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Michael Shaw Obituary

Michael C. Shaw of West Chester Michael C. Shaw, 64, of West Chester, passed away July 27, 2013 at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after a valiant battle with cancer. His family was at his side at the time of his passing. Born and raised in Detroit, Mike graduated from Redford High School in 1968 and Michigan State University in 1972. He volunteered to serve as a Naval officer and was assigned as a surface warfare officer aboard the U.S.S. Detroit from 1972 to 1974. After completing his naval service, he launched his corporate career in the Philadelphia area, working in labor relations management for such companies as Merck Sharp & Dohme, Lukens Steel and Rexnord. Mike will most be remembered by his family and friends for his unending sense of humor and compassion for the human spirit. His favorite pursuit was enjoying time with his family. A natural handyman, he took pride in the repairs he made to his house and cars and used each one as an excuse to acquire a newer and more powerful tool. He was inspired by music of all types from choral to Steely Dan. In addition to serving on the vestry, he sang with the Men and Boys Choir at Holy Trinity Church in West Chester for a number of years. More recently, he became a parishioner of The Cathedral Church of St. John's in Wilmington, Del. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Catherine; his sons, David (Tricia) and Timothy; daughter Laura; grandson Hayven; mother Avis Hinks; and brother Jay. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos Cooper Shaw. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service 11 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Pleasant Grove Road, West Chester, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment is private Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. 610-696-1181, www.DellaFH.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2013.

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George and Betsy Kissell

July 23, 2024

It´s interesting that this post just appeared in my email. Betsy and I were driving down 202 outside of West Chester a few days ago and I thought about Mike and Cathy, wondering if Cathy still was living in the home, and wondering if Mike ever finished those floors. He was so meticulous. God works in mysterious ways bringing memories of Mike to me at this time. I´ve said a special prayer for his family today because I´m sure they miss him, but also know that God blessed them all with many good memories. George and Betsy Kissell

George Kissell

July 23, 2020

I still often think of Mike. He was such a great co-worker. Always positive and enthusiastic. We had so much fun on our recruiting trips for Lukens. I’ll never forget worrying about getting into trouble because he booked us into the Plaza Hotel in NYC for a recruiting trip. But it didn’t bother Mike. He just laughed in typical fashion. I’m sure his family deeply misses him. He was way to young to leave this world but he’s in Heaven looking down on his family.

Dan Mitzner

August 27, 2013

Mr Shaw was a very nice man. He will be missed by my family. Our thoughts and prayers to the Shaw family.

Judy Moorman

August 7, 2013

I am deeply saddened to hear about Mike's passing. I had the pleasure to work with Mike at Rexnord. I made a trip in February to Milwaukee with him for training and it was cold and snowing. He got up each day and heated up the car before myself and the other person with us got in it. Also every trip he made to our facility in New Orleans he always took the time to walk around in our shop and ask about the employee's family. If someone was having a problem he would remember to ask them about it on his next visit. I could go on for a while about how wonderful he was but the best way that I describe Mike is that he was a true gentlemen and one of the "Good Guys".

Jason Pyrah

July 31, 2013

Mike will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Pyrah family members. He orchestrated my dad's transfer from the Rexnord plant in Markham, Ontario to Philadelphia, and made sure that our move from Canada to the USA was seamless. My mom and dad and I are now American citizens because of Mike's efforts that helped us through the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization process. We miss him.

William Riley

July 30, 2013

Cathy,
I am deeply saddened by your tremendous loss--a wonderful and devoted person to you and the family. He was full of life and enjoyed it immensely. My condolences to you and your entire family. Receive him, Lord, into your everlasting arms.

marlo king

July 30, 2013

cathy

I am so sorry for the sadness you and your family are feeling now.
My prayers are with you.

Cathy Samms

July 30, 2013

Cathy
Thoughts and prays going out to you and your family. I am so glad I got to meet you and Michael.

George and Betsy Kissell

July 30, 2013

I worked with Mike at Lukens and he was so much fun to be around. He had a wonderful sense of humor and we have often thought about him and Cathy over the years. Betsy and I often wondered if he ever finished the floors in the house because he was so meticulous and described how he would clean the grooves in the floor. We still talk about our work trip to DC and our wonderful dinner with Mike and Cathy at La Nicoise where our son Patrick who was 18 months old saw Darth Vader during the cabaret show. Our prayers go out to his family who he loved dearly. We know he will be missed by all.

Lillian & John Hamill

July 30, 2013

Sending thought and prayers to the shaw family. Mike was a great guy and good neighbor. He will be missed.

Bob & Sue Krafft

July 29, 2013

An amazing gentlemen, so much fun to be with, always put everyone's concerns before his own. We will miss him dearly.

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