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Michael J. Shannon, of Yatesville, died October 24, 2009, in Hospice Community Care, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Pittston, July 23, 1947, he was a son of the late Thomas A. and Mary Grace Corcoran Shannon. He was a graduate of St. John’s High School and was a Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. He was employed as a Master Electrician for more than 24 years and also served as a training director. He was a member of the Local Union 163, Wilkes-Barre. He was one of the original co-founders of the Yatesville Bocci League.
He is survived by his wife, the former Marion DePascale; son, Michael Jr., Pittston; daughter, Renee Serino, and husband, A.J., Yatesville; brothers, Thomas M. Shannon, Exeter; Dennis, Pondhill; granddaughters, Ava Grace and Lola; several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was Oct. 28 from the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home, West Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Pittston. Interment St. Rocco’s Cemetery, Pittston.
Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice Community Care, 601 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, 18704, or S.P.C.A. of Wyoming Valley, Fox Hill Road, Plains Township, 18704
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