Shaun Paul Brady was taken from his family and friends on August 28, 2024. He leaves behind his wife, Kate, and their two children; his mother, Mary; his siblings Vivian, Sandra, Damien, and their families; and beloved extended family around the world. Shaun was a loving husband and father, a devoted son, brother, and uncle; as well as a renowned chef and restaurateur. He was dedicated to his family and to his work. He was rooted in community. He will be remembered for his talent, his charm, and his integrity.
Shaun was born in 1979 in Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland and was raised there by his mother. An early enthusiasm for cooking led him to attend culinary school in Dublin. It was working in a Dublin restaurant that Shaun met Kate. Shaun and Kate were married in Dublin in 2005 and moved to the United States, eventually settling in the Kansas City area where they raised their family. Shaun soon became sought after for his cooking talent but also for his character. Shaun’s warmth, humor, and generosity infused every place he worked, making him a leader in the kitchen and popular with patrons. Shaun quickly became known among the local Irish community and in 2017 pioneered the Irish Breakfast as part of Kansas City Irish Fest, which is now an institution.
Shaun had a dream of giving back to his adopted country by having a restaurant of his own which would serve authentic Irish fare and become a place of community. The restaurant became a meeting place and social hub of the surrounding neighborhood of Brookside. People came for the food, for the atmosphere, and to see Shaun. Shaun cared about the people around him and people felt it. His passing leaves an empty place in our hearts.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday September 8, 2024 at 5 p.m. at the Kansas City Irish Center. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Brady Family Revocable Trust may be made at Country Club Bank, 1 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64112
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