Barry Shank

(Asbury Park Press)

BARRY SHANK
AGE: 61 RUMSON
Barry Shank, 61, of Del Ray Beach, FL and Rumson, NJ died suddenly on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Barry was born in Niagra Falls, NY and was raised in West Long Branch, NJ. He attended Monmouth Regional High School, graduating in 1966. After high school he joined the U.S. Marine Corps where he was deployed to Viet Nam with the 2nd Battalion, 26 Marines and spent 13 months in combat in Quang Tri Province and other combat zones. During his 18 months of service, he received numerous medals and commendations for heroism and action on the battle field. He lived in Rumson for 17 years where he raised his four children before moving to Florida. He was employed for many years by Weiss and Woolrich Roofing in Deerfield Beach, FL.
Barry is predeceased by his sister, Karen Keller. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Shank of West Long Branch; his nephew, Larry Madlung of Long Branch; his wife, Sherry McHeffey of Rumson; his four children, Jessica Douglas and her husband Damien, his son Hunter Shank, his daughter Lyndsay Jackson and her husband Sam, and his son Scott Shank, all of Corpus Christi, Texas. He is also survived by his two step daughters, Leigh Squillante and her husband Michael of West Allenhurst NJ and Amanda Kennedy and her husband Gregg of Rumson, NJ. Other survivors include his nine grandchildren, Tyler and Gavin Douglas, Harper Shank, Mickey, Chrissy and Jenny Squillante, and Jimmy, Wesley, and Maren Kennedy. And, his dog Tommy.
Barry was the type of person whose presence lit up a room. Those who knew him could not help but admire his charismatic warmth, sincerity, sense of humor, incredible smile and genuine love of life. He was a dedicated family man and held a very strong belief in his Christian faith and his love of this country. We are all blessed to have had him in our lives... Semper Fi Barry. We will love and miss you forever.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 1st at 12 noon at the First Baptist Church of Long Branch, 499 Bath Avenue, Long Branch, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to the Disabled American Veterans Association, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio 45250-0301 Attn: Gift Processing.