Yuriy Shakhnes, 81, of Cranford, NJ, died on Saturday May 21, 2016, at Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ. Born in Moscow, Russia, Yuriy moved to America in 1992. He was a metallurgical engineer, and the beloved husband of Vera Monosova, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his son: Alexander Shaknes and his wife Valentina of Brooklyn, NY, and three grandchildren: Peter, Nicholas, and Alice. Family and friends are invited at 11:00AM Wednesday May 25, 2016, at Gray Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue, Cranford to Yuriy's visitation and funeral service. Graveside services will follow at 12:15 PM, Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield.
Yuriy enjoyed writing Russian Poetry, one of his poems is included below.
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