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Andrew Shanahan Obituary
January 9, 2015
Andy passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9th, 2015 and is now reunited with his beloved bride of 56 years, Dale, who passed away in 2008. Born in Chicago, IL in 1933, he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951, on his 18th birthday. Stationed at Davis-Monthan A.F.B. in Arizona he used his big breaking curve ball and unhittable fork ball to help lead the Mustangs to many division championships. He moved his growing family back to Chicago and then Downers Grove where he started a carpentry business. His love of sports continued, coaching baseball and basketball for many years. Moving to Ft. Myers, FL in 1978, he worked in the Plant Operations Department of Lee Memorial Hospital, where he worked for the next 25 years before retiring to enjoy time with his family and play some golf. His love and concern for his family will always be remembered. We will miss him greatly but are at peace knowing that he is together forever with his dear wife. Andy is survived by 8 children, 15 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to a service on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 10:30 am at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Chapel, 1589 Colonial Blvd. Ft. Myers. Donations in his memory to the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center, 12468 Brantley Commons Court, Ft. Myers, FL 33907, would be greatly appreciated.
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Wayne Klingelsmith
January 14, 2020
Remembering all of the good times together with Andy, playing softball, golf and yeah, working together. Always had great respect for and enjoyed being with Andy and Dale.
Bob & Carol Zmauskas
January 16, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda O'Bannon
January 16, 2015
To family and friends of Andy Shanahan, my deepest sympathy to you. I enjoyed working with Andy in Plant Operations years ago. We had many laughs and I will never forget him and only have good memories of him.
ROSALIE DOMBROWSKI
January 15, 2015
wILL NEVER FORGET YOUR BEAR HUGS AND GREAT LAUGH. THE FUN TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER YOU, DALE, RAY AND MYSELF.GIVE YOUR POLISH QUEEN AND MY POLISH PRINCE A BIG HUG FROM ME. WE GO BACK TO THAT DAY IN NAY 1951 WHEN WE MET AT BROOKFIELD ZOO. ON OUR SENIOR TRIP. YOU WILL BE MISSED. LOVE, ROSALIE
Wayne & Bonnie Klingelsmith
January 14, 2015
Enjoyed working with you Andy and loved our time together away from work... from softball to golf to spending time with you and Dale. We have so many great memories and our kids will forever remember your "Jenny Penny".
Give my mother a hug for me when you get to heaven; she passed the same day as you and I'm so sorry we can't get to your Memorial Service in Ft. Myers.
Our love and best wishes to the family.
Tory Karlosn
January 14, 2015
Miss you Dad! Give Mom a big hug. Thank you for your love
January 13, 2015
Your Polish Queen was waiting with open arms for her Irish King. May you rest in peace. Love, Jennifer
maryellyn karlson
January 13, 2015
You're back with your beautiful bride. Love you dad.
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