Thomas G. Shaughnessy, age 85, retired City of Berwyn Mayor from 1993 to 2005, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran having served on the USS Yorktown. Beloved husband of Beverly Ann, nee Thomas; loving father of Thomas Gregory Jr. (Kathy) and Patricia Lynn (Mark) Kennedy; cherished grandfather of Bryan, Kelly (Jason) Sheehan, Courtney (Jon) Kotloski, Daniel, Ashley Kennedy, Leigha Kennedy and Jack Kennedy and great-grandfather of Jack, Patrick Sheehan, James Sheehan, Kate Sheehan, Matthew Kotloski and Mae Kotloski; dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Zellig and Marilyn Thomas; fond uncle of Laura Saylor, Kimberly Saka, and Kerri Cardamone. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Shaughnessy and Margaret (William) Quirk; his aunts, Martha Kadish and Blanche Phillips; and his brother-in-law Jack Thomas. Funeral Tuesday, Dec. 28, 9:15 a.m. from Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home, 6716 W. 16th Street, Berwyn, to St. Leonard Church, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 2915 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523
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ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Thomas G. Shaughnessy of Berwyn; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy served his country with pride
and distinction as a member of the United States Navy on the
USS Yorktown during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy served as the Mayor of the City
of Berwyn from 1993 to 2005; prior to his service as Mayor, he
served as Berwyn's city clerk for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Mayor, Thomas Shaughnessy was
instrumental in helping to create what is now the Berwyn Public
Library; the building now carries his name; he was also
instrumental in getting the city's new police department built;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy was preceded in death by his
parents, Thomas Shaughnessy and Margaret (William) Quirk; his aunts, Martha Kadish and Blanche Phillips; and his
brother-in-law, Jack Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy was the beloved husband of
Beverly Ann, nee Thomas; the loving father of Thomas Gregory Jr. (Kathy) and Patricia Lynn (Mark) Kennedy; the cherished
grandfather of Bryan, Kelly (Jason) Sheehan, Courtney (Jon)
Kotloski, Daniel, Ashley Kennedy, Leigha Kennedy, and Jack
Kennedy; the great-grandfather of Jack, Patrick Sheehan, James
Sheehan, Kate Sheehan, Matthew Kotloski, and Mae Kotloski; the
dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Zellig and Marilyn Thomas; and
the fond uncle of Laura Saylor, Kimberly Saka, and Kerri
Cardamone; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Thomas G. Shaughnessy;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Thomas Shaughnessy as an expression
of our sympathy.
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Thomas G. Shaughnessy, 1925-2010
Berwyn's mayor from 1993 to 2005
December 24, 2010(By Angie Leventis Lourgos, Tribune reporter)
Thomas G. Shaughnessy, 85, Berwyn's mayor from 1993 to 2005 and previously city clerk, died of kidney failure Tuesday, Dec. 21, at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, his family said.
"He spent his entire life in Berwyn," said his son, Tom Shaughnessy Jr. "He was devoted to Berwyn."
As mayor, Mr. Shaughnessy centralized the city's libraries into what is now the Thomas G. Shaughnessy Center, designed to make more books and other library materials accessible to more residents. He started a handyman program so senior citizens could get home repairs for free, city workers said.
Mr. Shaughnessy also organized Fourth of July festivities and other events for families. He was known to attend every fundraiser, church and civic event in Berwyn. He enjoyed letting children who were visiting City Hall play mayor, banging the gavel or giving mock speeches into a microphone at the dais.
"He was the most calming person I have ever met in my whole life," said friend and former secretary Mary Drenth, who worked for him for about 20 years.
When she interviewed for the job, Drenth explained that she was a single mother caring for a son with cancer, and she worried about missing work if he was hospitalized. Mr. Shaughnessy told her, "We'll work it out," she said.
"He would have done that for anyone," Drenth said. "If somebody had a problem, it became his problem."
His administration was not without controversy, notably the conviction of his top assistant, Samuel Stillo, on bribery charges in 2006 as a result of a federal investigation of City Hall.
Before his life in politics, Mr. Shaughnessy served in the Navy during World War II. A signalman aboard the USS Yorktown, he earned awards including the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Victory Ribbon, his son said.
Mr. Shaughnessy met his wife, Beverly Ann, at Morton West High School, where he was a football player and she was a cheerleader. They had two children and were married for 63 years.
Friends and relatives said Mr. Shaughnessy was an avid singer and shared his tenor voice with relatives and neighbors at family and civic events. He was also a member of the choir at St. Leonard Church in Berwyn.
He was one of the founding fathers of the Claddagh Ring, an Irish fellowship group that draws members from Berwyn and neighboring suburbs.
