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John M. Shaw

John Shaw Obituary

John M. Shaw

AGE: 54 • Aberdeen

John M. Shaw, age 54, died January 14, 2012 at his residence in Aberdeen, NJ. Born in Hammonton, NJ, John was a graduate of Saint Joseph's High School in Hammonton, and Upsula College in North Jersey.

John was a well-respected tennis pro and mentor to numerous students in the Monmouth County area for many years. A memorial honoring John and his accomplishments will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 7:00pm at the Little Silver Tennis Club 100 Birch Ave. Little Silver, NJ 07739

This is being organized by the owners of the club and Patti Shaw. Please RSVP by Monday, February 6, 2012 by calling the club at: 732-741-0200. We ask that friends and former students of John's be prepared to share their memories with everyone and encourage everyone to bring pictures to also share.

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Published by Asbury Park Press from Jan. 20 to Jan. 22, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for John Shaw

26 Entries

Arlene DeLuca

January 30, 2012

To Maire,charlotte,Elaine,paul,Walt
So sorry to hear about John my prays are with you and your family he was a great person.

Nancy and Sherri

January 27, 2012

May god rest John's soul in peace, we lost a good man and it's still a shock. We are keeping him in our paryers and god bless you and keep you strong. Love you, Sherri and Nancy from Accounting

Justin Drazin

January 25, 2012

I began taking lessons with John in Little Silver when I was about 7 years old. For the better part of 10 years, John taught me everything from diversity of baseline shots, to serving at spots instead of simply serving to my opposition. He took me from a good player to a great player and enabled me with the skills to win a New Jersey State Championship when I was 16. His dedication to teaching was unmatched and his personality was contagious. In addition to tennis, John taught me about life, often staying well after my lessons were over to discuss school, my family, and the world. I am proud to say that I knew John as a coach, a mentor, and most importantly, as a friend. He will be greatly missed, but always remembered. RIP John.- Sincerely, Justin Drazin

Joe Nuara

January 25, 2012

To the Shaw family. I'm extremely sorry for your loss. John was a great coach to me and essentially got me to play college Div1 tennis. I will always remember him reaching out to me throughout my career and his tough tactics to get me back on track. I dreaded but loved our sessions together and i'm sure many felt the same.

Ms.Daryl Fahey Barker

January 23, 2012

To the Shaw Family,
The world lost such a great tennis coach! My deepest sorrows go out to you. Please know that John pushed me to my limits and beyond and has imprinted on my life to make myself a better person. I have very fond memories of him from the Tennis club on Hwy 34 in Matawan, NJ. My prayers are with you.

Michael Fahey

January 23, 2012

Shaw Family:
The Fahey Family is so very sad for your loss. Mr. John Shaw was a special person who sparked and channeled my sister, Daryl, brother Matthew, and my passion for tennis. He will be forever in our thoughts and prayers.

The Ashari Family

January 22, 2012

We wish words could express our deepest sorrow. It is a great shame that John's innovative style of coaching will be forever lost to the world. We miss a great friend and a great man but he will always live in our hearts. God bless his soul!

Marie Pagano Caccese

January 22, 2012

I went to school with John, K-12 at St. Joseph's. Always a friendly face, always a helping hand, always a gentleman, so many fond memories. My condolences to all his family and friends. To soon to lose a man so fine!

January 21, 2012

The greatest legacies a man can leave are the good memories and deeds that people will always cherish. We will always remember you for your selflessness, the love you bestowed, and the help and advice you would give to anyone who asked for it. You will live in our hearts forever. Until me meet again!

Marie and Vince Passalaqua

ali jamalkhani

January 21, 2012

Dear john,we will never forget you and always remember you for who you were,a caring and loving person & excellent tennis coach and a great mentor and a great husband who loved and admired Pati so much! Ali& Noushin& nima jamalkhani

Tracy Zawacki-Rieckert

January 21, 2012

I still remember hitting three forehands and running around the court to pick up balls and sprinting to get back..:) We drove an hour from Northern NJ for your clinics. They were THAT good...much thanks for being a wonderful teacher and friend to my entire family. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Shaw family.

