Joseph H. McShane

Joseph H. McShane, 89 of Munster, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2013; Loving father of James (Mary), Niall (Maria), Brian (Kaia) McShane and Peggy (Tom) Ogren; proud grandfather of James (Melinda), Molly, Patrick (Kelly), Helena, Nikki (Dela), Ann (Ben), Mallory, Kara, Kelly (Nick), Megan, Evan, Danny and Colleen; cherished great grandfather of Audrey, Lucy, Catherine, Allie, Emily and Teagan; fond father-in-law of Nick Lucas; caring brother of Patricia (late Elmer) Austgen; caring brother-in-law of Lillian Radigan, Carol (Ed) Nowaczyk and Mornette (late John) McShane; numerous nieces and nephews; preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Helen (nee Schreiner); daughter, Moira Lukas; brother, James A. McShane; sisters, Mary Agnes Dixon and Kathleen Hudson. Visitation will be on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Saturday from 9:30-10:00 AM at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas More Church, Munster, IN. Interment will be private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Joe was the former President and owner of McShane Inc., WWII Army veteran serving in Okinawa, member of St. Thomas More Church, member of Woodmar Country Club, Men‚ 18 Hole League, Hammond Kiwanis and an avid Notre Dame fan. He was voted Irishman of the year by the Friendly Sons of Erin. In lieu of flowers, contributions to IN-PACT, Share Foundation, Harbor Lights Hospice, or St. Thomas More Church in his memory would be appreciated.

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