Berwyn Fire Chief Denis O'Halloran said Mr. Shaughnessy was proud when he sang the national anthem during a White Sox game in the mid-1990s.
"He was extremely excited, being able to sing for a crowd like that," O'Halloran said.
Mr. Shaughnessy is also survived by his wife; a daughter, Patricia Lynn Kennedy; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home, 6716 W. 16th St., Berwyn. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Leonard Church, 3318 Clarence Ave., Berwyn.
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ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Thomas G. Shaughnessy of Berwyn; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy served his country with pride
and distinction as a member of the United States Navy on the
USS Yorktown during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy served as the Mayor of the City
of Berwyn from 1993 to 2005; prior to his service as Mayor, he
served as Berwyn's city clerk for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Mayor, Thomas Shaughnessy was
instrumental in helping to create what is now the Berwyn Public
Library; the building now carries his name; he was also
instrumental in getting the city's new police department built;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy was preceded in death by his
parents, Thomas Shaughnessy and Margaret (William) Quirk; his aunts, Martha Kadish and Blanche Phillips; and his
brother-in-law, Jack Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy was the beloved husband of
Beverly Ann, nee Thomas; the loving father of Thomas Gregory Jr. (Kathy) and Patricia Lynn (Mark) Kennedy; the cherished
grandfather of Bryan, Kelly (Jason) Sheehan, Courtney (Jon)
Kotloski, Daniel, Ashley Kennedy, Leigha Kennedy, and Jack
Kennedy; the great-grandfather of Jack, Patrick Sheehan, James
Sheehan, Kate Sheehan, Matthew Kotloski, and Mae Kotloski; the
dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Zellig and Marilyn Thomas; and
the fond uncle of Laura Saylor, Kimberly Saka, and Kerri
Cardamone; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Thomas G. Shaughnessy;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Thomas Shaughnessy as an expression
of our sympathy.
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Thomas G. Shaughnessy, 1925-2010
Berwyn's mayor from 1993 to 2005
December 24, 2010(By Angie Leventis Lourgos, Tribune reporter)
Thomas G. Shaughnessy, 85, Berwyn's mayor from 1993 to 2005 and previously city clerk, died of kidney failure Tuesday, Dec. 21, at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, his family said.
"He spent his entire life in Berwyn," said his son, Tom Shaughnessy Jr. "He was devoted to Berwyn."
As mayor, Mr. Shaughnessy centralized the city's libraries into what is now the Thomas G. Shaughnessy Center, designed to make more books and other library materials accessible to more residents. He started a handyman program so senior citizens could get home repairs for free, city workers said.
Mr. Shaughnessy also organized Fourth of July festivities and other events for families. He was known to attend every fundraiser, church and civic event in Berwyn. He enjoyed letting children who were visiting City Hall play mayor, banging the gavel or giving mock speeches into a microphone at the dais.
"He was the most calming person I have ever met in my whole life," said friend and former secretary Mary Drenth, who worked for him for about 20 years.
When she interviewed for the job, Drenth explained that she was a single mother caring for a son with cancer, and she worried about missing work if he was hospitalized. Mr. Shaughnessy told her, "We'll work it out," she said.
"He would have done that for anyone," Drenth said. "If somebody had a problem, it became his problem."
His administration was not without controversy, notably the conviction of his top assistant, Samuel Stillo, on bribery charges in 2006 as a result of a federal investigation of City Hall.
Before his life in politics, Mr. Shaughnessy served in the Navy during World War II. A signalman aboard the USS Yorktown, he earned awards including the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Victory Ribbon, his son said.
Mr. Shaughnessy met his wife, Beverly Ann, at Morton West High School, where he was a football player and she was a cheerleader. They had two children and were married for 63 years.
Friends and relatives said Mr. Shaughnessy was an avid singer and shared his tenor voice with relatives and neighbors at family and civic events. He was also a member of the choir at St. Leonard Church in Berwyn.
He was one of the founding fathers of the Claddagh Ring, an Irish fellowship group that draws members from Berwyn and neighboring suburbs.
Berwyn Fire Chief Denis O'Halloran said Mr. Shaughnessy was proud when he sang the national anthem during a White Sox game in the mid-1990s.
"He was extremely excited, being able to sing for a crowd like that," O'Halloran said.
Mr. Shaughnessy is also survived by his wife; a daughter, Patricia Lynn Kennedy; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home, 6716 W. 16th St., Berwyn. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Leonard Church, 3318 Clarence Ave., Berwyn.
