James Patrick Shanley Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Patrick Shanley of Southington, Connecticut, born in New Haven, Connecticut, who passed away at the age of 87, on March 16, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Patrick Shanley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Patrick "Patsie" Shanley and Dorothy Shanley (Allen); his wife Betty; his son Michael J. Shanley; his brothers, Dick and Bob Shanley; and his sister-in-law Beverly Shanley-Scovin.

He is survived by: his daughters, Christine "Chrissy" Shanley-Buck (Ron) and Kathleen "Kathy" Shanley; his grandchildren, Michael, Lauren Shanley, Aidan, Sean Buck and Camden Gould Scoggin; his sister-in-law Donna Shanley; his daughter-in-law Susan Kumro; and his friend Bobby Dziedzic. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the Lt. Michael J. Shanley Memorial Scholarship, c/o Christine Shanley-Buck, 358 West St., Plantsville, CT 06479 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org).