Susan Shaughnessy

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Susan Benz Shaughnessy on April 9th at her home in San Antonio, Texas. She was a beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend. She is survived by her husband of nearly 44 years, Kevin along with her three children Daniel, Megan and Liam, their spouses Carol and Michael and her five grandchildren Nolan, Wyatt, Sean, Saoirse and Claire.

Susan will be remembered for her unique thoughtfulness, sense of humor, patience and strength. She had a great love of the outdoors that began in her youth and continued across decades of traveling, hiking and biking with Kevin. Throughout her life, her dedication to her husband and children was a constant presence with both large and small acts of love and support. She shared an incomparable bond with her grandchildren who called her Zuzu. They each reveled in Zuzu’s love, storytelling, playfulness and pride.

Susan passed peacefully nearly two years after a cancer diagnosis. She handled each phase of her treatment with the same humor, toughness and consideration for others with which she lived her life. The friendship and kindness she received, particularly in her final months, meant the world to her.

Susan’s family is holding a memorial service on Thursday, April 18th. A gathering will start at 10:00 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. which will take place at:

Sunset North Funeral Home

910 N Loop 1604 E

San Antonio, TX 78232

Following the service, the family is also hosting a lunch at Bourbon Street Seafood Kitchen on loop 1604. If you plan to attend the lunch, please confirm in advance with [email protected].

We thank you for your love and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the San Antonio Food Bank: https://my.safoodbank.org/safb-general-donations/Donate . Please complete the “Tribute and Honor” section and list “Susan Shaughnessy” under “In Memory of Name” and “Family of Susan Shaughnessy” under “Notification Recipient”. The food bank has contact information for the family and will be notifying them of each donation received along with any notes and comments shared.