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Thomas G. Shaughnessy, age 85, retired City of Berwyn Mayor from 1993 to 2005, U.S. Navy WWII Veteran having served on the USS Yorktown. Beloved husband of Beverly Ann, nee Thomas; loving father of Thomas Gregory Jr. (Kathy) and Patricia Lynn (Mark) Kennedy; cherished grandfather of Bryan, Kelly (Jason) Sheehan, Courtney (Jon) Kotloski, Daniel, Ashley Kennedy, Leigha Kennedy and Jack Kennedy and great-grandfather of Jack, Patrick Sheehan, James Sheehan, Kate Sheehan, Matthew Kotloski and Mae Kotloski; dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Zellig and Marilyn Thomas; fond uncle of Laura Saylor, Kimberly Saka, and Kerri Cardamone. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Shaughnessy and Margaret (William) Quirk; his aunts, Martha Kadish and Blanche Phillips; and his brother-in-law Jack Thomas. Funeral Tuesday, Dec. 28, 9:15 a.m. from Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home, 6716 W. 16th Street, Berwyn, to St. Leonard Church, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Christ the King Garden Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 2915 Jorie Blvd., Oak Brook, IL 60523
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ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Thomas G. Shaughnessy of Berwyn; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy served his country with pride
and distinction as a member of the United States Navy on the
USS Yorktown during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy served as the Mayor of the City
of Berwyn from 1993 to 2005; prior to his service as Mayor, he
served as Berwyn's city clerk for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Mayor, Thomas Shaughnessy was
instrumental in helping to create what is now the Berwyn Public
Library; the building now carries his name; he was also
instrumental in getting the city's new police department built;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy was preceded in death by his
parents, Thomas Shaughnessy and Margaret (William) Quirk; his aunts, Martha Kadish and Blanche Phillips; and his
brother-in-law, Jack Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy was the beloved husband of
Beverly Ann, nee Thomas; the loving father of Thomas Gregory Jr. (Kathy) and Patricia Lynn (Mark) Kennedy; the cherished
grandfather of Bryan, Kelly (Jason) Sheehan, Courtney (Jon)
Kotloski, Daniel, Ashley Kennedy, Leigha Kennedy, and Jack
Kennedy; the great-grandfather of Jack, Patrick Sheehan, James
Sheehan, Kate Sheehan, Matthew Kotloski, and Mae Kotloski; the
dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Zellig and Marilyn Thomas; and
the fond uncle of Laura Saylor, Kimberly Saka, and Kerri
Cardamone; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Thomas G. Shaughnessy;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Thomas Shaughnessy as an expression
of our sympathy.
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Thomas G. Shaughnessy, 1925-2010
Berwyn's mayor from 1993 to 2005
December 24, 2010(By Angie Leventis Lourgos, Tribune reporter)
Thomas G. Shaughnessy, 85, Berwyn's mayor from 1993 to 2005 and previously city clerk, died of kidney failure Tuesday, Dec. 21, at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, his family said.
"He spent his entire life in Berwyn," said his son, Tom Shaughnessy Jr. "He was devoted to Berwyn."
As mayor, Mr. Shaughnessy centralized the city's libraries into what is now the Thomas G. Shaughnessy Center, designed to make more books and other library materials accessible to more residents. He started a handyman program so senior citizens could get home repairs for free, city workers said.
Mr. Shaughnessy also organized Fourth of July festivities and other events for families. He was known to attend every fundraiser, church and civic event in Berwyn. He enjoyed letting children who were visiting City Hall play mayor, banging the gavel or giving mock speeches into a microphone at the dais.
"He was the most calming person I have ever met in my whole life," said friend and former secretary Mary Drenth, who worked for him for about 20 years.
When she interviewed for the job, Drenth explained that she was a single mother caring for a son with cancer, and she worried about missing work if he was hospitalized. Mr. Shaughnessy told her, "We'll work it out," she said.
"He would have done that for anyone," Drenth said. "If somebody had a problem, it became his problem."
His administration was not without controversy, notably the conviction of his top assistant, Samuel Stillo, on bribery charges in 2006 as a result of a federal investigation of City Hall.
Before his life in politics, Mr. Shaughnessy served in the Navy during World War II. A signalman aboard the USS Yorktown, he earned awards including the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Victory Ribbon, his son said.
Mr. Shaughnessy met his wife, Beverly Ann, at Morton West High School, where he was a football player and she was a cheerleader. They had two children and were married for 63 years.
Friends and relatives said Mr. Shaughnessy was an avid singer and shared his tenor voice with relatives and neighbors at family and civic events. He was also a member of the choir at St. Leonard Church in Berwyn.
He was one of the founding fathers of the Claddagh Ring, an Irish fellowship group that draws members from Berwyn and neighboring suburbs.
