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Michael G. Shaughnessy

By T.J. Woodward

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  Michael G. Shaughnessy, 58 of Perry, passed away on Saturday March 17, 2018 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo. He was born in Warsaw on April 27, 1959 to Evelyn (Wood) Shaughnessy of Perry and the late Gerald A. Shaughnessy who passed away in 1967.

Michael worked for the Town of Perry as their mechanic. He enjoyed building and driving race cars. He was a well-known race car driver at the Wyoming County International Speedway for many years.

He is survived by his 2 daughters: Michelle Lipke of Holley and Erin Shaughnessy of Batavia, mother: Evelyn Shaughnessy of Perry, sister: Kellie (Michael “Scrappy”) Chenaille of Livonia, 2 granddaughters: Hayley and Alyssa Lipke, nephew: Michael Ebner, along with many cousins and friends.

Family and friends may call on Saturday March 24, 2018 from 11:00AM-1:00PM at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530 where Funeral Services will follow at 1:00PM. He will be laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery in Perry.

Memorials may be made to the Wyoming County International Speedway 35 Adrian Rd. Perry, NY 14530.  For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

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