In Memory Of
Gary Michael Shields
1963
2022
Gary Michael Shields
July 26, 1963 — October 28, 2022
Clifton Park -
Gary Michael Shields, 59, of Clifton Park died unexpectedly on October 28, 2022. Born July 26, 1963, he was the son of the late John James Shields and the late Nancy Joan (Yankowski) Shields formerly of Troy, NY.
A graduate of Catholic Central High School, Gary went on to attend Hudson Valley Community College and Oneonta receiving his Bachelors Degree in Business and ultimately starting his career with Social Security Administration. Gary was beloved by his colleagues, family and friends alike.
Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, boating, the Dodgers, the Redskins and coaching, having coached JV football at Catholic Central High School where he was also inducted into the Hall of Fame; JR/SR Plainsmen Football, Clifton Park Baseball, not to mention the countless hours/years of sitting on a bucket catching softballs for his girl.
Although Gary accomplished many things in his life, none were more important than raising his children with his wife Lori, whether planning special family trips or traveling near and far to attend rec, high school and college sporting events. Gary could not have been more proud of his children and the young men and woman they had become.
In addition to his children, Jack (predeceased), Abby, Michael, Stepson Kyle Cooper (Emily), grandchildren Brayden, Jason and Myla of Auriesville and his wife, Lori, Gary is survived by his sister Sandy Harper (Phil) of Niskayuna, niece Shannon Harper of Menands, nephews Joe and Ryan Harper of Schenectady and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
We will forever be grateful that you were a part of lives. We will love and miss you forever.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 6, 2022 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 175 Williams Rd, Troy, NY 12180. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at St. Michael's at 9:00 am. Interment to follow the Mass in St. Joseph's Cemetery, 156 Mann Ave, Troy, NY 12180.
Gary Michael Shields, 59, of Clifton Park died unexpectedly on October 28, 2022. Born July 26, 1963, he was the son of the late John James Shields and the late Nancy Joan (Yankowski) Shields formerly of Troy, NY.
A graduate of Catholic Central High School, Gary went on to attend Hudson Valley Community College and Oneonta receiving his Bachelors Degree in Business and ultimately starting his career with Social Security Administration. Gary was beloved by his colleagues, family and friends alike.
Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, boating, the Dodgers, the Redskins and coaching, having coached JV football at Catholic Central High School where he was also inducted into the Hall of Fame; JR/SR Plainsmen Football, Clifton Park Baseball, not to mention the countless hours/years of sitting on a bucket catching softballs for his girl.
Although Gary accomplished many things in his life, none were more important than raising his children with his wife Lori, whether planning special family trips or traveling near and far to attend rec, high school and college sporting events. Gary could not have been more proud of his children and the young men and woman they had become.
In addition to his children, Jack (predeceased), Abby, Michael, Stepson Kyle Cooper (Emily), grandchildren Brayden, Jason and Myla of Auriesville and his wife, Lori, Gary is survived by his sister Sandy Harper (Phil) of Niskayuna, niece Shannon Harper of Menands, nephews Joe and Ryan Harper of Schenectady and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
We will forever be grateful that you were a part of lives. We will love and miss you forever.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Sunday, November 6, 2022 at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 175 Williams Rd, Troy, NY 12180. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at St. Michael's at 9:00 am. Interment to follow the Mass in St. Joseph's Cemetery, 156 Mann Ave, Troy, NY 12180.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, November 6, 2022
2:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
the Archangel Church
A Mass of Christian Burial
Monday, November 7, 2022
Starts at 9:00 am (Eastern time)
the Archangel Church
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