McSHANE - Thomas J. "Mac" McShane, 67, (Ret. USA) of Yulee, FL died Monday, January 28, 2013 at Baptist Medical Center in Fernandina Beach, FL.
Mac was born in Somerville, MA on December 23, 1945, son of the late James R. and Ann Nora (Abbott) McShane. He was raised in Weymouth, MA where he graduated from Weymouth High School in 1964. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States Army and served in Korea and Vietnam as well as Belgium, Germany, Honduras, Italy and Turkey. He had several stateside assignments including the U.S. Army Intelligence School, Fort Devens, MA and the U. S. Army Aviation School, Fort Rucker, AL. His military career took him to several high-level postings such as the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe, Headquarters United States European Command, Headquarters United Readiness Command/Joint Deployment Agency and Headquarters Allied Land Forces Southeastern Europe. During this time, Mac attended several colleges and universities to include, the University of Puget Sound, Curry College, Cameron University, University of Northeastern Oklahoma State and Saint Leo University. He received his degree from Saint Leo University. Upon retirement from the United States Army, he was appointed as an Intern with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools Systems (DoDDS). His first assignment was as Personnel Officer for the DoDDS Brussels, Belgium District. He later accepted an appointment with U.S. Department of State with follow-on assignments back to the DoD and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In December, 2012, Mac retired with a combined 44 years of Federal service.
Mr. McShane is survived by his loving wife, Barbara McShane (Smith) of Yulee, FL and formerly of Hollis, NH; sons, Ian McShane (Sarah) and Brian Smith (Heather); two daughters, Jennifer Pineo and Kathleen Laurie; a brother, Brendan McShane (Barbara); one sister, Marie Giacobozzi; former spouse and friend, Vera McShane; and five grandchildren.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 7, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fernandina Beach. Full Military Honors will be rendered by the U. S. Army Honor Guard following the mass.
Memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 9700 Philips Hwy Suite 106, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or donate online at www.JDRF.org.
DIRECTIONS TO ST. MICHAEL CHURCH:
The St. Michael Sancuary is located on the corner of Broome and 4th Streets...2 blocks north of the Centre Street Post Office)