Bruce O'Shaughnessy

Bruce O’Shaughnessy, 59, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on July 22, 1965, in Amsterdam to the late Carol Roby Wilson and Robert O’Shaughnessy. He attended local schooling and worked in the production industry. Bruce moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2016 and returned to Amsterdam in 2024. Bruce thoroughly loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Bruce was predeceased by his parents, as well as his siblings Carol Martin, Lawrence Wilson, and David Wilson.

He is survived by his children Bruce O’Shaughnessy Jr., Chanell Bier, Kyle VanSlyke, Justin (Justina) VanSlyke, Janessa VanSlyke, Devin Salvione, and Kadin Salvione; bonus son Dennis Bier; grandchildren Kaiden O’Shaughnessy, Gavin VanSlyke, Briella VanSlyke, Camron VanSlyke, Mason VanSlyke, Landon VanSlyke, Quegan Bier, Maria Bier, Nelson Bier, and Amia Poultney; companion Cheryl Dezolt and her children Brianna Panasiuk and Sharlene Dezolt of Las Vegas, NV; sisters Bridget O’Shaughnessy, Dawna (Patrick) Whelly, Elaine (Robert) Baker, Sonia Wilson, Joyce (Johnny Mantilla) Wilson, and Gert (Mark) Branch; brothers Brian Wilson, Ricky Burton, Jamie Wilson, and Fred Wilson; god sisters Kim Teabout and Stacy Drew; along with several nieces and nephews who loved their uncle Bruce.

Bruce’s arrangements have been entrusted to Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY 12010. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 2pm at Green Hill Cemetery, Church Street in Amsterdam, where Bruce will be laid to rest next to his mother. A celebration of life will follow at The Century Club, 130 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, from 3pm to 6pm.