Frederick Shire

Frederick Shire, 92, of Holland Twp., NJ passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 at his home. Born: July, 3, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, Frederick was a long time resident of Holland Twp, son of the late Charles and Anna O'Donnell Shire. Personal: Frederick served in the US Navy and was a veteran of World War II. He survived the sinking of the U.S.S. Woods and was awarded commendation for gallant devotion to duty for manning his battle station for more than two hours after the ship was torpedoed. Frederick worked at the Riegel Paper Corp. in Milford, NJ and then later as a custodian and bus driver for Holland Twp. School for many years, before retiring in 1982. Fredrick was a man with a great sense of humor. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. Survivors: Frederick is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Wismer Shire, with whom he just celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on January 2, 2013; his two daughters, Patsy Sassaman and her husband, Darwin Bones of Holland Twp., NJ and Kay Levin of West Dennis, MA; four grandchildren, David Sassaman, Tangee Sassaman, Scott Levin and Eric Levin; and six great grandchildren, Jacob, Briana, Cheyenne, Collin, Moira and Ava. Frederick was predeceased by his two sisters, Anna Licausi and Mary Silva; and his brother, Jeff Shire. Services: Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of the Johnson-Walton Funeral Home, Milford, NJ. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Milford-Holland Rescue Squad, PO Box 251, Milford, NJ 08848 or to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822. For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.JohnsonWalton.com.