Celebrating the life of
John Michael Shanahan, Jr.
March 11, 1948 - December 21, 2010
Savannah - John Michael Shanahan Jr., 62, died peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital on December 21, 2010. He was born March 11, 1948 in Baraga, Michigan. He was a graduate of Baraga High School and Savannah Technical College. Mr. Shanahan was longtime employee of the Georgia Ports Authority where he served as a Safety Manager and a Finance Specialist. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. He was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Katherine Shanahan.
Surviving are his wife, Catherine Beytagh Shanahan; two sons, Daniel Shanahan and his wife, Kendra; Brian Shanahan; his brother, Timothy Shanahan and sister, Patty Farley.
The family will receive friends Thursday, December 23, 2010 from 5.00 p.m. until 7.00 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, with a Vigil Service at 6.00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10.00 a.m., Friday, December 24, 2010 at St. James Catholic Church with the Reverend Mark Ross, Celebrant.
Burial will be private.
Pallbearers will be, John Patrick Beytagh, Jr., Thomas Conner Beytagh, William Spencer Stegin III, Matthew Thomas Stegin, Logan Kehoe Beytagh, Christopher Ryan Kicklighter, Michael Aloysius Foran, Warren Mason Heller II, Michael Joseph Cusatis, and Jonathan Charles Buttimer. Honorary pallbearers will be, Jamers Robert Harris III, Chancelor Allen Harris, William Joseph Foran II, Thomas McKay Johnson, and William Kehoe Johnson.
Remembrances may be sent to the St. James Early Learning Center, 8412 Whitefield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel
Dear Catherine and Brian, May the Blessed Mother who prayed for Mike at his hour of death, embrace him and present him to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to enjoy eternal glory with the pure of heart. Love and prayers, Juan Carlos, Sonia and children.
- Sonia Carbonell, Benicia, CA
Dear Catherine, Daniel and Brian: I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. We are looking forward to seeing you next year up here in Baraga, Mike's Burl hometown...It's been a very long time. God Bless you. Love, Ed & Barb Stephens, Mike's cousin Kinfolk
- Barb Stephens, Baraga, MI
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
- Angela Wilson, Savannah, GA
Catherine please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- GEORGE AND COLLEEN HENRY, Savannah, GA
Ms. Catherine, Brian and family, I just wanted to say how very sorry I am for your loss. I will miss seeing your dad riding around the neighborhood with his dog in toe always with a smile. My family has all been thinking of yall and we are right down the street if u need anything at all. God bless. Love you all!
- Ginny McCuen, , GA
Catherine! I'm so sorry. I heard of Mike's passing from Anne Antol's prayer list. Please know Jeanne and I are keeping you all in our prayers!
- Tim and Jeanne Welch, Saint Cloud, MN
Dear Catherine and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Mike's passing.We probably will be unable to be with the family at visitation,but wanted to let you know we were thinking of you at this sad time.You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Catherine, Our hearts go out to you and your entire family as you all mourn the loss of 'Mr. Mike'. We will miss seeing him 'scooterring' down the street with his precious Brady following behind him. Know that he is in peace now, surrounded by God's loving arms.We send our love and prayers now, and in the days ahead. May God keep you all strong. The Morins
- Reenie Morin, Savannah, GA
dear Katherine, I was so sorry to hear of the your the loss of your husband.my sincerely condolences.
- marjory conners, savannah, GA
Brian, We are devastated to hear of the loss of your father. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. I know he was loved and will be deeply missed. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
- Lindy and Buddy Claborn, Savannah, GA
May God be with you in your time of need. From everyone at Southeastern Medical Equipment Company, your family is in our prayers.
- Kristi Smith, Savannah, GA
Dear Catherine and Brian, May the Blessed Mother who prayed for Mike at his hour of death, embrace him and present him to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit to enjoy eternal glory with the pure of heart. Love and prayers, Juan Carlos, Sonia and children.
- Sonia Carbonell, Benicia, CA
Dear Catherine, Daniel and Brian: I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. We are looking forward to seeing you next year up here in Baraga, Mike's Burl hometown...It's been a very long time. God Bless you. Love, Ed & Barb Stephens, Mike's cousin Kinfolk
- Barb Stephens, Baraga, MI
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
- Angela Wilson, Savannah, GA
Catherine please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- GEORGE AND COLLEEN HENRY, Savannah, GA
Ms. Catherine, Brian and family, I just wanted to say how very sorry I am for your loss. I will miss seeing your dad riding around the neighborhood with his dog in toe always with a smile. My family has all been thinking of yall and we are right down the street if u need anything at all. God bless. Love you all!
- Ginny McCuen, , GA
Catherine! I'm so sorry. I heard of Mike's passing from Anne Antol's prayer list. Please know Jeanne and I are keeping you all in our prayers!
- Tim and Jeanne Welch, Saint Cloud, MN
Dear Catherine and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Mike's passing.We probably will be unable to be with the family at visitation,but wanted to let you know we were thinking of you at this sad time.You will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
- Judy and Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Catherine, Our hearts go out to you and your entire family as you all mourn the loss of 'Mr. Mike'. We will miss seeing him 'scooterring' down the street with his precious Brady following behind him. Know that he is in peace now, surrounded by God's loving arms.We send our love and prayers now, and in the days ahead. May God keep you all strong. The Morins
- Reenie Morin, Savannah, GA
dear Katherine, I was so sorry to hear of the your the loss of your husband.my sincerely condolences.
- marjory conners, savannah, GA
Brian, We are devastated to hear of the loss of your father. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. I know he was loved and will be deeply missed. You and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
- Lindy and Buddy Claborn, Savannah, GA
May God be with you in your time of need. From everyone at Southeastern Medical Equipment Company, your family is in our prayers.
- Kristi Smith, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
