KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Friends of chef and restaurant owner Shaun Brady gathered Sunday at the Kansas City Irish Fest to mourn his death and celebrate his life.
Brady, a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, was shot to death outside of his Brady & Fox restaurant in Kansas City last week. For years, Brady prepared an Irish breakfast for those attending the Labor Day weekend festival.
This year more than 1,500 people attended the Irish Fest Mass to remember Shuan Brady. At the Mass, Father Don Farnan reflected on Shaun’s life as a restauranteur, family man and friend.
Following the Mass, scores of Shaun’s friends gathered for a toast and blessing at the place where they enjoyed their Irish breakfast. Afterwards, Father Farnan noted how the Kansas City community came together to support the Brady family and each other.
“To know at this Irish Fest, how important it is for people who loved him to be present together,” Father Farnan said. “Being together in one place you know that is your family, and you know that is where the love and the source of the summit of our existence is.”
The Kansas City Irish Fest gave this remembrance of Shaun.
“As a chef, Shaun Brady nourished his community not just with incredible food, but with a deep pride in his culture and a contagious enthusiasm for celebration. The light he brought to our Irish community will endure through those touched by his talent, spirit, and joy for life.”
Brady leaves behind a wife and two young children. Information about making a contribution to a memorial fund can be found HERE
Charges have been filed against two juveniles in connection with the Shaun’s murder. Kansas City police are continuing their investigation.
Murdered Kansas City chef Shaun Brady remembered at Kansas Irish Fest