Tara Graff

January 20, 2012

John, I'll never forget how much you believed in me and pushed me to be the best tennis player. For years, 7:00pm at jersey 34 was our time slot. To this day, I'll never forget "choppy feet". You were a very important part of my life, and i'll never forget you!

Rick Guffanti

January 20, 2012

To John my friend,
What can I say, you gave me my first car…sure it was a 77 yellow chevette or “Vette” as I liked to call it. The dent in the front right quarter panel, you had to feather the gas pedal around turns so it wouldn't stall, and forget about getting up the hill on route 34 faster than 20 mph if you didn't get a good running start. But, still I was thankful. You were the one person who truly motivated me, who knew cursing & insulting someone was motivational, but it worked for me… You were ahead of your time with your drill sessions, the inside out forehand and taking the ball out of the air. You were truly gifted in your craft of tennis, but more so with your patience. I will truly miss you my friend

Erica O'Neill

January 20, 2012

My heart goes out to you Patti. You were there for him every day and Im so sorry he is no longer here with you.

Susan Bartl-Dean

January 20, 2012

I can't believe such a great man was taken from us so soon... Now I know how lucky I was to have him as a tennis coach and friend. Didn't realize that when I traveled every weekend from Rochester, NY to Jersey 34 by plane to get my butt chewed out on the tennis court! I spent a 1/2 year with his best friends and trained with John everyday. (senior year) I was lucky to have been able to see who he was off the court as well... I now treasure those memories and the conversations as friends... Patti you are in my thoughts... Please know he will be very missed and was thought of as the best of the best! Blessings and Peace ... Always.

Erica O'Neill

January 20, 2012

Rest in peace John. You taught me everything I know and I'll cherish the many hours and years you spent with me pushing me to do my best each and every time. You made a huge difference not just in my life but in many lives. Hope you know how respected you were as a coach and as a person. Thank you for all you did for me. You will be greatly missed.

Joe Pino

January 20, 2012

My condolences to the Shaw family members especially to his sister Charlotte & husband John, and his younger brother Walt. I was briefly a classmate of John's when I went to SJ school and remember him leading us in the daily class Rosery in second grade. I also have memories of playing catch at Line, tossing high pops. While we lost touch after those very early years after transfer to Hammonton, the fond memories remain. God guide your final journey John. Joe Pino

Nancy McShea

January 20, 2012

Rest in peace, John. I always enjoyed our talks about your tennis phenoms -- especially the talented Erica O'Neill. Nancy McShea

Lynne Fagan-Walrod

January 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Shaw family during this difficult time...May you rest in peace John....Lynne Fagan-Walrod

PATTI SHAW

January 19, 2012

JOHN, MY LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. IT WAS AN HONOR TO SPEND ALMOST TWENTY YEARS WITH YOU. I BELIEVE YOU ARE NO LONGER IN PAIN AND I MISS YOU WITH EVERY OUNCE OF MY BEING. BLESS YOU MY LOVE.

January 19, 2012

John was our daughter's tennis coach; he supported and trained her not only in tennis but also in life...allowed her to discover her talent and her confidence. I shall remember our travels to Little Silver and shall always thank John for the impact that he had on us all.... a kind, intelligent, insightful man and a great coach who had many gifts and graciously shared them with his students and their families. A true loss. Our sincere condolences to John's family. RCL

TRUDY STRAUS

January 18, 2012

R.I.P. JOHN

Jim & Dina Badagliacco

January 17, 2012

Walt and Family:

So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. May happy thoughts comfort you. Bless you all.

Anonymous

January 17, 2012

Although I didn't know John that well, he impressed me with his intelligence and his genuine concern for mentoring his tennis students -- not just about tennis but about life. What a loss.... My sincere condolences to the family.

Pat Carletti

January 17, 2012

Grew up with John. Attended school with him k thru college. We roomed together. Remember the b-ball games at my house. Playing baseball in the cemetery. Lotta good times together. RIP

Michael Straus

January 17, 2012

R.I P. John

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