Obituaries

Joseph Victor Shagday, peacefully made his journey to heaven, August 6, 2014. Joe, born and raised in Herminie, PA, was the son of Polish immigrants, Charles and Frances.

After high school, he traveled the world as a marine and later in the semiconductor industry, eventually meeting the love of his life, Lucy, while working in Singapore. Joe was loved by all. A man of many stories and crafty jokes, he will be remembered for his uncanny ability to always see the glass half full, with an open heart, and a healthy appetite for life. He is survived by his sister Frances, sister-in-law Curly and family, his wife Lucy, 2 children Anthony and Valerie, plus daughter-in-law and grandson-in-law Deja and Tyson, and grandson Aiden, due September.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, from 1-5pm with a Vigil at 3:30pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 11, 10am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Inurnment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Los Altos, CA.