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CDR Edward J. Shaughnessy   

Edward J. Shaughnessy, 95

Retired Navy Commander Edward Joseph Shaughnessy died peacefully on May 13, 2011 in Naples, FL. He was 95.

CDR Shaughnessy was born and raised in Waltham, MA. He lived in Vienna, VA for over 40 years and lived in Naples at the time of his death. CDR Shaughnessy began his 23-year military career as a supply officer with the Navy after receiving his commission in July 1941 and graduating from the Navy Supply Corps School at Harvard in February, 1942. Attached to the First Navy Construction Battalion (“Seabees”), he was stationed in the South Pacific from March 1942 to December 1943, supporting the invasion of Guadalcanal and related operations. He then served as a supply officer on the staff of the Commander 4th Fleet in the South Atlantic and finished the war at the submarine base in New London, CT.

After the war, he completed several Supply Corps assignments, including serving on the USS Block Island (CVE 106) during the Korean War, as an officer on the staff of the Commander in Chief, Pacific, Pearl Harbor, HI and at SPCC in Mechanicsburg, PA as Planning Officer. He retired in September 1964 as a Commander on the staff of the Chief, Bureau of Ships, Washington, DC, after 23 years of active duty. In the 1950′s, while serving on the staff of the Commander in Chief, Pacific, he completed an extensive survey of the Military Assistance Groups (“MAGS”) and Joint Military Assistance Groups (“JUSMAGS”) in Cambodia, South Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and other countries in the Far East. CDR Shaughnessy graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Waltham, MA (Class of 1934) and from Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY (Class of 1938). In 1947, selected by the Navy, he received an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Following his retirement from the Navy, he joined Planning Research Corporation (“PRC”), remaining there for more than 30 years. While at PRC, he worked on such programs as the Space Shuttle Program at NASA and the Automated Patent Program at the Patent and Trademark Office. He conducted management and logistics studies for various federal and state government agencies including OSHA, the Chief of Naval Operations and the New York State Hospital System.

CDR Shaughnessy was active in sports and politics in his hometown. He played semi-professional baseball in the Boston area from 1935 to 1941, including a season playing for the Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia team in 1936. He was elected to the Waltham School Committee in 1939, at the age of 23, but resigned in 1941 to accept his commission in the Navy.

CDR Shaughnessy had a lifelong interest in teaching. He served as Adjunct Professor at Penn State University and George Washington University in the 1960′s. For 25 years he held various positions at Southeastern University including Adjunct Professor, Department Head, Dean and Dean Emeritus, retiring in 1985.

CDR Shaughnessy was an active member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna, VA. He served two terms as the chairman of the Parish Council, was a Lector and Cantor for more than 30 years and a member of the Resurrection Choir. He was particularly active in pro-life issues, including ministering to the elderly. In addition, he conducted courses on Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the documents of Pope John Paul II, the documents of Vatican II and the History of the Catholic Church.

CDR Shaughnessy’s wife, Mary Flannery Shaughnessy, also of Waltham, MA and a veteran of World War II, died in 1994 after almost 49 years of marriage. He is survived by eight children: Maureen P. Fuller of Crofton, MD, Dr. Edward J. Shaughnessy of Durham, NC, Coleman P. Shaughnessy of Chantilly, VA, Thomas J. Shaughnessy of Manassas, VA, Deirdre Shaughnessy Alfred of San Diego, CA, Mary A. Wickham of Naples, FL, Colleen M. Shaughnessy of Vienna, VA and Reilly M. Shaughnessy of San Diego, CA. “Pops” was the proud patriarch to his 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Vienna, VA on August 18, 2011 from 7-9 pm with the Holy Rosary recited at 8 pm. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church on August 19, 2011 at 10:30 am. Burial with full military honors will be thereafter at Arlington National Cemetery.

Published in Daily News Tribune from August 19 to August 26, 2011

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Shaughnessy, Edward J. [MC???? RIP]

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 12:15 PM
Subject: Shaughnessy, Edward J. 1938 RIP]

Dear John,

I believe that Edward is a member of the Class of 1938.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Shaughnessy, Edward J. [MC1938 RIP

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/edward-j-shaughnessy-navy-officer-systems-engineer/2011/06/02/AGyXN1IH_story.html

Edward J. Shaughnessy, Navy officer, systems engineer

Edward J. Shaughnessy, 95, a retired Navy commander who was later a systems engineer for Planning Research Corp., a consulting firm in McLean, died May 13 at a retirement community in Naples, Fla. He had a heart ailment.

