Edward C. Shanahan, 90, died peacefully surrounded by family on July 9, 2020.
Edward was born in Chicago on September 16, 1929, to parents Martin and Margaret (nee Lynch) Shanahan.
Edward worked as an electrician in Union 134 and was an avid athlete (hitting the gym 3 times a week for 50 years!), football fan and a devoted father to his 6 kids. Edward raised his family with his late wife Dorothy (Dot) in Franklin Park and spent his later years moving between Algonquin, IL and Englewood, FL.
With his quick wit and Irish sense of humor, Edward brought joy to all those around him. He was the last living member of a family of ten, and will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Edward is survived by his children, Mike (Peggy) Shanahan, Debbie (Lewis) Trujillo, Pam Shanahan, Joyce Shanahan, John (Cathy) Shanahan, and Carrie (Chris) Balisteri, his grandchildren, Kyle, Krystal, Seth, Jevhon, Mackenzie, Lauren, Mark, Kayla, Krista, Ryan, Harlan, and Johnny, and his great-grandchildren, Stella, Carter, Lexi, William, Ben, Conor, Jed, Theo, Ramona, Micah, and Emerald.
Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy (nee Chemlick) Shanahan, and his siblings, Martin, Loretta, Buddy, Marie, Johnny, Cathy, and Tommy.
A visitation will be held on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 3:15 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Interment will be private at Mount Emblem Cemetery on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Edward’s name can be made to 36squared Business Incubator(www.36business.org/) or Fellowship of Christian Athletes (https://my.fca.org/chrisdrenth)
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Great man! Rest in piece Ed!
Great man! Rest in piece Ed!
My full condolence to the entire family. I was one of the lucky ones to work with Ed many years with Kil-Bar, hard work always and smart. He will be in my prayers. Peace ED
Rest in peace Ed. I enjoyed working with you with Kilburg many years ago. My condolences to the family
I met Ed over 13 years ago in Englewood FL and we hit it off immediately. He loved that I had a background and interest in football so we spent hours talking about it over the years. He was such a genuine guy and in every single conversation that we had he asked about my family and how they were doing. He told me all about his family too and I could feel the love and the amount of pride he had for his family. I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with him and will miss him greatly. I know he is in a better place but I also know that he will leave a void in the hearts of his family and friends.
Mike and family: Our condolences go out to you and your entire family. You were truly blessed to be raised by such great parents. I know your family will truly miss your dad. I also know that your mom and dad were always proud of the family they raised. May your dad, Ed, rest in peace. Love to your family. -John and Mary Lou
Rest in peace Ed. I enjoyed working with you with Kilburg many years ago. My condolences to the family
My grandfather was Martin, his 2 children Martin John Shanahan 83 and Gayle Shanahan 81. I wish I could have met Eddie Shanahan and the rest the only sibling if my grandfather, Martin I was able to meet was my uncle Tommy. We live in Los Angeles, California. I send my deepest condolences for such a great loss.
He sure lived a good life.
Ed your great man sorry we lost touch with each other a few years ago. Appreciate all our conversations and a couple of the journeys we had together.
Sorry for your loss. Ed was a great family man and neighbor.