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Sewall Shaw Obituary

SHAW - Sewall S. (Jack), of Fort Myers, Fl. (formerly of Baldwin, L.I.) on October 17, 2007. Mr. Shaw was an employee of Mobil Oil Corp. for over 40 years, retiring as Assistant Secretary. He was also a member of the Corporate Secretaries of America. Beloved husband of the late Vera D. Loving father of Alan R. Shaw and Suzanne Gaskell. Cherished grandfather of Gregory Gaskell, Jeffrey Gaskell, Stephanie Warson, Stephen Shaw, Todd Shaw and Bradley Shaw. Adored great grandfather of 11. Dear brother of the late Christine Ford. The family will receive friends this evening only (Friday) 7-9:30 PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. Funeral service 8:00 PM. Interment Saturday 11:30 AM Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 19, 2007.

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Joan Kilgen

October 19, 2007

Sue and Lee,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father, Sue. I hope the whole family is well.
Joan Kilgen

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