Mr. Shaughnessy joined the Navy in 1941 and served in World War II and the Korean War. His last active-duty assignment was in 1964 at the Navy’s Bureau of Ships in Washington.

He then joined Planning Research Corp., conducting management and logistics studies for government agencies until he retired in 1994.

Edward Joseph Shaughnessy, a native of Waltham, Mass., was a 1938 graduate of Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y. He received a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard University in 1947. He first moved to the Washington region in the early 1960s and lived in Vienna from 1969 until 2010.

He was an adjunct professor of business administration and English at Southeastern University in the District from the early 1960s until 1985.

He was member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Vienna, where he sang in the choir and held several leadership positions.

His wife of 48 years, Mary Flannery Shaughnessy, died in 1994.

Survivors include eight children, Maureen P. Fuller of Crofton, Edward J. Shaughnessy of Durham, N.C., Coleman P. Shaughnessy of Chantilly, Thomas J. Shaughnessy of Manassas, Deirdre S. Alfred and Reilly M. Shaughnessy, both of San Diego, Mary A. Wickham of Naples and Colleen M. Shaughnessy of Vienna; 27 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

— Lauren Wiseman

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Shaughnessy, Edward J. [MC1938 RIP]

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http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/08/23/2009-08-23_sun_823_death_notices.html?page=2

McCARTNEY-Dr. John J. 93, of Garden City, NY, formerly of Manhasset on August 22, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Dorothy and the Rev. John J. McCartney. Devoted brother of George (dec.), William (dec.), James (dec.), Patrick, Mary (dec.), Joseph (dec.), Daniel, Michael, Edward and Francis. Graduate of Manhattan College (1938) and Georgetown Medical School (1942). Dedicated doctor who practiced family medicine in Greenpoint, Brooklyn for 45 years. Reposing at FAIRCHILD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset on Monday & Tuesday 3-5 & 7-9PM. Funeral Mass at 10:00AM Wednesday at St. Mary’s R.C. Church in Manhasset. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sisters of Life, St. Paul’s Convent, 586 McLean Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705.

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McCartney, Dr. John J. [MC1938]   

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http://www.palisadespost.com/content/index.cfm?Story_ID=4804

Frank Wagner, Computer Engineer, Entrepreneur

April 23, 2009

Francis (Frank) V. Wagner, a dynamic member of the community for more than 60 years, died of natural causes on the morning of his 93rd birthday, April 15, at his home in Pacific Palisades.

Born in 1916 in New York City, Frank graduated from Regis High School in New York and received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Manhattan College. He began his career in 1938 designing barges but quickly switched to the budding new industry of aeronautical engineering in 1944. That year, he moved with his wife, Ginny, to Southern California to help design the first jet fighter plane for North American Aviation. Subsequently, he worked on the X-15, which set world records. He moved his family to Pacific Palisades in 1947.

Frank entered the computer field with North American Aviation, as this was one of the first industries to widely use mainframe computers to solve engineering problems. He eventually took the lead at NAA’s computer division. He also became one of the first adjunct instructors at UCLA to teach computer concepts to engineering students because nobody on the faculty had this knowledge.

Showing his entrepreneurial spirit, Frank joined with four other individuals to create Informatics, Inc., a software company that grew to be the largest independent software company in the world before it went through a series of acquisitions. He was the senior executive vice president of Informatics, and served on the board of directors for many years.

  In the early days of NASA, Frank succeeded in placing Informatics in partnership with another computer vendor (IBM) for our space program. When Informatics was sold to a public company, he jumped at the chance to become an underwriter for Lloyds of London after it opened its doors to U.S. investors. Frank was virtually a prototype for today’s ‘change your career many times’ generation. He finally retired at the age 70 but remained active for another 20 years.

  In his community life, Frank was equally dynamic. He and Ginny were founding parishioners of Corpus Christi Catholic Church. When the Palisades Recreation Center first opened, he began coaching in the youth baseball association. His teams never won a championship, but ‘Daddy Wags’ was selected a number of times to coach an all-star team.

  Frank was committed to his Catholic faith, actively serving in his parish and beyond for many years as a lector, usher and one of the first lay Eucharistic ministers. He served on many committees at Corpus Christi and was a founder of its Legion of Mary. In recognition of his service and commitment to the Catholic Church, Frank was given a pontifical decoration in 2006: the Benemerenti Award. He was also elected as a Knight of Saint Gregory.

