Shawn Kelly Phalen's Obituary
Shawn Kelly Phalen of Tavares passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the age of 57 years. He was born in Elmhurst, Illinois to Michael J. and Dolores Phalen. Shawn proudly served his country in the US Marine Corp. He moved to Florida in 2011, staying in Tampa for a short time and then moved to Tavares from Spring Hill in January 2013. Shawn was an Executive Chef and Banquet Director, working in hotels and assisted living facilities until he retired. He is remembered and will be dearly missed by his girlfriend of 5 ½ years, Carmen Orengo; father and step-mother, Michael and Wray Phalen of CA; brothers, Michael Phalen of CA and Tim Phalen of IA; sister, Erin Cruise of PA; daughter, Christina; sons, Michael Anthony and CJ and 2 children from previous marriages; Aunt Rosie of MI; best friends, Seth Kerr, Barbara and Buck Rogers, Bobby Parsons and Tom Rost, his manager. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared on the tribute wall at www.SteversonHamlinHilbish.com
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