Richard W. Shaughnessy ’55

Richard Shaughnessy, born Oct. 1, 1933, in Omaha, Neb., to Ruth and Richard Shaughnessy, died July 5, 2014, at his Florida home after struggling for several years with dementia. He was 80.

Richard came to Princeton from Nichols School in Buffalo, N.Y. He majored in history and joined Charter Club. He roomed at 22 Campbell Hall with Paul Potter, Fred London, Lew Barker, Albert Dibbins, and Bill Gilland. After graduation he served in the Air Force, flying jet fighters out of Morocco. He returned to Buffalo in 1970 to become president of the Lustreprint Division of Mark IV Industries.

Richard enjoyed life, family, friends, and annual visits to the Canadian lakeshore. Known for his ability to bring others together and to offer meaningful advice and guidance, he adored animals and loved to compete in tennis and golf. Richard was impressed by Buffalo’s history and architecture. He valued his friendships and the many accomplishments of his friends from around the country.

He is survived by sons Dan and Rick; daughter Susan Shaughnessy and her husband, Geoff Badner; and his grandchildren, Kyle, Rhys, and Alexa Shaughnessy and Sasha Badner. He will be greatly missed and remembered as a devoted father and loyal friend.