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Shannon Friel Obituary
Shannon M. Friel, 53, of Benicia, passed away Tuesday in a local hospital following a long battle with LAM disease. She was born in Long Beach and has been a Benicia resident since 1966.
Shannon worked for 25 years for Shell Oil Company in Martinez before retiring in 1999.
She was a graduate of Benicia High School class of 1974, where she was a cheerleader for three years and runner-up in the annual homecoming competition. She was a former lifeguard at the Benicia City Pool. She loved her cats, Hopie, Molly and Buddy. And, she loved to travel and shop.
Shannon is survived by her parents, Gary and Carol Friel of Benicia; brother, Larry (Lynn) Friel of Benicia; sister, Reggie Friel of Benicia; uncles Bill (Janet) O'Blennis, and Patrick and Eugene Friel; her nephews and nieces, Dustin and Travis York, Matthew Howard-Friel and Samantha Friel; and her cousins, Katie (Anthony) O'Blennis-Yvanovich, Kelly O'Blennis and Amber Peckham.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1125 Southampton Road. Burial will follow in Benicia Cemetery. Visitation will be at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West Second St., Benicia from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Family prefers donations to the LAM Foundation at 4015 Executive Park Drive, Suite 320, Cincinnati, OH 45241 or directly through their Web site at www.thelamfoundation.org/. Click on "donate" in the upper right corner. Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, (707) 745-3130.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shannon Friel
Cheryl (Hall) Reynolds
October 18, 2009
I remember when the Friel's moved to Benicia a few blocks down from our family. My sister Elaine and I spent a lot of time with Shannon those first few years. My best memories of Shannon are in the younger years when we spent a lot of time on what we called the island just off of their back yard. It wasn't really an Island, but we thought we were queens out there.
To the entire Friel family, you were blessed to have such a wonderful daughter and sister. Keep her in your heart and she will be with you forever.
Jan Madrid
October 14, 2009
I am very sad to hear of Shannon leaving earth, but she is now pain free, light as a feather, and free of all the meds.
I lived next door to Shannon for over 12 years & saw her nearly everyday. Shannon's doctors did not wanting her to clean the litter box, so that was my responsibility. We shared many things between our households, borrowed from each other constantly and talked for hours and hours.
She was making a plan to come vacation to where I have moved, and I am truly sorry that plan will not come to fruition.
Shannon; please watch out for Jay for me & give him, my Mom, & my Dad hugs.
Dorinda
October 2, 2009
Shannon was a trooper and a great BUNCO buddy. Glad to have met her! Bless her and her Family at this time.
Dorothy Wilkerson-Mccoy
September 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Raelene Wilson-Smyth
September 28, 2009
My Prayers are with the Friel family. God Speed you from grief into comfort knowing Shannon is Home with the Lord now.
Linda Ribeiro-Salas
September 28, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Victoria Gill
September 28, 2009
What an honor to met such a wonderful person, so kind. I know heaven has another angel and until we see you again Shannon may you soar high and your family left behind be comforted and at peace. Love to the family
Karen and Keith Lantz
September 28, 2009
As friends of the O'Blennis family, we had the pleasure of welcoming Shannon to our home for a July 4th picnic a few years back. We had previously heard Bill and Janet speak fondly of Shannon over the years and on that day we were able to experience it ourselves. She was a delightful, warm and charming addition to the day's festivities and we felt honored that she chose to accompany Bill and Janet to our home. We offer our sincere sympathy to you and your family for the great loss of an inspirational woman who chose to fully embrace life.
Passalacqua Funeral Chapel
September 26, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Debbi Bray
September 28, 2009
I was so sorry to hear this. My thoughts go out to everyone in the family. I think of Shannon and I think of her always smiling and that infectious laugh! So very sorry....there are few words... my thoughts and prayers are with you guys in this sad time.
Yvonne Nemejc
September 27, 2009
To the Friel Family, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Shannon was and is the sweetest person. she was all nice to everyone. I remember her well from school. may god bless you all. Yvonne Ralston
Dolores Tapp-Silva
September 26, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda (Mortensen) Thompson
September 25, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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