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Brian T. Shaughnessy Tampa, FL
Brian Timothy Shaughnessy, 47, of Tampa, FL, 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, FL, 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 his 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 lifelong 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 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Blount & Curry Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL.
In lieu of flowers, honor Brian's life by contributing to the Teagan Shaughnessy Life Fund at any Mercantile Bank branch.
Words of comfort may be expressed at www.blountcurry.com.
Blount & Curry Terrace Oaks Chapel, 813-988-9200
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Shaughnessy
Carol Maas Esp
January 13, 2010
Brian was a sweetheart. We had a lot of great high school memories, around the Shaughnessy table, playing cards,telling jokes.Brian you will be missed but never forgotten. My prayers go out to all family and friends.
December 27, 2009
to all the shaughnessey's..we are shocked to hear about brian. our thoughts and prayers are with you all. may God bless you. don and mary ross
Dave Rigsbee
December 17, 2009
Brian was a friend and classmate at Lely and USF. We had some great times and I will always have those memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sabrina Vickers
December 17, 2009
My condolences go out to the Shaughnessy family, and you’re all in my prayers. Brain was truly a special friend to a lot of us at Lely High School, oh what fun days. RIP Brian.
Brian Basik
December 16, 2009
Shaughnessy Family
Words cannot express my sadness in learning about the loss of Brian. As my brother Dan said our families spent so much time together growing up on Marco. He got good at player poker way before his time thanks to all those pokers parties we had at the house. He was always a happy kid that really looked up to his big brothers. It sounds as though he was really making a difference in his job at the Children's home and will surely be missed by everyone who was blessed to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tim and Karen Butler
December 16, 2009
We are deeply saddened to hear of Brian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We have many fond memories of Brian at Lely High School.
Karen Beatty
December 16, 2009
Dear Shirley and Bill, You may or may not remember me. Many, many years ago I was your massage therapist in Naples. In the past 17 years I've been in the real estate field and a no back into massage. I'm SO, SO sorry about your son, Brian, and know the pain you must be feeling, as I also lost my son 8 years ago. I'm sure Brian is a beautiful spirit, even though I don't remember meeting him. I know the two of you are very good parents and love your family very much. I remember you like it was yesterday. Know you are in my prayers and if you ever want comfort from another parent who lived this journey, email me. Many Blessings,
Sue Specht-Everson
December 16, 2009
Dear Shaughnessy Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I too have so many, many wonderful memories of Brian from our numerous classes together at Lely and the ever eventful Homeroom antics that would go on. Gosh...who can ever forget that laugh and great smile. Brian will be missed.
Colleen Paterson
December 16, 2009
What a wonderful man who will be missed by the many lives he has touched! My condolences and prayers are with Brian's family and friends! May the fond memories of him live forever in the hearts of all who loved him!
Martina Hughes-Williston
December 15, 2009
Shaughnessy Family,
You are in my prayers at this difficult time. I only lived on Marco for two years, but Brian was a big part of my high school and college years. I loved his laugh. He made CCD so much fun. He was a good friend to me, and I will always have fond memories of him. He will be missed.
Denise McLInden
December 15, 2009
Dear sweet Brian - -that beautiful smile and contagious laugh. Our High School days were filled with so many happy times. You will always have a special place in my heart dear "T.T." God Bless you my friend -- be at peace. Prayers of comfort and love to your family who loved you so dearly.
Tight, tight hugs to all of you,
Huffy
David Gruber
December 15, 2009
Brian was a fellow classmate and Islander. He began every day with a joke and a smile. He was always happy and fun to be around. I'm certain he lived his whole life that way. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
Sherri Strickland-Temple
December 15, 2009
My family lived right around the corner from the Shaughnessy family, I remember many times Brain threw us in the pool, sometimes fully dressed. He had a great smile and laugh and I will always have a special place in my heart for him. God bless you all.
Dan Basik
December 15, 2009
Shaughnessy Family,
I am so sad to hear of Brian's death. As you know, our families grew up together on Marco and we had such a great time. Brian and I played football starting with the Marco Eagles through Lely. He was a great guy and a true friend. You are in our prayers.
Paige Rhodes-Schmidt
December 15, 2009
I haven't seen Brian since our years on Marco and at Lely, but I sure haven't forgotten him. He will be missed. RIP Brian.
Gene and Peggie Landgrebe
December 15, 2009
Our prays are with Brian's family at this time. Peggie and I both have many fond memories of Brian from our years at Lely High School. Although our paths seldom crossed after high school, we will miss him greatly.
December 15, 2009
Brian was one of the nicest young men that i have ever met and known.
God bless the family
Lely alumni class of 1980
Valerie Keene Hahe
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