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John Michael Shannon

2/1/2018

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 John Michael Shannon, the eldest son of nine children born to John and Veronica Shannon, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Loretto Nursing Home in Syracuse. His wife of 42 years, Carol, was by his side. John was raised in the Tipperary Hill neighborhood alongside the many Irish-American families that populated “the west end”. The friends John made as a boy in that neighborhood became lifelong friends. He attended
St. Patrick’s Parochial School and after graduation enrolled at Niagara University. John earned a law degree from Syracuse University, after which he served in the Vietnam War. John was hired as a prosecutor at the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office, rising to Chief Assistant District Attorney, where he worked alongside exceptional colleagues who also became friends. During this time, John met and married Carol Ann Moore.
Eventually, John left the Office and became a partner at Milford Lynch and Shannon in Skaneateles. Together, John and Carol raised four happy children. John shared his love of skiing, sailing, camping, and reading with all of his children. He loved Syracuse and its traditions. John was an active member of St. Mary’s Church in Skaneateles, Rotary International Club, and remained a member of the Bar Association and the American Legion. Alzheimer’s disease took its toll on John but he was helped immensely by the love and support of his extended family and network of friends. He enjoyed frequent visits from his siblings and received great care from the staff on the eleventh and thirteenth floors at Loretto. John was born March 11, 1941. He was predeceased by his sister Marie and his parents John and Veronica Shannon. John is survived by his wife, Carol Shannon, and children, Allison Olley (Michael), Carolyn Shannon (Chris Donovan), John Shannon, and Molly Shannon. John will be missed by his five grandchildren, Ruby and Emmett Donovan, and Sean, Sam, and Leo Olley; and by his siblings, brothers Robert (Sonja), Peter (Sheila Brady), Paul (Linda), Thomas (Arlyne), William (Claudia), and sisters Patricia (Bruce) and Margaret. An Irish celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at St. Mary’s of the Lake Roman Catholic Church on Jordan Street in Skaneateles at 10:00 a.m. Immediately following and until later afternoon all are invited to join his wife and family at a reception at the Sherwood Inn in Skaneateles, NY. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Michael C. Cogswell Scholarship Fund at Marcellus Central Schools.
To send condolences visit: robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.

 
 
 
 

35 Comments
Herb Binsack
2/3/2018 05:05:32 pm

Carol
Sorry to hear of Johns passing our deepest sympathy to you and your family!
Love, Herb & Barb Binsack

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Lisa(Johnson) Clark
2/3/2018 05:22:25 pm

Carol,Allison,Carolyn, John and Molly
May god bless you and your families during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mike, Lisa, Allison and KC Clark

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Tim Murphy
2/3/2018 07:32:06 pm

Allison (Mike), Tommy and the entire Shannon family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am sure you will share several wonderful memories and stories of your father/brother to provide some solace during your time of sorrow.
Tim Murphy
Florida

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Sue Ann (Brown) Hemmer
2/4/2018 06:37:53 am

My sincerest sympathy to John’s family.Many fun memories of him while attending St,Patrick's school.

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donna thayer
2/4/2018 06:58:07 am

many thoughts and prayers to the Shannon family . never easy losing your love ones. cherish all your great memories you all had together.. R.I.P. JOHN.GOD BLESS YOU ALL. donna Thayer mclean ny

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Robbie Brennan
2/4/2018 07:57:03 am

My thoughts and prayers are with the Shannon Family. I was a 1959 classmate of John at St. Pat,s

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Dave and Maria Checkosky
2/4/2018 08:18:14 am

Carol and Family:
We all knew this day was coming but that doesn't make it any easier.A classmate and great friend! Hope to see you all Tuesday,

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Ed and Jan Heinrich and Family
2/4/2018 09:34:50 am

Didn't expect to hear of John's passing when Mike called and it filled us with sadness. John was a wonderful, kind and patient man and he'll be sorely missed by all that knew him. Give our sincerest sympathy to all your children. You all will be in ur prayers.

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Lynn Chase
2/4/2018 10:00:51 am

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 💕

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Patrick Herron
2/4/2018 01:31:28 pm

Ann and I were saddened to hear about the passing of John. We have fond memories of John and the Shannon family on Tipperary Hill. Our deepest condolences on your loss.





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Franny & Aaron Sisto
2/5/2018 04:07:14 am

Allison & Mike~
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts &
prayers go out to you and your family.

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American Legion Family link
2/5/2018 04:13:56 am

To the entire Shannon Family,

On behalf of the American Legion we send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Jack was a life-long friend of the American Legion Post#239 and was instrumental in supporting the Post’s transition to its current location. We are most grateful to Jack for his service to our Community, State and Nation. We shall remember Jack this and every Memorial Day.

For God & Country,

Eric Amberge
Commander, Post#239
American Legion

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John Milford
2/5/2018 04:23:58 am

My condolences to the Shannon family and friends.
John was very helpful to me after my dad passed away.
I will always remember his clamminess no matter what the situation.
When some one passes on, a book is lost. Keep him in your memories.

