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Francis J. "Bud" Shine

August 18, 1930 ~ August 2, 2015 (age 84) 84 Years Old


Age 84, of Castle Shannon, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday August 2, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan (Ferraro) Shine; devoted father of James (Francine) Shine, Linda (Joseph) Costello and John Shine; loving grandfather of Nicholas and Meghan Kane, Juliet Shine, Angela Shine and Joe Costello; brother of Elizabeth Quinlan and Walter Shine; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Affectionately known as “Bud”, Francis served in the U. S. Army in Germany and was a retired member of Iron Workers, Local 3 - Pittsburgh. He will forever be remembered by family, friends and neighbors for his sense of humor and canning ability to play practical jokes. As recently as the 4th of July, his video camera was rolling as he enjoyed filming the moments shared at family gatherings. Bud’s genuine love for others and undying generosity will be cherished by all those whose life he touched. Friends will be welcomed at Laughlin Memorial Chapel, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, Thursday from 2:00 until 8:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Grace Church, Kane Boulevard, Scott Twp., Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 or the Western PA Humane Society, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.

www.laughlinfuneralhome.com


Charitable donations may be made to:

Animal Friends of Pittsburgh
562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh PA 15237

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15233
Tel: 1-412-321-4625



 Service Information

Visitation
Thursday
August 6, 2015

2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Laughlin Memorial Chapel
222 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
August 7, 2015

10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Our Lady of Grace Church
Kane Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15243


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