Billy J. Shugrue, 63, of Kansas City, MO, passed on 7/4/2020. Due to the covid-19, services will be private for family, on 7/11/2020 at The McGilley funeral home. However, there will be a celebration of Billy at his home for all to attend, located at 6315 McGee, KC, MO, after the service. It will be a casual gathering, that your encouraged to bring food and beverages to. Lots of memories, photos, and an all-around good time will be shared. (mask will be required)
Billy was born Jan. 28, 1957 to Venita and Bill Shugrue in California. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brother Timothy, brother in law Steve Estabrook and mother in law Suzie Asjes.
Billy was survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Mary Shugrue, his loving daughter Anna (David) Kleuskens, sons Jeremy and Joe Shugrue, his cherished grandchildren Elizabeth Guiterrez, Jaylynn Ramirez, Mikaela Shugrue, Makenzie Zito, Alivia and Eliot Kleuskens and Marissa Shugrue, great grandson Remmington Hachman. Devoted siblings, Marsha (Kevin) Myers, Jimmy (Sandy) Shugrue and Micheal (Brenda) Shugrue. Nieces and nephews, Alissa (Danny) Unruh, Sean (Beth) Myers, Molly (Ross) Shugrue, Sydney (Juan) Shugrue and Matthew (Veronica) Ishii. Lindsay (Craig) Tubaugh, Bridget (Grant) Unruh. Great-nephews RJ and Gage Myers.
There are no words to express the feelings of loss, Billy’s family and friends are experiencing. Billy was a man that loved life. His sense of humor and kind heart were what he was most remembered for. He was as talented as they come in so many things but his true passions were BBQ, woodworking and being a family man.
Billy has spent the last 30 years living in the Brookside area, working his trade as a handy man. He has blessed several area residents and businesses with his amazing talents of remodeling, woodworking and creative skills. Anyone that was blessed enough to have had him as their “go to” guy, knows he was one of a kind and is going to be greatly missed.
Besides being a masterful cook on the grill, a magician with wood, a self-proclaimed comedian, he was a loving husband to his soul mate Mary Mary, as he called her and an amazing father and grandfather to his children and grandchild.
Billy got the most joy out of life by seeing how much happiness, his amazing BBQ and work brought to other people. His family was by far his greatest treasure. He never let a day go by without making sure everyone he loved was taken care of even if it meant, he had to sacrifice something for himself.
The thing Billy will be remembered for the most is how he would always be there when you needed him no matter what. The loss of this man is a huge loss for his family and the community of that he loved.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made McGilley’s funeral home to assist with expenses.
“May the cross that you have carried be lifted from your shoulders. May God wrap His Arms around you. May you be at peace forever.” We will forever love you pops!
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