  An avid golfer and bridge player, Frank was also a voracious reader of books on a variety of topics even before his retirement. He enjoyed leisure travel and toured the world numerous times with his wife, Ginny, usually aboard a luxury ocean liner. He enjoyed good food and excellent wines and, together with Ginny, hosted monthly potlucks at their house for decades.

Frank was predeceased by Ginny Wagner, his wife of 67 years, who died last October at the age of 92. He is survived by his three children: Trina Pate (husband Bud) of Pacific Palisades, and twin sons, Michael (wife Jolon) of Los Altos Hills and Frank (wife Karen) of West Lynn, Oregon. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and eight great-grandsons.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Corpus Christi Church.

In lieu of flowers, please say a prayer for the eternal repose of Francis V. Wagner’s soul. His family hopes that in the spirit of Frank’s life and memory, someone will be inclined to ‘pay it forward’ by choosing to act charitably, contributing their time or talents to those in need.

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Wagner, Francis (Frank) V. [MC????]

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Dear John,

   I believe that Frank is a member of the Class of 1938.

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

Wagner, Francis (Frank) V. [MC1938]

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Francis V. “Frank” Wagner

Wagner, Francis V.
April 15, 1916 – April 15, 2009

Francis V. (Frank) Wagner was born on April 15, 1916 in New York City and died of natural causes on the morning of his 93rd birthday, at his home in Pacific Palisades, CA. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Ginny Wagner, who died last October at the age of 92. He is survived by three children: Trina (Bud) Pate of Pacific Palisades, CA ; Michael (Jolon) Wagner of Los Altos Hills, CA, and Frank (Karen) Wagner of West Lynn, OR. Frank also leaves behind six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

A graduate of Manhattan College, Frank began his career in 1938 designing barges in New York City. In 1944, Frank and Ginny moved to Southern California for Frank’s work with North American Aviation, where he and others used early computing technology to design the first jet fighter plane and the record-setting X-15. He eventually took the lead at North American’s Computer Division then joined four colleagues in the early 1960s to found Informatics, Inc. As Senior Executive Vice President and Member of the Board, Frank helped Informatics grow to become the premier software company of the 1960s and 70s, partnering with IBM to provide guidance systems for NASA’s moon landing. He retired from Informatics at the age 70 but remained active for another twenty years.

Frank and Ginny were founding parishioners of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Pacific Palisades, CA, where he served as lector, usher, lay Eucharistic Minister, and founder of the parish’s Legion of Mary. In recognition of his service and commitment to the Catholic Church, Frank was made a Knight of Saint Gregory and given a pontifical decoration in 2006: the Benemerenti Award.

Frank was an avid golfer, bridge player and world traveler.

In lieu of flowers, please say a prayer for the eternal repose of Frank’s soul. It is his family’s hope that in the spirit of Frank’s life and memory, someone will be inclined to “pay it forward” by choosing to act charitably through their time or talents to those in need – especially in light of current economic stresses.

A memorial service will be held for Frank at Corpus Christi Church in Pacific Palisades at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2009.

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Wagner, Francis V. [MC????]   

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Dear John,

    I believe that Frank is a member of the Class of 1938.

    May He Rest In Peace.

    Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

Wagner, Francis V. [MC1938]   

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Mario Joseph Conforti

Conforti, Mario Joseph, 94, of Pembroke Pines, FL passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Perla Conforti of 67 years. Devoted and loving father of Diane Potter, of Vail, CO and Linda Conforti of Denver, CO. Loving grandfather of Travis & Justin of Vail, CO. A graduate of Manhattan College and attended St. Johns University of Law for two years. He served three and a half years in the Army Air Corps in Texas as a flight trainer instructor. He was employed as a personal property appraiser in Broward County with William Markham for 24 years. He was a fifty year member of the Italian American Civic League in Hollywood, FL. In repose Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 6-9 PM where Chapel Funeral Service will be held at 7:30 PM. Private interment will take place at Lauderdale Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude or The American Cancer Society. Joseph A. Scarano Pines Memorial Chapel, 9000 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 954-438-8222.

Published in the Sun-Sentinel on 2/25/2009

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Conforti, Mario Joseph [MC????]   

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[JR: Feeney, Grace (MCstaff) reports Conforti, Mario Joseph [MC1938] Thanks, Grace. Much appreciated. ]

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