Charles “Charlie” Phillip Shaughnessy Jr.,77,of Port Charlotte, Florida died on October 13^th, 2025, at his home after a long-fought battle from the effects of Agent Orange and have served at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina.

Charlie was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania on Thursday, November 6, 1947, to the late Sadie(August) & Charles P. Shaughnessy.

Charlie joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966 and served in Vietnam where his valor was recognized with many awards; including two Purple Heart awards, two bronze stars, including one pinned on him by former President Richard M. Nixon, a Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Service Medal with one Vietnamese Campaign medal and a National Defense Service medal and several others.

Charlie was known in the local community for having used the skills and thinking he learned from his time in Vietnam to help find the remains of another local veteran, Eric Hall. He was very proud of this achievement and helped Hall’s family find some peace. Charlie was one to help anyone in need and was so proud of his time spent serving our country.

Charlie was our friend, our brother and our hero. You are much loved and missed every day……Semper Fi Devil Dog !!

A Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post #113 in Rotonda West on November 9^th, 2025, at 12:00 noon with refreshments following the ceremony. Graveside services will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery on December 5^th, 2025, at 2:30 pm where Charlie will be rested amongst other veteran heroes in the Memorial Wall.

All friends and loved ones are welcome to the services, please bring your photos and stories to share of this amazing man.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel