Shaun O’Neill (March 29, 1946 - February 05, 2021)

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Shaun O’Neill
  • March 29, 1946
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  • February 05, 2021

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Shaun O’Neill, 74, New Smyrna Beach FL passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 after a short illness with cancer.

Shaun was the kind of person who would do anything for anyone and never asked for anything in return. He was born in Pittsfield, MA March 29, 1046 to James and Marion O’Neill along with two brothers Paul and John and one sister Shelia.

He was a 25 year veteran of the US Navy serving during Vietnam, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. He also worked in the HVAC industry following retirement.

Shaun and his wife of 52 years Joyce, bought a RV and traveled the country as work campers seeing most of the country and making many friends along the way before finally retiring in New Smyrna Beach FL.

He was a Little League coach, Boy Scout leader and was involved in many other activities with his three sons Troy, Shaun and Brian. He was a super dad and wonderful husband. He has five grandchildren,  three great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Committal services will be at Georgia Veteran’s Cemetery at a later date.

 

 


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  1. KVHP says:
    05 Jan 2024
    Looking back at your wedding picture, I was so lucky to be friends and attend the wedding! You were so beautiful (and crazy) and Shaun was so handsome! All the good times the six of us spent together those first few years. Shaun was a trooper but you guys came back frequently to buy groceries as they were so expensive in northern Virginia and trooper’s pay wasn’t the greatest. All the good times when you lived in the Gloucester area! I’m so glad I have all these memories in my head!

  2. Pat Stiller says:
    04 Jul 2023
    Joyce, I am so very sorry to hear about Shaun’s passing from cancer. He was one of “the good guys” in life and it was such an honor to have known him. I’m sorry that all of us drifted apart. Dick and I talked so often about you guys. When we saw Jan and Lenny we always wondered where you guys ended up. Jan died November 19, 2006. Lenny is remarried and lives in Virginia Beach. Dick and I still live in Roanoke. He had kidney cancer in 2016. Lost one whole kidney and part of the other one. Last year he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I sent you a friend request on Facebook. Hope we can stay in touch. We had so many years together as friends, all of us. I hope our friendship can be rekindled. Love and miss you, Pat

  3. Joyce oneill says:
    04 Jul 2021
    Happy Fourth of July wish you were here to celebrate I'm thinking of you and I love you

  4. Shaun Oneill posted an image:
    03 Jul 2021


  5. Shaun Oneill posted an image:
    03 Jul 2021
    At shaggy’s wedding
    At shaggy’s wedding

  6. Shaun O’Neill says:
    20 May 2021
    It’s been over 3 months since my father passed away. I miss my dad more everyday.

  7. Matthew Oneill posted an image:
    15 Feb 2021
    Botanical gardens 2016
    Botanical gardens 2016

  8. Matthew Oneill posted an image:
    15 Feb 2021
    4 generations
    4 generations

  9. Matthew Oneill posted an image:
    15 Feb 2021
    Christmas 2016
    Christmas 2016

  10. Matthew Oneill says:
    15 Feb 2021
    My grandfather taught me many things that ill carry with me for the rest of my life. He was A hardworking family man from our greatest generation. A Navy veteran of 25 years He loved his country and his family with a passion that few ever experience. Whenever I look back at my life I hope to be half the man he was. I remember being wrestled into a box as a young man, laughing and squirming to break free my grandfather would hold me into place with one hand smiling from ear to ear. I can honestly say my grandfather was the toughest man I ever knew. He could fix anything, I have so many great memories of my dad and him fixing things from cars to plumbing, electrical and air conditioners really everything. Watching my grandfather work on things instilled in me the value that just about everything can be fixed given the effort. I can only imagine the hearts that my grandfather touched with his time on earth he will always be my hero and my idea of the greatest generation ever. The love that he had for my grandmother is something I hope we all get to experience at some point points our lives. I will always cherish the times at my grandparents house as a kid with my cousin eating freshly grown cucumbers off the vine and going yardsaling with my grandmother. I love and miss you granddaddy I know that you are watching down on us and that we will see you again one day - Love matt and my little family of O'Neill's we will always carry your last name with pride

  11. Matthew Oneill lit a candle:
    15 Feb 2021
    Lit since February 15, 2021 at 2:51:53 AM

  12. Sherry Tromotola says:
    14 Feb 2021
    Von And I will miss you Shaun. You were such a wonderful, loving soul. I'm sure your in Heaven with all the angels. God Bless you. May God comfort your lovely wife Joyce and all your children. You will be in our hearts for eternity.
    Love,
    Sherry & Von Dennis

  13. Chip Allen says:
    14 Feb 2021
    A caring, generous, big hearted man it was my great privilege to have Shaun as a true friend. His friendship and sense of humor made going to work each day something to look forward to. I'll never forget some of his practical jokes whether it was swiping our boss's "US Army retired" hat, freezing it solid in the subzero blast freezer and putting it back on his desk when he wasn't looking or sneaking a baby elephant into the director's office when the circus was on base. Then there was Lucky, the green haired troll doll he velcroed down to the dashboard of his work truck. When Shaun pulled into the parking lot in the afternoon the direction Lucky was facing indicated the type of day Shaun was having. If Lucky was smiling it was a good day. If Lucky was facing the other way ......
    Shaun, my friend, you will be missed.

  14. Joyce Oneill posted an image:
    14 Feb 2021
    52 years February 14th, 1969 till February 14th, 2021. Happy Valentine's day and happy anniversary Shaun.  Love forever.
    52 years February 14th, 1969 till February 14th, 2021. Happy Valentine's day and happy anniversary Shaun. Love forever.

  15. Joyce Oneill says:
    14 Feb 2021
    Thank you Elaine for the beautiful picture of your mom and Shawn together they are reminiscing for sure now in heaven together

  16. Heather posted an image:
    13 Feb 2021
    Pop in the lead....only for a minute
    Pop in the lead....only for a minute

  17. Heather posted an image:
    13 Feb 2021
    Mom & dad
    Mom & dad

  18. Heather posted an image:
    13 Feb 2021
    Snow day
    Snow day

  19. Heather posted an image:
    13 Feb 2021
    Bike riding
    Bike riding

  20. Heather posted an image:
    13 Feb 2021
    Pop & Booger
    Pop & Booger

  21. Heather posted an image:
    13 Feb 2021
    Pop, mom, Troy & Shaun
    Pop, mom, Troy & Shaun

  22. Heather posted an image:
    13 Feb 2021
    Pop w baby pigs
    Pop w baby pigs

  23. Brian O'Neill posted an image:
    12 Feb 2021
    My father was what the Navy calls a Plank Owner, meaning he was a member of a ship's first crew. It is a big deal to help commission a Navy vessel and I am pretty sure dad did it for at least two ships. This is his certificate for the U.S.S. Grapple. He spent weeks in Wisconsin, assisting in the submarine tender's launch. I went to visit and spent a week with dad in Sturgeon Bay. It was a blast. I got to tour the ship, we went to a fish boil, we drove all around the peninsula and I got to see a part of the country I had never seen before. My father always ignited in me a deep curisorty about the world and a sense of adventure. I remember when I was a very young kid-7 or 8-dad had purchased a set encyclopedias for the house. I remember laying in the hallway and reading those books from cover to cover and later talking to dad about what I had discovered. Thank you, dad, for all your inspiration.
    My father was what the Navy calls a Plank Owner, meaning he was a member of a ship's first crew. It is a big deal to help commission a Navy vessel and I am pretty sure dad did it for at least two ships. This is his certificate for the U.S.S. Grapple. He spent weeks in Wisconsin, assisting in the submarine tender's launch. I went to visit and spent a week with dad in Sturgeon Bay. It was a blast. I got to tour the ship, we went to a fish boil, we drove all around the peninsula and I got to see a part of the country I had never seen before. My father always ignited in me a deep curisorty about the world and a sense of adventure. I remember when I was a very young kid-7 or 8-dad had purchased a set encyclopedias for the house. I remember laying in the hallway and reading those books from cover to cover and later talking to dad about what I had discovered. Thank you, dad, for all your inspiration.

  24. Brian O'Neill posted an image:
    12 Feb 2021


  25. Brian O'Neill says:
    12 Feb 2021
    My father is the best person I have ever known. He is everything anyone could want as a dad. He was my little league coach and he took the job when no one else would do it and he lead us to the championship. We came in second but every kid on the team got to play and he made each of us feel special. He always treated everyone with kindness. I have lots of stories and lots of photo I will try to post. I love you, dad. I love you, mom. I love you Troy and Shaun.

  26. Joyce Oneill says:
    11 Feb 2021
    Thank you everyone for the kind words

  27. Joyce Oneill says:
    11 Feb 2021
    Thank you Denise for those kind words. We sure did have a good time on the farm.

  28. Elaine Latura lit a candle:
    11 Feb 2021
    Lit since February 11, 2021 at 2:56:49 PM

  29. Elaine Latura posted an image:
    11 Feb 2021
    Mom and Uncle Shaun are together again in heaven. RIP Uncle Shaun. You are a great guy, may our memories of you and with you live for all eternity.
    Mom and Uncle Shaun are together again in heaven. RIP Uncle Shaun. You are a great guy, may our memories of you and with you live for all eternity.

  30. Paul & Jackie says:
    11 Feb 2021
    Paul & I won't forget the time you were kind enough let us spend the night on our way to Cape Hatteras. We laughed a lot. Shaun took us on a tour through the war building ! we were afraid we 'd get arrested. you treated us like royalty. Shaun gave everything we needed. Southern Hospitality is alive & well in your house. We'll miss him very much but never forget him or you Joyce.
    Paul & Jackie ONeill

  31. Shaun O'Neill says:
    11 Feb 2021
    My Grandfather Shaun was the smartest, nicest, most hard working man I've ever known. I have a lot of good memories I will always keep near and dear to my heart. I remember growing up, my dad would pick me up and we would drive all the way to Virginia Beach to visit them. I used to always have a blast and be so excited to be seeing and spending time with my grandaddy Shaun and grandma Joyce. My grandmother would always cook a big breakfast in the mornings and me and grandaddy Shaun would watch old cartoons like "the pinky and the brain". I remember thinking as a kid that was so cool. He was also one of the funniest people I've ever known. He always had funny jokes. I remember going up there one time as a kid on Christmas eve, my grandmother was trying to get me to bed to open presents in the morning and grandaddy shaun stomped up the stairs with some bells and said "Ho, Ho, Ho!". Grandma Joyce said shhh, hurry up and say your prayers and go to sleep, Santa Claus is here! I remember trying to hurry to go to sleep. He had me from that day a very firm believer in Santa Claus. In my teenage years, my grandparents retired and bought a nice camper and traveled around the U.S. They would send my dad tickets to all kinds of fun stuff like dollywood in Tennessee and theme parks in Florida. He fought for his country for 25 years, was a Virginia state police when my dad was born, was a HVAC mechanic, and could do anything from electrical to building whatever he put his mind too. I'll always love and miss you grandaddy Shaun. - Bubba

  32. Shaun O'Neill lit a candle:
    11 Feb 2021
    Lit since February 11, 2021 at 2:57:00 PM

  33. Denise (Dee-Dee) O'Neill Bouchard says:
    11 Feb 2021
    I will always remember our great times when we were all together on the farm. Wish we could have been closer. I know you are watching over Aunt Joyce and the kids. You will be deeply missed Uncle Shaun.

  34. Shaun O’Neill says:
    11 Feb 2021
    My father was the best man I have ever known. He was the smartest and the most hardworking person I have known. He always took time for the family and would do without just so we had what we needed. Thanks Dad, I love you.

  35. Shaun lit a candle:
    11 Feb 2021
    Lit since February 11, 2021 at 2:28:08 AM

  36. Troy Oneill posted an image:
    10 Feb 2021
    Our family, always blessed.
    Our family, always blessed.

  37. Troy Oneill posted an image:
    10 Feb 2021
    Troy and dad... Christmas was always good.
    Troy and dad... Christmas was always good.

  38. Troy Oneill posted an image:
    10 Feb 2021
    Mom and dad... Apart for just a short time...then together for ever safe with Jesus.
    Mom and dad... Apart for just a short time...then together for ever safe with Jesus.

  39. Troy Oneill posted an image:
    10 Feb 2021
    Brian and dad...dad won!
    Brian and dad...dad won!

  40. Troy Oneill posted an image:
    10 Feb 2021
    Memories.
    Memories.

  41. Troy Oneill says:
    10 Feb 2021
    Georgia and Luke. My mother and i think that we are very blessed to have heather in our family. She is one of us now and always will be. She has helped us tremendously and we love her very much.

  42. Troy Oneill says:
    10 Feb 2021
    The house seems empty now. My mom and me are going to have to get used to this new normal. The best father in the world is not here now. If there was ever a man destined for heaven it was my father. He was my problem solver and he always had my back, through good times and bad times my rock throughout my entire life. Now we will try to get through this life with the wisdom...and joy that my dad left us with. We will make it and thank all of you for your kind words and prayers. We have the comfort of knowing we will all be together again.
    I love you dad.

  43. Troy Oneill lit a candle:
    10 Feb 2021
    Lit since February 10, 2021 at 2:49:25 PM

  44. Wendy Richards lit a candle:
    10 Feb 2021
    Lit since February 10, 2021 at 2:37:06 PM

  45. Heather O’Neill posted an image:
    10 Feb 2021
    Dad & Shaun at airshow
    Dad & Shaun at airshow

  46. Heather O’Neill posted an image:
    10 Feb 2021
    Dad goofing around
    Dad goofing around

  47. Heather O’Neill posted an image:
    10 Feb 2021
    Dad, Shaun, Brian
    Dad, Shaun, Brian

  48. Luke & Georgia Luesing says:
    10 Feb 2021
    Our prayers are with each of you during you time of loss. Thank you for accepting our daughter (Heather) into your family as your own. Love you❤️

  49. Ossie & Retha Malphrus lit a candle:
    10 Feb 2021
    Lit since February 10, 2021 at 2:16:10 PM

  50. Luke & Georgia Luesing lit a candle:
    10 Feb 2021
    Lit since February 10, 2021 at 2:08:12 PM

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