Edward J. Shannon, Jr., longtime resident of River Forest, passed away April 25, 2021 in his Door County, Wisconsin home. Beloved husband of the late Joan, nee Balsamo; loving father of Edward (Jeanette), John (Isabel), Brigid Shannon and Jane (Luke) Kennedy; proud grandfather of E.J. and Declan Shannon; Quinn, Bodhi, Izzi and Jack Falco Shannon and Barrett and Luke Kennedy; dear brother-in-law of Dick (Beth) Balsamo and Dee Dee (Kevin) Goggin; a fond uncle and friend to many. Preceded in death by his sisters Mary Kay (late Gerald) Moore and Patricia (late Fritz) Frazier, sister-in-law, Donna Balsamo and parents Edward J., Sr. and Kathryn Shannon. Ed grew up in River Forest, Illinois. He graduated from Fenwick High School, where he served on student council and lettered in football and swimming. His senior year he was elected captain of the football team.  He went on to play football at University of Michigan.  At Michigan Ed served as president of his social fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. He graduated in 1957 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. He then served as a Lieutenant in the US Army for two years. Upon completing his service, Ed joined his father at Shannon Lumber Company and eventually took over the company until his retirement in 2012. In 1962 Ed married the love of his life, Joanie. Ed and Joanie enjoyed spending summers and weekends in Door County, Wisconsin.  He moved permanently to Door County after Joanie's death in 2014.  Ed is remembered as a caring boss and a "handshake" businessman. He had many lifelong friends including homebuilders, Irving park YMCA Handball mates, Ephraim Yacht Club in Door County, and the "Company A" men and their wives. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Thursday April 29th, 2021 from 4 PM until 7 PM. A private Funeral Mass will be held Friday at St. Luke Church, River Forest. Interment will be held privately in All Saints Cemetery. Memorials to a charity of your choice, are appreciated. Arrangements by Peter B. Kennedy & Co. Funeral Directors. Info: 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.