COLONIE – Shawn Patrick McClune, 42 (aka Shawny-Mac or Mac) passed away peacefully on Friday June 5th, 2020 at St. Peter’s hospital with his mother and father by his side and about 100 of his friends and family gathered outside the window of his room for his final farewell. When Shawn passed at 11:43 that morning a group of his motorcycle friends roarded their engines and gave a final ride past the hospital honoring their brother. Thank you to all for that, especially Chris Fonda.
Born in Albany, NY he attended Columbia High School and Colonie Central High School, he was the son of Nancy Capizzo of Clifton Park and Marty McClune of Menands. At the time of his death he was a self employed contractor and had worked in the auto sales for many years.
He was the loving father to Brandon Chandler (mother Dawn) and Grayson McClune (mother Kari), brother of Stephanie McClune and Katie Reilly (Tim), uncle to Kollin Reilly and London Reilly and Liliana Futia. Shawn’s life long friends were called the Goon Squad which include Gene Gardy (Holly & Gianna), Mike Curry and Andy Weis. Goonie’s Never Die is what they always said. Special mention to Eric King who was as close to Shawn as anyone for the past 10 years. Shawn was also survived by his girlfriend Keri Gionet and her daughter Maddie.
Shawn had so many friends that extended from coast to coast, especially Atlanta, GA, so it is impossible to list them all. He was fiercely loyal and protective of his family and friends and his friends were his family and family went deeper to him than blood and DNA. He had a way to draw people in and so many people told us that he was their best friend and he impacted their lives in a positive way.
Our family would like to thank the ICU staff at St. Peter’s hospital for the special care they gave to Shawn and a special thank you to Dr. Polomsky who operated on Shawn for 16 hours and tried hard to save his life and showed a great amount of compassion.
Because of Covid 19 there will be no services. However our family is going to throw a get together at his sister Katie’s house on Saturday June 27th starting at 1 pm and invite all to stop by 12 Nelson Ave, Latham NY to honor him. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit HansFuneralHome.com .
Donna Montesano
Nancy there are no words to express how so sorry I am. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Robin DeMare
My sincere condolences to your family. Shawn was a great guy, he will be missed. May he rest in peace
Anna-Marie
RIP Shawn u were always a great man!!
Meesh
My condolences to all!
Bernard Weis
We are so sorry to hear of Sean’s passing. We will always remember him as a great friend to our son Andrew. Our faith teaches us that Sean is not gone from us just gone on ahead of us. To be reunited with you in the future. You are all in our prayers that God will comfort you and keep Sean safe for all eternity.
Savitrie Rajkumar
Our deepest condolences to your entire family
Stacie Bennett
Marty and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Shawn. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Amy Deese
We are so very sorry to the McClune family and to our dear friend Keri Gionet as well as all of Shawn’s family and friends. Our thoughts, love and prayers go out to all of you during this very difficult time. Special thoughts and prayers to Shawn’s sweet children who are undoubtedly heartbroken. God bless all of you.
Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Deese
Bernard Frierson
Rest easy Ride High and Ride Forever my dear Brother. Too Kool for School my friend forever . McClune you are gone too soon . What a great man your family shared with the rest of us . To all of you I give my deepest condolences and Prayers . Love ya Shawn Aka Tattoo’d CarGuy
Stella Coluccio
Shawn was an amazing father and an amazing human being all together! He would always call me kid or kiddo when I commented on his posts. I never got the privilege to meet him personally but he touched my heart, and that was all it took without even having to meet him in person!! That’s how amazing he was! I am still in total disbelief that he is no longer here and I’m heartbroken for his family, his sweet girlfriend, his boys and sisters as well as his parents. He will always have a special place in my heart and I will always remember that contagious smile of his! I hope you are wreaking havoc up there bro as you were such a jokester and as always riding through those beautiful heavens! Watch over everyone especially your boys who were your world! Show them signs you are with them they need it. You will be missed! My condolences to the family!
Chad
I’m am so sorry for your loss. Shawn was a great guy and lived by many may he rest in peace.
Dinah
I knew Shawn for several years, not nearly as long as I would have liked. We worked together at maxie price in Loganville. One of my favorite memories of Shawn is that I hid my tattoos (sleeves) from him for several months and when he finally saw them he totally freaked out lol it was awesome!he screamed “wtf that’s awesome! I had no idea you were a badass!” Our friendship started out with us just insulting each other at every available opportunity. The more creative the insult the better, I have to boast that I was able to leave him shocked and laughing quite a bit. Shawn and I never really hung out outside of work, but he was always there if I needed a friend to talk to. He knew I was going through some really hard things, lots of really hard things and he was one of very few people that still were there for me. He always had a open ear to hear me bitch and then could turn it around and make me laugh about it later lol he was a really exceptional person and I’ll miss him tremendously. I had planned a trip to visit him in just a couple months to meet all his biker buddies and catch up. Unfortunately tomorrow is never promised and now it’s too late. I’m not one that makes friends very often, and he was one of mine. One of the few people I knew I could always count on. I’m so sorry for the loss of him in all our lives, I know for his family this has to be so hard right now. I’ll be praying for all of you and for his boys. They were his entire world and everyone knew it.
Jared w
Rest in paradise Shawn
Theresa M Zobre
Shawn’s parents and my husband and I got to be very good friends 38 years ago. We were so close and our children were so close that the children called us Aunt and Uncle. The kids call themselves cousins. I lost a daughter almost 18 years ago so I can feel for Shawn’s parents. Shawn I will miss you just as much as I miss Holly. You were and always will be close to my heart. I love you all dearly.
With love, Aunt Terri and Uncle Dave
Karen Gardy
Dear Nancy, Marty and family..
