Edward Robert Shanahan III, “Eddie”, 42, of Upper Mount Bethel, PA died in a tragic car accident on January 22, 2022.
Ed affected many people in his lifetime. Each person has their own unique story of how Ed left an impression on their life. We take comfort in knowing Ed is at peace surrounded in love and light, playing in the heavenly fields with his late dog Molly.
Ed took pride in his Irish family heritage. He had a passion for animals, photography, meditation, and nature. He was an accomplished fisherman and enjoyed the tranquil water. Anyone who knew Ed, knew that he was always one that could spark up a conversation, making personal connections through storytelling and laughter. Ed found much joy and appreciation in music and the beauty of the world around him.
Ed was a graduate of West Morris Central High School class of 1998, and later attended Warren VoTech and the Cisco Networking Academy.
Most recently, Ed spent many of his days remodeling his home while listening to country music. He enjoyed learning home improvement skills such as plumbing, painting, woodwork, etc. His family was proud of the accomplishments and hobbies he had and the joy he found in doing them.
Ed was born in Hackettstown, NJ and grew up in Long Valley, NJ. As a young man, he lived in Waitsfield, VT and South Carolina and soon after moved to Upper Mount Bethel, PA. He is the first of two beloved children to the late Edward Robert Shanahan Jr. and Margaret (Peggy Hurley) Shanahan of Upper Mount Bethel, PA. Besides his mother, Ed leaves behind his sister and her husband, Colleen and Dave Jones and their three children, Reese, Dean and Lena Jones of Long Valley, NJ. He also leaves behind many other loving family members and friends.
Ed’s smile and sense of humor will be missed greatly. We wish that all will share an act of kindness and help a friend in need in honor of Eddie.
Services will be held on January 27 at Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown, NJ. The visitation will be from 11:00 am- 1:30 pm. The service will begin at 1:30 pm. His burial will follow at Pequest Union Cemetery in Great Meadows, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to mental healthcare- Pinebrook Family Answers at 402 North Fulton Street Allentown PA 18102. Alternatively, please consider donating to Wounded Warriors, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
For those wishing to leave online condolences, please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
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Ann McMullan says
January 25, 2022 at 9:25 pmSending love and affection to Edward Shanahan’s family. What a gift he was to his family and friends and all who were lucky enough to know him. A great reminder to all of us that we must always treasure the times we have with those we love.
Liz Ralston says
January 31, 2022 at 12:25 amPeggy, Colleen and Kathy, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. It’s not how the sequence of events is supposed to happen. My heart sends you both lots of love and many many prayers. ❤️🙏😢🙏❤️
Stahsha Daiz says
January 25, 2022 at 10:18 pmPeggy my heart aches for you and your beautiful son. I remember the devastation of loosing a dear loved one so suddenly. Edward is truly at peace and who knows, maybe he will even hang out with our Fritz up in heaven. Their personalities sound so similar. God speed to you with mercy and comfort. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love to all!
Jane and Til Powers says
January 26, 2022 at 2:04 pmPeggy,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry.
Adam & Donna Schuler says
January 25, 2022 at 11:46 pmPeggy and Family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Eddie. Please know you are and will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles Bell says
January 27, 2022 at 12:57 amBarbara and I are so sad learning of the passing of Ed. May God help your family through these terrible times. Words cannot express our sadness. May God hold him in his arms until until you are all together again..
Jolene Battitori says
January 26, 2022 at 12:36 amMrs. Shanahan, Colleen, Dave, Reese, Dean and Lena,
We are sorry for your loss. We are very happy to have known Eddie. As a middle school kid, he was just pure fun and pure honesty. He had gifts that we all needed to benefit from in our lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
The Battitori Family
Neil & Deborah Logan says
January 26, 2022 at 1:55 amPeggy were so sorry to hear this news. You and your family are in our prayers.
Donna Olster says
January 26, 2022 at 3:59 amPeggy and family, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your son. It is heartbreaking May the Lord bless you and keep you in his prayers . Donna Olster
Kathy Kleibacker says
January 26, 2022 at 11:06 amMy dear Shanahan’s & Hurley’s, so sorry for Eddie’s untimely passing. I have it on good authority that Eddie & Charles have been sighted peacefully fishing on a lake quite near heaven. May he rest in peace, and the family find comfort in Eddie knowing he was much loved.
Tina Bencivengo Culp says
January 26, 2022 at 2:06 pmMy deepest condolences to you and your family. May be Rest In Peace
Keeley Higgins says
January 26, 2022 at 3:29 pmThis is heartbreaking. I met Ed over 20 years ago when he lived in VT. We were good friends then and I have many fond (and funny) memories of that time. Then we lost touch we he moved, but last year we reunited via social media and I visited him at his home in August while on a road trip. It was good to catch up with him and he gave my 7 yo son some fishing supplies. He was a good person and I’m really saddened by this news. My heart goes out to his family.
Bev Saunders says
January 26, 2022 at 4:55 pmPeggy & family, I am so sorry for your loss and I shall think of you during silent prayer at my church..
Bob and Doris Wehmeyer says
January 26, 2022 at 6:28 pmPeggy and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son Eddie. From reading about him, it appears he had a lot of your personality. He was blessed to have you as his Mother. Love and condolences from your friends in SC.
Chick and Linda Dimiceli says
January 26, 2022 at 6:47 pmPeggy we are saddened to hear of your loss. He was a very special kid .He use to sit around listening to the old stories and most of all about his grandfather John. Always enjoyed him God bless you in these rough times
Susanne Hustek says
January 26, 2022 at 7:14 pmDear Peggy and family. May God Bless Eddie’s beautiful soul and give you comfort and peace. With much love. Kevin and Susanne
Bruce Beatty says
January 26, 2022 at 7:34 pmI’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With deepest sympathy.
Susan Carpenter O'Neill says
January 26, 2022 at 7:58 pmPeggy so sorry about Ed . My deepest sympathy.
Karl and Carolyn Gergits says
January 26, 2022 at 9:12 pmPeggy, so sorry to hear this news. Our prayers are with you and your family. 🙏
Paula Mastroeni Vacca says
January 27, 2022 at 1:03 amPeggy, Colleen and family,
Joe & I are saddened to hear the news of Eddie’s passing. Our prayers are with all of you. May God’s peace surround all of you at this difficult time.
JOSEPH Futchko says
January 27, 2022 at 9:53 amrest easy ed..
gonna miss you sir !!
Doug Stein says
January 31, 2022 at 5:28 amPeggy – Susan and I are sad to hear this – and pray you find that all the good memories resurface in your grief and that you are a rock for yourself as you were during his life.
Peace, Doug
Jeannette Gautier-Downes says
February 8, 2022 at 12:23 amDear Peggy,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how you must feel. I want you to know my prayers are for your broken heart and that somehow you can find peace when life delivers such a horrible blow.
Much love,
Jeannette
Kimberly (Kevil) Diaz says
March 8, 2022 at 12:31 amDear Colleen,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
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