Shaughnessy, Maj. Michael E., baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on July 21, 2018.
Beloved husband of Jennifer Shaughnessy (nee Zielonko); cherished father of Katherine “Kate”, Michael and John Shaughnessy; loving son of Michael and Margie Shaughnessy; dear brother of Kevin (Emy) Shaughnessy, Kathleen Shaughnessy and Maureen Shaughnessy; dear uncle of Kevin Jr., Cecilia, Elena, Mariana and Paula; dear son-in-law of Alice Zielonko and William Zielonko; dear brother-in-law of Zachery (Megan) Zielonko and Stephanie (Brian) Noakes. our dear nephew, great-nephew, godfather, cousin and friend.
Mr. Shaughnessy faithfully served his country in the US Army as a Combat Engineer, for over 5 years in the active military and 10 years in the Army Reserves.
Service: Visitation at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, 6603 Christopher Drive, St. Louis, 63129, on Sunday, July 29, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm with funeral mass on Monday, July 30, at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a Trust Fund that will be set up in the children’s name. Checks can be made out to US Bank and in the memo FBO Kate, Michael & John. Those can be brought to the wake or service or mailed to The Shaughnessy Family 7157 Shady Hill Dr. St. Louis, Mo. 63129. Donations can also be made at the Memorial Fund Go Fund Me Link: https://www.gofundme.com/shaughnessy-children-fund. Inurnment with honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
“Military personnel attending the funeral are welcome to wear a uniform of their choice, but uniforms are not required.”