Memorial

Paul E. Shaughnessy, 88, of Cedar Rapids passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

One of twelve children, Paul Edward Shaughnessy was born on August 8, 1926 into the Irish-Catholic family of John and Anna (Spang) Shaughnessy in Rochester, PA.   Paul was united in marriage to Mary Ann Butz on August 25, 1951 in Springdale, PA.

He is survived by his loving wife , Mary Ann;  daughters, Kathy (Jon) Waggoner of Fountain Hills, AZ; Nancee (Kerry) Mounce of Bentonville, AR; Susie (Jeff) Fox of Crystal Lake, IL; and Peggy (Chris) Littlefield of Waukee IA. 

“Grandpa Paul” loved his 12 grandchildren:  Ryan Waggoner; Nick (Genny), Mary Beth (Dominic), Paul and Mallory (Daniel) Mounce; Morgan (Brad), Elle, Annie and Maddie Fox; Connor, Carlie and Cade Littlefield.   He also cherished his 6 great-grandchildren:  Charlie, Molly, Duce, Dyson, Dash, and Madilyn.  He is survived by his siblings, Father Angelus Shaughnessy O.F.M.Cap of Pittsburgh, PA; Jean McVeigh of Pompano Beach, FL; Bernadette Higgins of New York; and Bernard Shaughnessy of Pittsburgh, PA.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mary Elizabeth Roth; Sister Cecilia Shaughnessy; Father Sigmund Shaughnessy O.F.M.Cap; Irene Murray; twin sister, Pauline Cucinelli; Joseph Shaughnessy; and Josephine Laman.

After graduating from St. Vincent Prep School in Latrobe, PA he proudly served in the US Navy during WWII.    He graduated from St. Vincent College with a major in History where he was an outstanding student and athlete.   Paul began his career in Personnel but soon realized his passion was in sales.  He had his own business and spent his career selling in the soft drink industry.  Paul’s interests and hobbies included golf, bridge, pool and checkers.  The things most important to Paul were his family, faith and friends.  Paul’s kindness,  generosity and blue eyes will be remembered forever.  

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3 pm to 7 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home with a Rosary beginning at 3 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 2 PM, with a visitation beginning at 1 pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church with Rev. Angelus Shaughnessy officiating.  Co-celebrants will be Rev. Phil Thompson and Rev. John Higgins.  Private family entombment.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family.