My heart is just aching for all of you. Please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Shawn, rest easy sweetheart.. Love you always, Momma G.
Dan Russell
My condolences to the family an sons,Shawn you have left way to soon may you be watching over your hole family from above Great brother
Jason Cruz
Hate this…If anyone deserved a final goodbye it was you friend.. This was hard Goon, for everybody bro….I just talked to you man and little did I know it was Fathers way of giving the opportunity to say farewell and till we meet again bro… Much love G!! Hope your at peace cause lord knows you wanted it. Rest easy brother!! Deuce …
Chris Christopher
My friend. I’m sorry that you have passed. I will always remember you. Your a good friend and great father. I was selfish and mad when you left Georgia. But I know you were doing good things. Your kids are first. Love ya brother. You will be missed and never forgotten. Fly high brother. Until the we meet again in Gods kingdom.
John Bari Tedesco
My heart, my prayers and my love to you ! So sorry for your loss ! May God comfort you and give you peace ! ❤
Mrs.Deborah M. Ward (Deb)
Marty My heart & prayers are with you
Mrs.Deborah M. Ward (Deb)
Marty My heart & prayers are with you stay strong for him
Keira TatePettit
My deepest condolences to his family and friends, especially the goon squad. He was a great man with a big heart and the world will miss his deeply.
Eric King
I am deeply sorry for your loss. What Shawn gave me had more value than all the material things in the world. I loved him like a brother and will miss him as long as I live. Thank you so much for letting me feel like a part of your family these last couple weeks. I love all of you!
Tony Thornton
REST IN HEAVEN BROTHER I DON’T KNOW YOU BUT IM A FRIEND OfF A FRIEND AND I WILL BE SURE TO ROAR MY ENGINE FOR YOU!!!
MAY GOD MAKE IT EASY FOR THE FAMILY DURING THIS TIME!!!
Kathy Carter-Burrell
My name is Kathy. Shawn and I worked at the Rick Hendrick Chev. Shawn was like a big brother to me. He taught me so much about selling cars. He was a wonderful person inside and out. He lived life to fullest with no regrets. We talked about life and what family meant to us. Shawn was like a big brother I never had. When he got mad at me, I knew it was out of love. He would later come and apologize to me because he knew I was mad at him for yelling at me lol. I wanted to offer my condolences to the family although you guys do not know me. I will continue to pray for your comfort and understanding as you guys continue to cope and heal during this difficult time. I hope and pray you find peace in your heart as you lay my brother to rest. I love you guys all the way from Atlanta, GA/Baton Rouge, LA and continue to stay safe.
Aimee
Getting to know the goonies was pretty lucky, I think. I ended up with a bunch of really amazing goofballs that I’m proud to say are still my friends – platonically and respectfully – after 20 years.
Shawn was always there for me at the drop of a hat- and the time when I had a huge project that would have probably destroyed my house out if he didn’t help- he brought his whole crew there and all of them smiling came to my rescue. Touching to say the least. ♥️
Joe Vanpatten
So sorry for your loss R. I. P. Shawny Mac you will truly be missed by myself and many others.
Joyce
Nancy and family so sorry for your loss! You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Fargnoli
Mary Rogan
Thinking of Shawn’s Friends and Family at this difficult time, and keeping you all in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Peter
Marty, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your son. I’m sorry for the unimaginable pain that you are feeling at this very difficult time. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Dave Hwaszcz
Marty and family, Joanne and I express our sincere condolences on the death of your son Shawn. May God give you the strength and peace through this difficult time. Sincerely, Dave & Joanne Hwaszcz
Chuck
Thinking of All of Shawn’s family and friends at this sad and difficult time we lost a great fiend,brother son,father,and family man my condolences to all of his loved ones he will be greatly missed rest in peace my brother!!!
Kailyn
Condolences to Shawn’s loved ones, may he rest in peace.
Jaclyn
I am sending my deepest sympathy and condolences for the loss of such a great soul. I will forever have Shawn in my memory and am so thankful he was a part of my life I will never forget. Such a great friend, influence and beyond for me. I will forever have Shawn in my heart he touched so many lives.
Bob Ferraro
Marty, Maryann and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers .
Cathy Sainato
Marty, Lou and I send our deepest condolences for the loss of your son.
Lou and Cathy Sainato
Vinny G.
Rest easy big brother
Jay Dwyer. JD
Words can’t explain how sorry I am. He was an absolute great dude. I used to work at Dublin’s. To all friends and family please keep your head up,especially you Fonda…. sincerely. Jay Dwyer
Joe and Sue Costantini
Marty, Sue and I are so sorry for your loss. May the the good man upstairs give you the strength to find peace in this world . Our sincere condolences.
Laura prince
There are no words to help you feel better at this time . Just know that everyone is thinking if you and your family.
Lynda and Bill Kelly
Nancy,
Deepest sympathy, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Marge Weldon
Shawn and Nancy. I was so sorry to hear of Shawn’s passing. There is no greater loss than that of a loved one.. Just remember all the good times you all had during his time here. Cod has another plan for him now.
Lynda cooper
Marty and family, please except our deepest condolences for the loss of your son. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family. If there is anything we can do, please don’t hesitate to ask. Again we are so very sorry.
Your neighbors, Bill and Lynda Cooper
Marty McClune
I just want to thank each and every one of you who reached out to our family on the loss of my son.
A parents worst nightmare for sure. We were a tight knit family and Shawn always told his mother and sisters and myself that he loved us all the time. Shawn had a big soft heart and we will never stop missing him the rest of our lives.
Thank you for all the kind words, thoughts and prayers.
Marty McClune