Anne Rose Shanahan
Anne Rose Shanahan passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, at the age of 92, in the city she loved, New York.
Anne was born to Thomas J. Shanahan and Anne Rose (née Burke) Shanahan in Brooklyn, NY. Anne was a scholar, a gifted artist, a beloved sister, aunt and an avid birdwatcher. She spent her early years as a teacher at both Marymount Academy and Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York. As an educator, she was beloved by her students. Her subtle humor lightened the every day. Her lectures were presented seemingly extemporaneously, as she never resorted to notes. An accomplished academic, Anne spent a year studying theology at Regina Mundi in Rome. She also received a doctorate in History and a master's degree in theology.
After history, Anne’s true passion was nature. She was happiest amongst the bird watchers of Central Park photographing the birds, butterflies, flowers, and fauna. Her photographs were featured in multiple publications and exhibited at the Museum of Natural History and the New York University Institute of Fine Arts.
She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Anne is survived by her sister, Ellie Shanahan Cosman, her devoted nieces, Sarah Barlow (Brian), Clare Cosman, her brothers Thomas J. Shanahan Jr. (Serena, née Re), James J. Shanahan (Alice, née Gardner) and their families.
She was pre-deceased by her lovely sister Clare Shanahan Lynch, (Edward) and her niece, Anne Lynch Kaufman. She is survived by Clare’s children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.
Services in Anne’s memory will be private.
Anne was born to Thomas J. Shanahan and Anne Rose (née Burke) Shanahan in Brooklyn, NY. Anne was a scholar, a gifted artist, a beloved sister, aunt and an avid birdwatcher. She spent her early years as a teacher at both Marymount Academy and Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York. As an educator, she was beloved by her students. Her subtle humor lightened the every day. Her lectures were presented seemingly extemporaneously, as she never resorted to notes. An accomplished academic, Anne spent a year studying theology at Regina Mundi in Rome. She also received a doctorate in History and a master's degree in theology.
After history, Anne’s true passion was nature. She was happiest amongst the bird watchers of Central Park photographing the birds, butterflies, flowers, and fauna. Her photographs were featured in multiple publications and exhibited at the Museum of Natural History and the New York University Institute of Fine Arts.
She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Anne is survived by her sister, Ellie Shanahan Cosman, her devoted nieces, Sarah Barlow (Brian), Clare Cosman, her brothers Thomas J. Shanahan Jr. (Serena, née Re), James J. Shanahan (Alice, née Gardner) and their families.
She was pre-deceased by her lovely sister Clare Shanahan Lynch, (Edward) and her niece, Anne Lynch Kaufman. She is survived by Clare’s children, grandchildren, and great-granddaughter.
Services in Anne’s memory will be private.
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