Photo courtesy of Reed & Benoit Funeral Home Inc. - Watertown
Dec 28, 1983 - Dec 9, 2025
We would like to send our condolences to all of Jerry's friends and family ,his Mom was a good friend of ours. We are very sorry for his loss. With my much sympathy, John & Joanne Ratigliano
Joanne Ratigliano
December 17, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
Enjoyed working with you at Jain. R I P Jerry
Peter Hardwick
December 15, 2025
Sending prayers to your family
Amanda Loomis
December 15, 2025 | NY
You will be missed by so many. Such a kind spirit ready to help anyone. Rest in peace. Sincere condolences to your family.
LYNDA COLEMAN
December 15, 2025 | Watertown, NY
Bullfrog,
You were one of a kind. You touched so many lives. You were a friend to everyone that you met. RIP with your "mom" Mary.
Karen Granger
December 15, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Friend
JJ was friends with my son growing up. He was always so polite when at our house. Its so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his children and family.
Kim Jackson
December 15, 2025 | Watertown, NY | Neighbor
You'll always hold a special place in my heart Jay!! As each passing day I wait around waiting for my phone to ring or a meme to be shared, I feel so empty. I will make sure you'll always be remembered along with your friends that loved you dearly!! Hope your at rest Jay ❤❤until me meet again
Michaela Sampson
December 15, 2025 | Evans Mills, NY | Friend
I will never forget your kind heart. You will be deeply missed. So lucky to have been able to call you my friend.
Ashley
December 14, 2025 | Friend
JJ- always will remember your quiet and funny sense of humor. Chillin at your grandmas house. You were a great guy that knew how to have fun. You’ll always be a fond memory. May you rest in peace and be pain free now. Thanks for being a core childhood memory. Much love always. #SuperiorStreetDays
Just A Girl
December 13, 2025 | NY | Friend
Jeremiah J. Shinkle, 41, of Carthage New York, passed away at Albany Medical Tuesday the ninth of December surrounded by his family.
He was born in Watertown December 28, 1983, to Evelyn Starre Albro Shinkle of Watertown, New York. Jeremiah was employed at Jain irrigation for sixteen years. He was recently employed at Family Dollar until his passing.
Jeremiah was known for making work fun; he was always the life of the "party". Jeremiah enjoyed spending time with his family especially during the holidays and football season (Go Packers). Jeremiah enjoyed the outdoors and grilling for his friends and family. Jeremiah also enjoyed watching college sports, the Yankees, the Green Bay Packers “GO PACK GO”. Jeremiah truly enjoyed playing sports with his son.
Jeremiah was a kindhearted and caring individual who would do anything for anyone he wore his heart on his sleeve.
Jeremiah is survived by his daughter, Maya Shinkle of Watertown New York; his son, Chatum Shinkle of Carthage New York; two brothers, Jeffrey Potter and Jesse Potter; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews.
Jeremiah was predeceased by his mother, Evelyn Starre Albro Shinkle, and his grandparents, Gary and Mary Albro.
Calling hours will be from 3:00pm – 5:00pm Friday, December 19th at the Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of his family.
Jeremiah will be greatly missed.
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