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He was born January 1st., 1931 at Akron City Hospital, grew up in Spicer town and graduated from Central H.S. He worked hard all of his life starting as a salesman at the McShane fruit stand on South Main Street. Patrick became nan electrician for Ortscheid Electrical at age fourteen continuing his career at McAdams electric. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace/Loral in 1993.
He was a member IBEW Local 306, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus and long time member of Immaculate Heart of Mary parish. He loved and supported Walsh Jesuit High school for many years. He served in the U.S Navy and fought in the Korean War with great pride.
``Big Red' will be remembered for the passion he had for his wife, family and hard work. He instilled the wonderful gift of ``giving back' to society to the ones he loved. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family, and wonderful wife of sixty years in ``Rosie Deluca's Italian Kitchen.'
Preceded in death by father, Joseph B. McShane Sr.; mother, Ora Lillian (Baker) McShane; eleven siblings, Gwendolyn Raber, Wilda Jones, Bernadean Plouse, Bernice Rejkowski, Susan Robles, Patricia Kassinger, Rosemary McShane, Joseph Bernard McShane, Carol Anne Criss, Thomas McShane, Treva McShane; and recently by his son, Reverend Father Patrick Edward McShane Jr., who passed away on January 11th, 2011.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Deluca) McShane; seven children, Kathleen Strodtman of Cuyahoga Falls, Dr. Michael (Kim) McShane of Upper Arlington, Ohio, Marybeth (Kevin) Finan of Dublin, Ohio, Joseph B. McShane of Akron, Daniel (Jamie) McShane of Kent, Timothy (Mary) McShane of Stow and Anne Marie McShane of Maryland; grandchildren who were a very important part of his life, Katie (Guy) Peluso, Colin Finan, Erin (Ned) Smith, Danny (Kaitlin) Finan, Heidi Strodtman, Molly (Brian) Gedden, Jessica Leiby, Tommy (Robin) McShane, Cody Strodtman, Christopher McShane, Megan McShane, Patrick McShane, Mallory Gray, Haley McShane, Jacob Gray, Matthew McShane, Angela McShane; and great- grandchildren, Finnegan Smith and Beckett Smith.
Family and friends will gather TODAY at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, (1905 Portage Tr., Cuyahoga Falls OH 44223) for calling hours 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday morning calling hours from 9:30 to 11 a.m. followed immediately with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron, where VFW Post 3383 will conduct military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reverend Father Patrick McShane Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o 810 Portage Tr., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick McShane
May 9, 2011
To the McShane family. I am so sorry for your loss, And your in our Thought & Prayers. The Chuck Conrad Family Doylestown
Bill Proctor
May 5, 2011
My condolences to the McShane Family. I worked with Pat at McAdams and we had a good time there. Local 306 IBEW
Anna Marie Sesek
May 4, 2011
I will miss him very much I so enjoyed my time with Big Red even though sometimes I think he was more excited to my dog! Sinker and I will both miss him.
My heart goes out to all of you.
Love
Anna Marie
Don Hamberg
May 4, 2011
To the Mc Shane family. I am so sorry for your loss. "Red" was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Becky and Paul Donaldson
May 4, 2011
To the McShane Family,
Thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathy for your loss.
May 4, 2011
To the McShane Family,
The Seiberts would like to express our heartfelt condolences, your father led an enviable life, did a heck of a job bringing up his family, and taught us all about giving back to his community, god bless!
Ned and Baljeet Seibert
May 3, 2011
To the McShane Family,
Sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Gary and Leah Costanzo
Sam and Marilyn Burkhardt
May 3, 2011
To the McShane Family,
It is times like this that we feel so far away. One thing we will never forget is Pat's wonderful infectious laugh.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sam and Marilyn Burkhardt
Erica & David Carano
May 2, 2011
Dan and Jamie, our condolences and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time.
Roger Griffin
May 2, 2011
To all the McShane and Deluca family members:
So sorry for your loss. Uncle Pat was one of a kind. Always ready with a smile and that infectious laugh. Always proud of his family and quick to ask me about my family. I love all of you and wish I could lessen your pain. Uncle Pat - Godspeed and try not to argue with grandpa Jack too much.
Nancy Linzey
May 2, 2011
Dear Danny and Jamie and family,
My heart goes out to you at this devastating time in your life. I was truly sorry to hear of the loss of "Red". May wonderful memories comfort and console you at this difficult time. May you find solace knowing that he has joined Patrick and they are together again. {{HUGS}}
Linda Nemeth
May 2, 2011
Mrs. McShane,
I am Betty Nemeth's youngest daughter. I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how sorry I am to learn of the death of your husband.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May God Bless & Keep you always.
Martha (Leising) Peyak
May 2, 2011
To Danny & Jamie and the McShane family,
Bob & I were very sorry to read of your Dad's death. God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Debbie Hamberg & family
May 2, 2011
To the Entire McShane Family,
Our hearts go out to you during this time of incredible loss. May your many years of wonderful memories help comfort you! Our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Phil Luby
May 2, 2011
Dear McShane Family,
I will be thinking of all of you and I wish I could be there with you in person. Mr. McShane was a great man and my fondest memories of him are how he always took a sincere interest in how I was doing. He always knew where I lived, what I was doing, and how the kids, my parents, and rest of the family were. I really enjoyed my one-on-one conversations as I always walked away feeling great. Take care and God Bless all of you!
Phil Luby
Deb & Jaime Stanzak
May 2, 2011
Jaime and I send our love and we ask God for peace and comfort for your family.
Steve Grescovich
May 2, 2011
The McShane Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your wonderful family at this most difficult time. God Bless!
Curt & Joyce Giffin
May 2, 2011
Dear Dan & Jamie ,
Joyce and I were saddened to hear of your father's death .please know that we are thinkimg of you and holding you close to our hearts .
Lisa Yates
May 1, 2011
To the entire McShane Family,
I know there aren't words to describe your pain. I couldn't believe it when I heard. Please know our prayers are with each of you. Take comfort in knowing that Patrick and his dad are living it up and in good health in heaven. We love you.
Lisa & Brad Yates, Bill & Gen Smith and Tony & Maureen Petrasko and family.
lizzie
May 1, 2011
McShanes: First Patrick and now Uncle Pat. We are so sorry for your loss. we love you all so much and continue to miss your beautiful and loving brother every day. And just as Patrick would have encouraged us to do in painful, difficult times we will pray for all of you. love, uncle bill raines and family
Bill & Karen Forney
May 1, 2011
McShane families, we are sending warm thoughts and
prayers to ALL of you. Keep that love for each other that both your parents taught you.
May 1, 2011
We praise God for the life and service of our veteran. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord as a grateful nation mourns.
Michele N. Sandridge, Chaplain
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Ohio
Joe & Cheryl Meyer
May 1, 2011
To the McShane Family. Our heart felt condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time.
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