Hyannis, MA. - Lewis F. "Pat" Shannon, beloved far and wide for his generosity, humor and tireless efforts on behalf of homeless and poor families, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, with his loving wife Mary by his side. He was 89.
Born in Jefferson, Wis., son of the late Richard and Agnes Shannon, Pat was a World War II United States Army sergeant stationed in New Guinea, earning several medals for his courageous service. After the war Pat moved to the Boston area and married the love of his life, Mary Hanlon of West Roxbury, with whom he recently celebrated his 66th wedding anniversary.
Pat is remembered fondly by several generations as the popular, outgoing manager of Hanlon's Men's Shoe Store in Jamaica Plain and eventually co-owner of nine branch stores. During these years, the family moved from Roxbury to Mattapan to Norwood, settling in Norwood for 31 years.
Religious and always active in the community, Pat was an usher, C.C.D. teacher, and daily communicant at St. Catherine of Siena Church where he was known for packing all eight children into the car for daily mass.
For many years Pat quietly donated the Thanksgiving turkeys and thousands of Christmas gifts to homeless guests at the Pine Street Inn in Boston, organizing wrapping parties of family and friends, then serving guests at the Inn. After he and Mary retired to Hyannis in 1981, Pat co-founded "Housing for All, Inc." in Hyannis and also founded "The Gleaners," an organization of Our Lady of Victory parishioners who gathered donated food from area businesses and distributed the goods to homeless shelters throughout Cape Cod. As a member of the Our Lady of Victory parish in Centerville and Osterville for many years, Pat served as a eucharistic minister and was given the Marian Medal by the church, and an AARP award, for his many good works.
In the early 1970s, as a World War II veteran, Pat worked closely with the Vietnam Veterans Against the War to oppose the United States war in Indochina and served as a delegate for anti-war candidate George McGovern at the 1972 National Democratic Convention. He was a major supporter of the Committee of Concern for War Injured Children.
In his retirement, Pat continued his avid reading, enjoyed his beloved Cape Cod, and discovered he had artistic talent, producing many beautiful paintings. He especially was happy touring and fishing in Nantucket Sound aboard his motorboat with friends and family. In addition, Pat owned and operated One World Bike Shop in Hyannis with his best friend, John Barrett.
Beside his wife Mary, Pat is survived by his eight children, Paul Shannon of Somerville, Mass., Teddy Shannon of Norwood, Mass., Mary Dyous of Nova Scotia, Canada, Kathy Shannon of Cambridge, Mass., Maureen Shannon (Wanders) of Easton, Mass., Anne Shannon-Brazel of Centerville, Mass., Richard Shannon of East Dennis, Mass., and Ellen Shannon of Quincy, Mass. Pat, or "Papa" as he affectionately was known, also is survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces. He also is survived by two brothers, Irl Shannon and Chuckie Shannon, both of Jefferson, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Staff Sergeant Paul Shannon, who was killed at Metz, France, on Dec. 10, 1944, while serving with General Patton's Third Army.
He will be missed greatly by all who had the honor of knowing him.
A wake and funeral mass were held in Boston on July 29 and 30.
Memorials may be made to any of Pat's charities mentioned above or to the Alzheimer's Association.
Born in Jefferson, Wis., son of the late Richard and Agnes Shannon, Pat was a World War II United States Army sergeant stationed in New Guinea, earning several medals for his courageous service. After the war Pat moved to the Boston area and married the love of his life, Mary Hanlon of West Roxbury, with whom he recently celebrated his 66th wedding anniversary.
Pat is remembered fondly by several generations as the popular, outgoing manager of Hanlon's Men's Shoe Store in Jamaica Plain and eventually co-owner of nine branch stores. During these years, the family moved from Roxbury to Mattapan to Norwood, settling in Norwood for 31 years.
Religious and always active in the community, Pat was an usher, C.C.D. teacher, and daily communicant at St. Catherine of Siena Church where he was known for packing all eight children into the car for daily mass.
