Edward Marty Martin Shanahan
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Edward Martin "Marty" Shanahan passed away after a long battle with cancer on November 5, 2019 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Atlanta, GA. He was 76 years old. Marty was born on May 13, 1943 to parents James Michael Shanahan and Margret Cecilia Shanahan (predeceased). He graduated from North Miami Senior High School in 1961 and joined the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Bitburg, Germany. After his career in air traffic control ended, he obtained a Bachelor of Education from Rollins College. Marty was a loving father to three beautiful children and was deeply devoted to his faith. He was an excellent dancer, a skilled public speaker, avid motorcycle rider, and a charismatic figure in many people's lives. He is survived by his sister Marilyn and spouse Cyril; brother James "Jay" and spouse Cheryl; daughter Christy; son Michael; son Edward and spouse Christina; two former spouses: Sharon and Patricia; three grandchildren; numerous other family members; and his friend Bill W of 37 years.