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Pat mullin
2/5/2018 07:19:51 am

A real gentleman.Loved his quiet,dry sense of humor!Sorry for your loss Tom.
pat
Temp.in Fl.

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Sam Vavonese
2/5/2018 08:20:54 am

To Carol and family,
I am deeply saddened to read of John's passing. We had nearly a lifetime of friendship until his affliction took him away. I sorely missed our daily phone conversations and support for each other. We had so much in common culturally and otherwise and shared so many enjoyable experiences. I will miss him greatly until my time comes.
Sam Vavonese

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Ken & Charlene Jones
2/5/2018 09:07:52 am

Dear Carol and family, we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. May all your wonderful memories help you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Sandy Yahn-Wise
2/5/2018 09:38:55 am

Carol and Dottie: I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.

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edward cogswell and carol cushing
2/5/2018 10:45:00 am

Carol,Allison,Carolyn,John and Molly Our remembrances of John bring smiles. Thinking of you at this saddest of times.

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Susan Dove
2/5/2018 02:26:42 pm

Carol and family - John was a wonderful man and such a big part of our community. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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Pat Rickard-Lauri
2/5/2018 05:07:19 pm

My deepest condolences to the Shannon family. John was my lawyer while I was a Skaneateles from 1997-2005. And for a period of time I called John one of the knights of the square table in the former Skaneateles Bakery who sat at the window table, where often I had coffee in the mornings after daily mass. There are so many fond memories of those times.

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Peter and Emily Benson
2/5/2018 06:49:30 pm

Dear Carol, Allison, Carolyn, John, and Molly,
So sorry to hear the news of John's passing. We will always remember him at those fun extended family gatherings the day after Thanksgiving, as well as other celebrations in Skaneateles over the years.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Pete, Emily, Hannah and PJ Benson

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Don Hipple
2/5/2018 08:12:14 pm

Dear Carol and the Shannon siblings,
I am so very sorry to learn of John’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult, sad time.

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Susan Mosher
2/6/2018 08:43:21 am

Dear Carol and Family, So sorry to hear of John’s passing. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come. Remember all of your special family times together. Thinking and praying for all of you. Susan Mosher

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samuel rapasadi
2/6/2018 02:19:05 pm

sorry for your loss, remember john at niagara class of 1963

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Maureen H Wopperer
2/7/2018 06:09:33 am

John was such a wonderful man and gave much to his family and the community that he was such a part of. May you all remember the wonderful memories and lessons learned from him and that they bring you peace at this time. My best to you all.

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Paul and Marcia Cappuccilli
2/7/2018 10:44:16 am

Carol and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of John's passing. Sorry we could not attend the services but you all are in our thoughts and prayers. What a full and wonderful life was his!
With deepest sympathy,
Paul and Marcia Cappuccilli

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Ed n Donna Bongard
2/7/2018 05:59:47 pm

Dear Carol,Allison n family. We are so sorry for the loss of your dear husband and father. May you feel the love and support of your friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ed n Donna

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Pamela J Price
2/8/2018 09:10:17 am

Dear Margaret and Family - Very sad to read about John’s passing. Talk about a heroic Shannon! Also read in RE section you flew the Vieau Coop. Please get in touch - my # and address is the same. You must talk about John and WE must talk about Dear Linda — 5 yrs already? 😞 Thinking of you. Pam

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Lisa McInerney
2/9/2018 03:44:32 pm

Dear Carol: I am so sorry I missed you that morning. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. John was one of my first patients at Loretto and we bonded quickly. I didn’t know him before Alzheimer’s took over but what I’ve been hearing are all wonderful things about a great man. But then again, I knew that the minute I walked into his room for the first time. It’s funny how life works and our paths have crossed. Hopefully, one day our path will cross again. Take care and God Bless. All my Love, Lisa McInerney

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CLG
2/16/2018 07:45:40 am

I am so sorry about the loss of your loved one. The bible say, Jehovah God will provide comfort when loved ones die. Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 jw.org

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Robinson Family
2/16/2018 04:20:14 pm

Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family. We have been comforted in knowing the bible's hope for the dead. Revelation 21:3, 4 speaks about pain, tears, and death being done away with. We know it is referring to the earth because there has never been death in heaven. Also we look forward to seeing our dead loved ones again. (John 5:28, 29)
For further information please see: www.jw.org

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CSA link
2/17/2018 03:46:08 am

Condolences to your family. One may think we will all be forced to confront death sooner or later. Its painful sting has caused many people to search for answers. Why did Jesus compare death to sleep? What can we learn from resurrections recorded in the Bible? Does death end it all?
Acts 24:15 says there will be a resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous. Can you imagine the joy of Martha and Mary when Jesus raised Lazarus back to life?—Read John 11:21-24, 38-44. Revelation 21:3,4 promises that one day death, mourning, and outcry will be no more.

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Theresa H
2/27/2018 09:27:41 am

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dear husband. The pain that is experienced because of death can seem unbearable. May you allow the peace of God to help you to cope with this grief. (Phillipians 4:6.7)

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Chris Huff
3/6/2018 07:23:49 am

Wow, what an incredible life story he created here on Earth, may he soar with the finest angels in heaven!

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