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Charles Stephen Shaughnessy Jr., 69, Industry Veteran, Died Thursday, May 14, 1998

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Mr. Charles Stephen Shaughnessy Jr., 69, of Bermuda Run, N. C., died Thursday, May 14, 1998 at his home. Mr. Shaughnessy was born April 8, 1929 in Jackson Heights, New York to Charles and Grace Shaughnessy. Mr. Shaughnessy retired from the furniture industry, after serving in numerous management positions, including president of Singer Furniture, Burlington Furniture, and Berkline Corporation. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps, serving as a captain during the Korean Conflict. He also graduated from Yale and Harvard Business School. Mr. Shaughnessy is survived by his wife Joy Shaughnessy of the home; a son Steve Shaughnessy of Advance, N.C.; three daughters Susan' Costin and Tricia King of Charlotte, N.C., and Kathy Shaughnessy of Los Angeles, California.; and nine grandchildren, Stephen and Heather Shaughnessy of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Shawn, Casey, Ryan, Jack, and Kelly Costin of Charlotte N.C., and Patrick Lake and Connor King of Charlotte, N , C.; Also surviving is one sister, Katherine Scheifele of San Diego, California. Funeral services were held at The Holy Family Catholic Church in Clemmons, N.C. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Winston- Salem/Forsyth County, 11 00-C S. Stratford Road, Winston- Salem, N.C. 27103. Biography of Charles S. Shaughnessy, Jr. 1955 Graduated from Harvard Business School. 1955 -1957 Salesman in New York for Sam Moore Chair. 1957 Salesman in New York for Heritage 1958 - 1968 Vice - President Sales and Marketing for Sam Moore Chair. 1968 - 1969 Vice - President Sales for General Interiors. 1970 - 1973 Vice - President Sales and Marketing for Consolidated Furniture. 1973 - 1978, Vice - President Sales and Marketing for Singer Furniture. 1979 - 1982 President of Singer Furniture. 1982 - 1985 President of Burlington Furniture. 1985 - 1990 President of Berkline Corporation. 1991 - 1995 Executive Vice - President of Singer Furniture. 1996 Retired as Vice - Chairman of Singer Furniture.