JOHN M. "JACK" SHOOP

Jack was my chef instructor at the CIA
Class of 89,
He was super passionate about teaching and a master at drilling the philosophy into your soul.
Jack was One of the Greats!! He left his mark on my life.
He will be missed and always remembered..
Wishing All the best to his family.
Rob Thompson

I was just inforfmed of Jackie's death. My deepest sympathy to the entire Shoop family. I have known Jackie and his family for over 50 years. Jackie was one of the most unique individuals I have had the pleasure of knowing and growing up with.

Carlo D'Orazio Glenolden, Pa.

mr.shoop was the only chef who believed in me when no one else did. My name is james m. Adams. And i had the joy of working with jack at the wharf seafood in tallahassee fl in 1992.He taught me two of the greatest insights to life,that i still use, and teach my own kids to this day....One...Look in the mirror!if you find yourself doing sonthing wrong..look in the mirror,and check yourself,then correct it....Two...As long as you love to cook,you will never be without work!...WHY?..EVERYBODY...

My prayers go out to the entire Shoop Family and Friends. Jack was a great Culinary Master. However he was a better friend, always living life and cooking full throtle. Now he is working with the chefs who inspired him, Escoffier, Careme, Point, et al. Dinner just got more Heavenly.

Jack Shoop CMC was my friend & mentor from the day I started working for him in 1983 at Jacques Upper Crust and subsequently at the Ponte Vecchio and Golden Pheasant. He taught me Escoffier. Any one who knows cuisine knows that is everything. His attention to detail was masterful and eloquent. It was his teaching that elevated my career.

To one of the best guys I have ever known. Great Chef and friend who helped educate my pallet. I will always be grateful! You will be missed. Your friend, Greg Fisher and wife, Gale

I worked for him in Tallahassee. He told me think of it as a jewel. "refinement" like you are working with a green bean cook it to refinement "perfect".

My sincere condoloences to the Shoop family. I am deeply saddened to hear of Chef's passing. Our lives are richer having known him.

My sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to Christy his wife, daughters Jennifer, Jacquelyn, and Hailey. Sister Diane, brothers Allan and Joe as well as his extended family and there are many of us. He has been a true inspiration in my life, from my days at the CIA to the day of his passing. I can see Jack standing side by side with Escoffier looking down at all of us. We should now celebrate the excellence that he stood for and make him proud. So long my dear friend.

Gone but not...