Joseph M. Shaughnessy, 85, November 18, 2015, lifetime resident of Southwest side of Chicago – 50 year resident of Clearing neighborhood, beloved husband of the late Barbara, nee Litviak; devoted father of Deborah (John) Wazowicz, Colleen (Michael) Hederman and the late Steven Shaughnessy; loving grandfather of Elizabeth, Megan, Erin, Bret and Patrick Hederman; very proud great grandfather of Ethan; dear brother of Sr. Marita Shaughnessy, R.S.M. and the late James P. Shaughnessy.

Veteran of U.S. Navy, having served during the Korean War. Retired foreman, Chicago Department of Streets & Sanitation.

Services at CENTRAL CHAPEL, 6158 S. Central Ave., Chicago, on Sunday, Nov.22, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, Nov. 23, 8:45 a.m., at chapel, to St. Rene Goupil Church, 6340 S. New England Ave., Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Please visit Joseph Shaughnessy Book of Memories To express your thoughts or memories in the online guest book, visit www.chapelc.com or www.facebook.com/centralchapel. For information call 773-581-9000.