Paul M. Shust, Sr., 78, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO. He was born June 4, 1943 in Bronx, NY, the son of Albert T. and Mae (Martinsak) Shust.
Paul had been a resident of Grain Valley, MO for the past 8 years moving from the Bronx, where he had been a Police Officer with the New York Police Department. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Paul was active as a Little League Baseball coach and umpire in his time in New York. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Warwick, NY. He was also a member of the V.F.W., Odessa, MO, the American Legion in Oak Grove, MO, and the Elk’s Lodge in Blue Springs, MO.
He married Elizabeth Gilligan on January 20, 1968 in Bronx, NY, she preceded him in death October 5, 2019. He was also preceded in death by his son, Matthew, and three brothers, Robert, Richard, and Albert. Survivors include his sons, Paul M. Shust, Jr. and wife Kristin, Bryn Mawr, PA, Richie Shust and wife Jennifer, Blue Springs, MO, two sister-in-laws, Marge Shust, Middletown, NY, Ree Shust, Montvale, NJ, and two grandchildren, Thomas and Brianne.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St., Blue Springs, MO 64015. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Paul’s name are suggested to Wounded Warriors Foundation or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals. Memories of Paul and words of comfort for his family may be shared at www.meyerfuneralchapel.com.
Paul was a member of our organization for many years. I enjoyed working many games with him. He was a good man and will be missed. Orange County Baseball Umpires Association.
Rest easy brother we have the watch from here.
Boyd Breedlove
Police Officer
Grain Valley Police Department
Rich and Paul Jr.., Steve and I are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We had so many great memories over many years in baseball and around town! You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Paul for serving our country. Because of your service to our country we can all live our lives in freedom and peace. Also thank you for being a “POLICE OFFICER”.
God bless you for keeping our country sake and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us and for all the lives you have saved by being a police officer.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
Richie and Paul Junior so sorry to hear of your dad‘s passing. Have many great memories of your dad And mom over the years. Please know that I’m keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul Jr, Richie and families, as we cannot be with you at this time please accept our heartfelt condolences on your dads passing. We have known Paul since we were teenagers in the Bronx, cops together in NYC and neighbors for some 45+ years in Warwick. A good friend, a good cop and great neighbor.
Richie
I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing
Many many great memories
I’ll always remember he always had 2 cups of coffee In Hand
And a peach pit in his mouth
Was the best coach that Aaron had
And Aaron always considered him a friend
Adele
It was a honor and privilege knowing this man. He always had inspirational stories and kind words of encouragement. Keeping the Shust family in my prayers.
We have the watch from here brother.
Corene Hutchens
Police Officer
Grain Valley Police Department
Richard and Paul I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. He and your Mom were good friends and neighbors, always there for my family. I’m sad, and keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
I will truly miss you Paul. I know the last year was very tough for you. You were always my smile during the crazy Christmas season. Some how I knew this year when you said you hoped to see me next year that I wouldn’t see your smile again. The Christmas season will truly not be the same without you. I hope you are at peace with your wife and son. Thank you for putting a smile on my face the last 8 years .