Liam John Shanahan
June 25, 1945 - February 12, 2012
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Liam John Shanahan
June 25, 1945 - February 12, 2012
Obituary
Liam John Shanahan, 66, of Laguna Woods, California, beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, died on February 12, 2012. Liam died suddenly at home after a heart attack. He was born on June 25, 1945 in Cork, Ireland to Anne Buckley and James Shanahan.
Liam grew up in Cork, Ireland and emigrated to America when he was 16 years old. He started his own flooring business installing linoleum and carpet in the San Francisco Bay Area. He later relocated to the Los Angeles area where he started a water treatment business, Liam Research International. The ideals and drive for success set the foundation for the development of Aqua-Phyd. Liam was the Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer and major shareholder of Aqua-Phyd.
Liam is survived by his daughters Deirdrea and Fiona, brothers Michael and Noel, sisters Noreen, Teresa, and Phyllis, grand-daughter Brianna grand-sons Devin, Tyler and Shane brother-in-law Ray, sister-inlaw Breda, ex-wife Margie his many nieces and nephews and friends. Liam will be deeply missed by his family he was a star that burned brightly that dimmed too soon. His sense of humor and his unbreakable spirit carried him through to the end.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, Tuesday February 21, 2012 at 9 a.m.
Liam’s ashes will interred with Military Honors on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Riverside National Cemetery at 11:45 a.m.
Following the interment, there will be a reception for the celebration of his life at the home of his brother, Noel at 1166 Melville Drive, Riverside, CA 92506.
Flowers may be sent to St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
40 responses to Liam John Shanahan
Ray Maiorano says:
February 19, 2012
It was Starbuck’s morning coffee. The gang was all there. (Irish, Italian, Greek, Vetnamise) it was like another family. Liam was taken with them as they were
taken with him. The Starbuck girls were his joy as they help start his day. I
as his brother-in-law always felt more a brother than brother-in-law. God bless
you Liam and injoy the jorney.
Ray Maiorano
Sue Bond says:
February 19, 2012
Liam was a dear friend and I treasure forever our special times together. He will always shine his spirit of light, love and compassion. I know he is surrounded now by the saints and prophets and bodhisattvas. Be at peace, Liam.
With love to you and your family, Sue
Alison Whisler Peterson says:
February 20, 2012
Liam was a funny, sweet and generous man. Such a joy to every group he blessed with his presence and a shining example for all of us. We will miss you friend.
Mark and Alison Peterson
Christine Browne Spencer says:
February 20, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Liam John Shanahan
Christine lucci says:
February 20, 2012
Liam was a sweet friend to my husband and myself. His sense of humor was wonderful. He was kind and gentle spirited. I felt such an exchange of mutual joy between us when we would see each other. I was a big fan of his and he knew it…and he was a big fan of me and I knew it…a perfect arrangement. I will so miss our special exchanges, Liam. I am so glad that you are at peace and out of pain. Enjoy a big glass of koolaid with ice ….love and blessings to the family. Christine Lucci