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
Noreen Christine Maiorano says:
February 20, 2012
My Brother Liam–was a kind loving and grasutioon man. He was a gentle sole, he
loved his family deeply. As his sister, I could not have asked for a better brother.
He loved me unconditionaly, I was one lucky lady. For the past two years he kissed
and hugged me everyday. My heart is broken,.I will miiss him til the day I die.
Noreen
PAUL BUCKLEY says:
February 20, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Liam John Shanahan
Anonymous says:
February 21, 2012
You know Uncle Liam, when you went to stay in Leisure World about 9 months ago you always left your bedroom light on. When you left this earth, we still left your bedroom light on and every night, while I was staying with Noreen, I would double check to make sure it was still on. I’m sorry but Saturday your apartment was emptied so the lamps had to go so your bedroom light is no longer on. But do you remember why you kept your light on? It was because you were afraid but you don’t have to be afraid anymore. YOUR light is still shining within us and you can be at peace!
Miss you so much! I will miss going to visit you! Watch over us all!!!
~Anne Shanahan
My favorite memories of him:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/anne-shanahan/uncle-liamor-as-i-would-like-to-call-him-uncle-lemon/10150565688123231
pat truchan says:
February 23, 2012
An insanely brilliant man who I truely valued as a colleague and a friend. I count myself among the fortunate to have known Liam.
Liam my friend it seems as if we hardly knew you.
Pat Truchan
Phil McClelland says:
March 7, 2012
Dear family, I was Liam’s squad leader in Viet Nam. He was a great friend, and soldier. I have several photo’s of him serving in the Johnson Plt. If you would care for them, I will send them. My name is Phil McClelland and my phone number is 269-838-6023. Liam and I spoke on the phone about once a year. He was always going to come by (Michigan) by it never happened. His Plt. leader sent this message of his passing to me. We are very close, and the member of the plt. get together often. I send love and prayers for your loss.