Joseph Patrick Shannon, age 95, son of James Gunter and Winifred Ryan Shannon.  Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sally (nee Fox).  Survived by his 12 children: Patrick (Dr. Lisa Ruml), Mary Ellen, Lisa Levinsky (Dr. Howard), Timothy (Melanie), Margaret Baker (Barry), Paul (Timothy Hagan), David (Molly), Dr. John Jay (Robin), Molly McGowan (William), Matthew (Julie), Peter (Shelly), Christopher, 21 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.  Alumnus of St. Ignatius College Prep and Spring Hill College.  WW II Veteran obtaining the rank of Lt. USN (USS Guest of the Pacific Fleet, Bronze Star Recipient).  Retired Sales Executive in the printing and packaging business.  Joe was a lifelong scholar.  His enthusiasm for the arts, be it theater, the opera, the symphony, or a Broadway musical was genuine.  He delighted in reading Joyce and Shakespeare.  His contributions as a reader and actor at St. Francis Xavier were a reflection of a deep faith and an abiding joy on the stage.  In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Respiratory Health Assn., 1440 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 or LungChicago.org.  Memorial Funeral Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church, 124 N. Spring Ave., LaGrange, IL at 10am on Sat., March 11, 2017.  Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com