Harry R. Shakespeare
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HARRY R. SHAKESPEARE
AGE: 95 FREEHOLD TWP.
Harry R. Shakespeare, 95, of Freehold Township died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at home. Mr. Shakespeare was born in Staten Island, N.Y. He was originally from the Westerleigh section of Staten Island and had resided in the Huguenot section of Staten Island before moving to Freehold Township 44 years ago. Mr. Shakespeare was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He had attended Manhattan College, New York City. He was a lieutenant for the Fire Department of New York, assigned to Engine Company No 157, Staten Island, and served for over 35 years before his retirement. He was a professional drummer; also a pianist and organist; and a former barbershop quartet singer and member of the Freehold Fire Department Band.
He was predeceased by a brother, Bill Shakespeare, who was an All-American football player at the University of Notre Dame. Surviving are his wife, Mary Madory Shakespeare; two sons, Edward and Dave Shakespeare; and three grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn, Laura Jeanne, and Craig Russell Shakespeare.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, August 28 at the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold, followed by entombment at Maplewood Chapel Mausoleum, Freehold.
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September 10, 2010
Dear Mary, Ed and Family,
So sorry to hear of Harry's passing. I always enjoyed our "Pick" parties for football season. I'm sure you have many great memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Mayberry, Deerfield Beach, FL
Patrick O'Connor
August 29, 2010
I worked with Lieutenant Shakespeare for a couple of years before he retired from 157. A hearty laugh with a wry sense of humor. A really nice man to have responded with. I was with Lad. 80 which is quartered in the same house. Make music up there Lieu, but not too heavy on the drums.
Michele Runko
August 29, 2010
Dave and Family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
The Runko Family
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
August 29, 2010
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow attendee and the family at this time. Attendees are recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers". Perhaps, the time at MC was both formative and important to our comrade. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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