battle with cancer, with his wife and children by his side. He was a 1991 graduate of Marcellus High School and earned a bachelor's degree from SUNY ESF. Dave, with his passion for the world around him, became a NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Police Officer. He earned, and retired, with the ranking of lieutenant.

Dave married his soulmate, Angela, in 2001, and together they raised three amazing children, Alyssa, Brielle, and Logan. They share countless memories as a family, including sunset walks on ocean-side vacations, road trips to Florida, and every moment in between. Dave could do just about everything under the sun with his title of falconer among the most impressive as he trained and cared for red-tailed hawks. He loved all animals, especially his dogs, Copper and Cooper. Dave passed on his love for running, music, and gardening to his kids, rooting for them in all their endeavors. Above all, Dave's profound love for his family was the cornerstone of his life. He was a remarkable husband, father, son, uncle, brother, and friend.

Dave was predeceased by his father, Edward Sr.; and brother, Joseph.

Surviving are his wife, Angela; children, Alyssa, Brielle, and Logan; mother, Patricia McShane; siblings, Theresa (Michael) Ferrari, Sharon (Skip) Frost, James (Hope), Edward (Danyelle) Jr., Mary Pat (Kevin) Hoag, and Peter (Dayna); and many dear in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

In honor of Dave’s life, relatives and friends are invited to gather on Sunday, January 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, January 29 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, 5600 W. Genesee St., Camillus. 

Dave will be laid to rest in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Marcellus.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made out to the 2024 Upstate Cancer Center Annual Fund, The Upstate Foundation, Inc., 750 E. Adams St., Syracuse, NY 13210.