Berwyn Fire Chief Denis O'Halloran said Mr. Shaughnessy was proud when he sang the national anthem during a White Sox game in the mid-1990s.
"He was extremely excited, being able to sing for a crowd like that," O'Halloran said.
Mr. Shaughnessy is also survived by his wife; a daughter, Patricia Lynn Kennedy; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home, 6716 W. 16th St., Berwyn. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Leonard Church, 3318 Clarence Ave., Berwyn.
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ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE RESOLUTION:
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to
learn of the death of Thomas G. Shaughnessy of Berwyn; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy served his country with pride
and distinction as a member of the United States Navy on the
USS Yorktown during World War II; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy served as the Mayor of the City
of Berwyn from 1993 to 2005; prior to his service as Mayor, he
served as Berwyn's city clerk for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Mayor, Thomas Shaughnessy was
instrumental in helping to create what is now the Berwyn Public
Library; the building now carries his name; he was also
instrumental in getting the city's new police department built;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy was preceded in death by his
parents, Thomas Shaughnessy and Margaret (William) Quirk; his aunts, Martha Kadish and Blanche Phillips; and his
brother-in-law, Jack Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Shaughnessy was the beloved husband of
Beverly Ann, nee Thomas; the loving father of Thomas Gregory Jr. (Kathy) and Patricia Lynn (Mark) Kennedy; the cherished
grandfather of Bryan, Kelly (Jason) Sheehan, Courtney (Jon)
Kotloski, Daniel, Ashley Kennedy, Leigha Kennedy, and Jack
Kennedy; the great-grandfather of Jack, Patrick Sheehan, James
Sheehan, Kate Sheehan, Matthew Kotloski, and Mae Kotloski; the
dear brother-in-law of Lorraine Zellig and Marilyn Thomas; and
the fond uncle of Laura Saylor, Kimberly Saka, and Kerri
Cardamone; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with
his family and friends, the passing of Thomas G. Shaughnessy;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Thomas Shaughnessy as an expression
of our sympathy.
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Thomas G. Shaughnessy, 1925-2010
Berwyn's mayor from 1993 to 2005
December 24, 2010(By Angie Leventis Lourgos, Tribune reporter)
Thomas G. Shaughnessy, 85, Berwyn's mayor from 1993 to 2005 and previously city clerk, died of kidney failure Tuesday, Dec. 21, at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, his family said.
"He spent his entire life in Berwyn," said his son, Tom Shaughnessy Jr. "He was devoted to Berwyn."
As mayor, Mr. Shaughnessy centralized the city's libraries into what is now the Thomas G. Shaughnessy Center, designed to make more books and other library materials accessible to more residents. He started a handyman program so senior citizens could get home repairs for free, city workers said.
Mr. Shaughnessy also organized Fourth of July festivities and other events for families. He was known to attend every fundraiser, church and civic event in Berwyn. He enjoyed letting children who were visiting City Hall play mayor, banging the gavel or giving mock speeches into a microphone at the dais.
"He was the most calming person I have ever met in my whole life," said friend and former secretary Mary Drenth, who worked for him for about 20 years.
When she interviewed for the job, Drenth explained that she was a single mother caring for a son with cancer, and she worried about missing work if he was hospitalized. Mr. Shaughnessy told her, "We'll work it out," she said.
"He would have done that for anyone," Drenth said. "If somebody had a problem, it became his problem."
His administration was not without controversy, notably the conviction of his top assistant, Samuel Stillo, on bribery charges in 2006 as a result of a federal investigation of City Hall.
Before his life in politics, Mr. Shaughnessy served in the Navy during World War II. A signalman aboard the USS Yorktown, he earned awards including the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Victory Ribbon, his son said.
Mr. Shaughnessy met his wife, Beverly Ann, at Morton West High School, where he was a football player and she was a cheerleader. They had two children and were married for 63 years.
Friends and relatives said Mr. Shaughnessy was an avid singer and shared his tenor voice with relatives and neighbors at family and civic events. He was also a member of the choir at St. Leonard Church in Berwyn.
He was one of the founding fathers of the Claddagh Ring, an Irish fellowship group that draws members from Berwyn and neighboring suburbs.
Berwyn Fire Chief Denis O'Halloran said Mr. Shaughnessy was proud when he sang the national anthem during a White Sox game in the mid-1990s.
"He was extremely excited, being able to sing for a crowd like that," O'Halloran said.
Mr. Shaughnessy is also survived by his wife; a daughter, Patricia Lynn Kennedy; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Joseph Nosek & Sons Funeral Home, 6716 W. 16th St., Berwyn. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Leonard Church, 3318 Clarence Ave., Berwyn.
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