Michael Edward Shannon

Michael E. Shannon, a longtime resident of Stony Brook died on March 14, 2023 at the age of 78 surrounded by his immediate family. Michael was born on February 4, 1945 in Manhattan, NY and was raised in Rego Park, Queens, where he met his future wife, Dorothy (Martin) while attending Forest Hills High School. Michael studied Engineering at SUNY Farmingdale and worked in the manufacturing industry in New York City until his retirement in 2002. Michael and Dorothy married in Resurrection Ascencion Roman Catholic Church in Rego Park, Queens in 1966 and ultimately settled in Stony Brook in 1974, where they raised their three daughters.

Michael enjoyed playing softball and racquetball and was an expert diver. He most loved traveling with his wife, Dorothy, and together they traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe, occasionally being joined by their best friends of over forty years, Dave and Sandy Zimmerman.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Dorothy, daughters AnnRose Rathmann (Michael), Deirdre Guerin (Michael), and Cathleen Shannon; granddaughters Mikayla Guerin and Caitlin Guerin; brother Richard Classon (Lenora) and many nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his mother, Marie Classon (Sarens), stepfather Richard Classon and sister Maureen McBrien.

Visitation will take place at Bryant Funeral Home, 411 Old Town Road, East Setauket, NY on Sunday, March 19, 2023, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral mass will take place at Sts. Philips & James Roman Catholic Church, 1 Carow Place, St. James, NY on Monday March 20, 2023 at 10:15 am. Interment immediately following at St. Charles cemetery in Farmingdale, NY for immediate family.