Michael J. Shaughnessy

Michael Joseph Shaughnessy, 71, of Lake Charles passed away at 7:05 PM, Thursday, August 8, 2019 in a local care facility.

Mr. Shaughnessy was a native of Scranton, PA and lived in Lake Charles most of his life. He was a graduate of Westside High School and attended Penn State at the Scranton Campus. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Shaughnessy was a member of Carpenters Local 953 and retired as Purchasing Manager for ERA Helicopters after nearly twenty years. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Michael enjoyed traveling, gardening, and cooking.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Fuselier Shaughnessy of Lake Charles; two sons, Timothy Shaughnessy and wife Yvette of Bell City, and Joseph Shaughnessy and wife Alicia of Houston, TX; four grandchildren, Logan, Collin, Anna Claire, and Jack; one brother Paul Shaughnessy and wife Beverly of Scranton, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents John F. and Mildred (Graham) Shaughnessy, brother John F. “Jack” Shaughnessy and sister-in-law, Roseann Shaughnessy.

A Rosary and Prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM, Sunday, August 11, 2019 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. A Gathering of Family and friends will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Sunday also at the funeral home. Cremation was under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.