For many years Pat quietly donated the Thanksgiving turkeys and thousands of Christmas gifts to homeless guests at the Pine Street Inn in Boston, organizing wrapping parties of family and friends, then serving guests at the Inn. After he and Mary retired to Hyannis in 1981, Pat co-founded "Housing for All, Inc." in Hyannis and also founded "The Gleaners," an organization of Our Lady of Victory parishioners who gathered donated food from area businesses and distributed the goods to homeless shelters throughout Cape Cod. As a member of the Our Lady of Victory parish in Centerville and Osterville for many years, Pat served as a eucharistic minister and was given the Marian Medal by the church, and an AARP award, for his many good works.
In the early 1970s, as a World War II veteran, Pat worked closely with the Vietnam Veterans Against the War to oppose the United States war in Indochina and served as a delegate for anti-war candidate George McGovern at the 1972 National Democratic Convention. He was a major supporter of the Committee of Concern for War Injured Children.
In his retirement, Pat continued his avid reading, enjoyed his beloved Cape Cod, and discovered he had artistic talent, producing many beautiful paintings. He especially was happy touring and fishing in Nantucket Sound aboard his motorboat with friends and family. In addition, Pat owned and operated One World Bike Shop in Hyannis with his best friend, John Barrett.
Beside his wife Mary, Pat is survived by his eight children, Paul Shannon of Somerville, Mass., Teddy Shannon of Norwood, Mass., Mary Dyous of Nova Scotia, Canada, Kathy Shannon of Cambridge, Mass., Maureen Shannon (Wanders) of Easton, Mass., Anne Shannon-Brazel of Centerville, Mass., Richard Shannon of East Dennis, Mass., and Ellen Shannon of Quincy, Mass. Pat, or "Papa" as he affectionately was known, also is survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces. He also is survived by two brothers, Irl Shannon and Chuckie Shannon, both of Jefferson, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Staff Sergeant Paul Shannon, who was killed at Metz, France, on Dec. 10, 1944, while serving with General Patton's Third Army.
He will be missed greatly by all who had the honor of knowing him.
A wake and funeral mass were held in Boston on July 29 and 30.
Memorials may be made to any of Pat's charities mentioned above or to the Alzheimer's Association.
Hyannis, MA. - Lewis F. "Pat" Shannon, beloved far and wide for his generosity, humor and tireless efforts on behalf of homeless and poor families, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, with his loving wife Mary by his side. He was 89.
Born in Jefferson, Wis., son of the late Richard and Agnes Shannon, Pat was a World War II United States Army sergeant stationed in New Guinea, earning several medals for his courageous service. After the war Pat moved to the Boston area and married the love of his life, Mary Hanlon of West Roxbury, with whom he recently celebrated his 66th wedding anniversary.
Pat is remembered fondly by several generations as the popular, outgoing manager of Hanlon's Men's Shoe Store in Jamaica Plain and eventually co-owner of nine branch stores. During these years, the family moved from Roxbury to Mattapan to Norwood, settling in Norwood for 31 years.
Religious and always active in the community, Pat was an usher, C.C.D. teacher, and daily communicant at St. Catherine of Siena Church where he was known for packing all eight children into the car for daily mass.
For many years Pat quietly donated the Thanksgiving turkeys and thousands of Christmas gifts to homeless guests at the Pine Street Inn in Boston, organizing wrapping parties of family and friends, then serving guests at the Inn. After he and Mary retired to Hyannis in 1981, Pat co-founded "Housing for All, Inc." in Hyannis and also founded "The Gleaners," an organization of Our Lady of Victory parishioners who gathered donated food from area businesses and distributed the goods to homeless shelters throughout Cape Cod. As a member of the Our Lady of Victory parish in Centerville and Osterville for many years, Pat served as a eucharistic minister and was given the Marian Medal by the church, and an AARP award, for his many good works.
In the early 1970s, as a World War II veteran, Pat worked closely with the Vietnam Veterans Against the War to oppose the United States war in Indochina and served as a delegate for anti-war candidate George McGovern at the 1972 National Democratic Convention. He was a major supporter of the Committee of Concern for War Injured Children.
