07/09/2007

Notification of Death - Emmett O'Shaughnessy, Jr.

July 6, 2007

OFDA received word this morning that Robert Emmett O'Shaughnessy, Jr., 62, died Friday, July 6, 2007, surrounded by his family, after a short illness at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Bob was a husband, father, brother, grandfather, "Uncle Bob", friend, and knight in shining armor, who spent his life taking care of others. Licensed funeral director and embalmer for 38 years, and fourth-generation owner of the O'Shaughnessy Funeral Home. Graduate of Bishop Watterson High School (1962), the University of Notre Dame (1966), and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (1968). Appointed in 1998 to the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, serving as Secretary-Treasurer and President. Member of the Central Ohio, Ohio and National Funeral Directors Associations. Member of the Notre Dame Club of Columbus (Member of the Year, 1999). Fourth-generation member of Charity Newsies. Charter member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Patrick Pearce Division I. Member, Shamrock Club of Columbus. Former board member, Syntaxis Homes for Youth. Active member and volunteer, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Bishop Watterson High School. Treasurer and financial advisor for numerous local and statewide Democratic political committees. Adept cruciverbalist. Enthusiastic fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Columbus Crew, and two generations of youth sports.

Preceded in death by parents Robert E. O'Shaughnessy, Sr. and Helen J. O'Shaughnessy.

Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Margaret "Margie" Kehoe O'Shaughnessy; children, Robert F. O'Shaughnessy Sr. (Jane), Maggie O'Shaughnessy (Keith McGrath), Bridie O'Shaughnessy (Gordon Harris), Molly O'Shaughnessy (Suzanna Adams), and Michael O'Shaughnessy; grandchildren, Bobby, Joey, Ellie, and Finoula O'Shaughnessy, Katherine and Ronan McGrath, Katie Harris, Jack O'Shaughnessy and Maisy Adams; brothers, Richard W. O'Shaughnessy (Sarah Artman) and Jerry O'Shaughnessy (Johanna); sister, Maryellen O'Shaughnessy; family friend, Betsy Voyles; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, godchildren and friends.

The family will receive friends at O'SHAUGHNESSY FUNERAL HOME, 405 E. Town Street, Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at 3:00-8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 11, 2007, Immaculate Conception Church, 414 E. North Broadway Columbus 43214. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

The family would welcome contributions to the Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214. www.charitynewsies.org