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Albany-On the warm, late spring evening of June 9, 2017, we lost a sweet and gentle soul. Edward Richard Shannon passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center following a difficult but brave fight . Ed was born on Saturday, November 24, 1951 at Brady Maternity Hospital in Albany. He was the son of the late Hubert and Margaret Creed Shannon. Ed attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Cardinal McCloskey High School, graduating with the Class of 1969. He then went on to study at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and Regents College of the State University, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Ed had a long career with the Albany County Department of Social Services where he held several administrative positions. His passion was for the employment and training services programs and he forged many partner relationships within the community to offer job and educational opportunities for those needing direction . His service at DSS began in the early 1970s and spanned several decades until his retirement in 2007. Ed then volunteered some of his time at Albany Medical Center in both Risk Management and Medical Staff Credentialing. He was hired by the hospital to join the Credentialing team part-time, where he worked until 2013. On October 8, 1988 Ed married his bride, the former Patricia Kearns. Together they shared everything...adventures, music, gardening, good food, good wine, many visits to New York, Boston, Maine and Cape Cod and most of all, love. When asked recently what was most important to him in life he replied that being home and enjoying it with his family and friends was what mattered most. He was so grateful for many very dear friends who visited and sent prayers , support, laughter and much love . Ed was a very loyal Boston Red Sox fan and followed them through their seasons of triumphs and less than stellar times. He loved going to Fenway Park for the excitement of a live game and tried to show his wife, a lifelong Yankees fan, that the Sox were the only team that mattered ( this was not successful ). In addition to his parents, Ed was predeceased by his sister Carol Larpenteur and his brother Thomas Shannon. He is survived by his wife Patricia, his sisters Kathleen Nealon of Green Valley, Arizona and Cindy Vitetta of Gulfport, Florida, as well as several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two awesome cats, Wrigley and Dewey, who will miss him terribly. Friends are invited to visit with Ed's family and share a memory Thursday, June 15, 2017 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 N. Allen St. Albany with a Memorial Service to be held at 5:00 pm. To leave a special message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions or view other helpful services please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Contributions in Ed's memory may be made to sarcomastrong.com

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Edward Richard Shannon

November 24, 1951 - June 9, 2017

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November 24, 1951 - June 9, 2017

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