In his retirement, Pat continued his avid reading, enjoyed his beloved Cape Cod, and discovered he had artistic talent, producing many beautiful paintings. He especially was happy touring and fishing in Nantucket Sound aboard his motorboat with friends and family. In addition, Pat owned and operated One World Bike Shop in Hyannis with his best friend, John Barrett.
Beside his wife Mary, Pat is survived by his eight children, Paul Shannon of Somerville, Mass., Teddy Shannon of Norwood, Mass., Mary Dyous of Nova Scotia, Canada, Kathy Shannon of Cambridge, Mass., Maureen Shannon (Wanders) of Easton, Mass., Anne Shannon-Brazel of Centerville, Mass., Richard Shannon of East Dennis, Mass., and Ellen Shannon of Quincy, Mass. Pat, or "Papa" as he affectionately was known, also is survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces. He also is survived by two brothers, Irl Shannon and Chuckie Shannon, both of Jefferson, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Staff Sergeant Paul Shannon, who was killed at Metz, France, on Dec. 10, 1944, while serving with General Patton's Third Army.
He will be missed greatly by all who had the honor of knowing him.
A wake and funeral mass were held in Boston on July 29 and 30.
Memorials may be made to any of Pat's charities mentioned above or to the Alzheimer's Association.
Born in Jefferson, Wis., son of the late Richard and Agnes Shannon, Pat was a World War II United States Army sergeant stationed in New Guinea, earning several medals for his courageous service. After the war Pat moved to the Boston area and married the love of his life, Mary Hanlon of West Roxbury, with whom he recently celebrated his 66th wedding anniversary.
Pat is remembered fondly by several generations as the popular, outgoing manager of Hanlon's Men's Shoe Store in Jamaica Plain and eventually co-owner of nine branch stores. During these years, the family moved from Roxbury to Mattapan to Norwood, settling in Norwood for 31 years.
Religious and always active in the community, Pat was an usher, C.C.D. teacher, and daily communicant at St. Catherine of Siena Church where he was known for packing all eight children into the car for daily mass.
For many years Pat quietly donated the Thanksgiving turkeys and thousands of Christmas gifts to homeless guests at the Pine Street Inn in Boston, organizing wrapping parties of family and friends, then serving guests at the Inn. After he and Mary retired to Hyannis in 1981, Pat co-founded "Housing for All, Inc." in Hyannis and also founded "The Gleaners," an organization of Our Lady of Victory parishioners who gathered donated food from area businesses and distributed the goods to homeless shelters throughout Cape Cod. As a member of the Our Lady of Victory parish in Centerville and Osterville for many years, Pat served as a eucharistic minister and was given the Marian Medal by the church, and an AARP award, for his many good works.
In the early 1970s, as a World War II veteran, Pat worked closely with the Vietnam Veterans Against the War to oppose the United States war in Indochina and served as a delegate for anti-war candidate George McGovern at the 1972 National Democratic Convention. He was a major supporter of the Committee of Concern for War Injured Children.
In his retirement, Pat continued his avid reading, enjoyed his beloved Cape Cod, and discovered he had artistic talent, producing many beautiful paintings. He especially was happy touring and fishing in Nantucket Sound aboard his motorboat with friends and family. In addition, Pat owned and operated One World Bike Shop in Hyannis with his best friend, John Barrett.
Beside his wife Mary, Pat is survived by his eight children, Paul Shannon of Somerville, Mass., Teddy Shannon of Norwood, Mass., Mary Dyous of Nova Scotia, Canada, Kathy Shannon of Cambridge, Mass., Maureen Shannon (Wanders) of Easton, Mass., Anne Shannon-Brazel of Centerville, Mass., Richard Shannon of East Dennis, Mass., and Ellen Shannon of Quincy, Mass. Pat, or "Papa" as he affectionately was known, also is survived by seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces. He also is survived by two brothers, Irl Shannon and Chuckie Shannon, both of Jefferson, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Staff Sergeant Paul Shannon, who was killed at Metz, France, on Dec. 10, 1944, while serving with General Patton's Third Army.
He will be missed greatly by all who had the honor of knowing him.
A wake and funeral mass were held in Boston on July 29 and 30.
Memorials may be made to any of Pat's charities mentioned above or to the Alzheimer's Association.
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