Thomas J. Shanahan

Thomas Joseph Shanahan
Age 79, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Loving father of Thomas Shanahan, Joseph (Jennifer) Shanahan, Timothy Shanahan, Christine [Joseph] McGovern, and Daniel (Selmy) Shanahan; cherished grandfather of Katelyn, Lauren, Sarah, Colin, Morah, Lucas, and Kelli; dear brother of Michael (Mary Lou) Shanahan, Mary (Hank) O’Neill, Dennis (Mary) Shanahan, and James (Susan) Shanahan; great uncle to numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and fond cousin, and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Marie Shanahan (Kelly), brother Jack Shanahan, nephew Daniel O’Neill, great-niece Maeve Burke, and Diane Shanahan. Thomas was a Veteran Captain of the United States Marine Corps and served his country proudly. Semper Fi Tom. He was a lifelong member of the New Lenox VFW Post 9545, American Legion Post 1977, Elks, and Moose Lodge. He retired from Procter and Gamble, enjoyed collecting antiques, and was a super athlete. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 on Monday, August 20, 2018 from 3-9 PM with a prayer service beginning at 7:00PM. Funeral service, Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 10:00 AM with a visitation from 9:00AM until 10:00AM. Interment with full Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Info www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-485-3700