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Steve Eliason
November 28, 2020
While at Thanksgiving dinner the other day with my sister and her family I met a friend of hers who is in the bicycle business. I mentioned to Ginny that the person who taught me how it ride a 2 wheeler was none other than Ally, not even knowing that she had passed. Ginny then mentioned this page and sent it to me so I could share that little story. Hope everyone is doing well.
Mike Eliason
November 25, 2019
You are still on my Prayer list. Hope and pray you are soaring with the Angels in heaven. Mike Eliason 11/25/19
December 28, 2014
I still miss you Al and think of you everyday, it's already been three years but it feels like yesterday . I pray you are soaring with the angels. Love, pat
January 4, 2012
My sincere condolences to Ally's family and friends. I worked with Ally at Columbia, and we shard many a laugh and good times. She left for another position, and I Couldn't believe she was leaving me. I know you are making the Angel's laugh.
Carol Mastrogiovanni
Heather Kilroy
December 9, 2011
From the moment I met Ally, I loved her. She sized me up when she found out I was marrying her nephew, and I was relieved when I passed the test. After that, I felt immediately welcomed into the family and I appreciated and respected Ally's devotion to her family as well as her willingness to embrace new members. I enjoyed so many fun times with her dancing, crabbing, and hanging out, as well as some really great conversations about the mysteries of life. Ally was amazing and very special. I'm honored to have become her niece and friend.
December 6, 2011
I didn't have the privilege of knowing
Ally in those early years.It's been close
to 30 years ago that I met her.They are years of memories I will cherish that go on and on.Laughter she brought to me to last a lifetime.Right up to a
day I spent with her in mid-Sept. She had that great sense of humor,her quiet
inside laugh,and those facial expressions that "said it all" while we
would reminiscence.Her love of life,
boating,fishing and crabbing.Believe
me you haven't crabbed till you crab with the "craboligist".We loved to sit on her boat drink beer and tell lies.
We've shared many things but girl's
week-ends were the best.From the Mts.to the shore.Ally was as genuine as leather,crazy as a bedbug,and a no
frills kinda girl.She left an impact on everyone fortunate enough to be a part of her life.I loved her like a
"sister" and will truly miss her till
we meet again. Rosebud
Ginny Eliason Haynes
December 5, 2011
I, too, grew up on Greeby St, one of the most populated streets with kids in the city of Phila. but Ally always stood out among the many with her dazzling always present smile that will always be her trademark along with her kindness. She was my next door neighbor along with all of the bewitching blond haired, blue eyed Shaw girls. We shared secret message knocks on the adjoining walls with our codes and there was never a dull moment. Ally will be dearly missed by all, but her smile will live on in our hearts until we all join her.
karen mchale
December 4, 2011
sorry i wasnt atthe service,just couldnt do it with the holidays coming soon,im sadenough dealing with holidays without my pown parentss,judst couldnt endure any more stress orsadness right now!but sending my love and sympathy to the shaw family!never met ally but heard from otheres what a nice,cool person she was!
Patty & Marty Shaw
December 4, 2011
Ally I know is so very very proud at the joyous way her family and friends expressed there love and memories of a life cut so short. Marty and I attended her service yesterday. We were just overwhelmed at the sadness of her loss but we took home a feeling of comfort and peace and also a sense of pride and I now realize just how lucky I am to be a part of Allys' family. It was the greatest celebration of someones life I ever experienced and thank God I was a part of it. We will miss Ally but look forward to the 1st Annual Ally Shaw Memorial Crab Fest/Feast & Contest. Love you'll Patty DeMarco and Marty Shaw formerly of Philly and now Pocono Folk
Ray Martin
December 3, 2011
I will always remember her smile, and all the repair "bargin" stories she had regarding her boat. Best memories, the day she took me, Pat and Matthew out on her boat in Sea Isle, the weekend mountain trip to I think her aunt's house, and the corner years growing up..parties, singing Rolling Stone songs with her...wow Great Times!!! Thanks for being in my life....
Bacon Family
December 2, 2011
We enjoyed her company and have fond memories of her down at the shore. She was a wonderful soul and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed!
Barbara
December 2, 2011
I know that Ally will be missed by everyone who knew her. I hope she is in a better place and has found a pair of those old sneakers she always loved. I will miss her. My thoughts are with you all.
Mary Cole Ullman
December 2, 2011
I will have wonderful memories of my dear friend for the rest of my life, even though you forced me to go crabbing and water ski when I can't even swim! I rejoice for you because your suffering is over and you now know more joy than ever before. We, Al, Mary and Moose, miss you so much. May perpetual light shine upon you my friend.
Tom Robinson
December 1, 2011
I am so very privileged to have known you, Ally. I will indeed miss you. You touched so many of us and I always looked forward to your company. May we meet again one day, Ally to pick up where we are leaving off. Love ya.
Gina Sargent
December 1, 2011
Ally was one of those people who made more than an impression on you--she made an imprint. She could find humor in anything and had the gift of making everyone laugh. She was a great friend to me & my husband, and we will miss her dearly.
December 1, 2011
Our condolences from the Ross family . Ally was always a beautiful and happy person. Our cousin will always be in our heart and prayers. Patsy and Jimmy
kareb mchale
December 1, 2011
godbless her andthe whole family!
Ed Shwed
December 1, 2011
Sigh, another light gone out in our lives. I hadn't laid eyes on Ally since the nineties,and yet thought of her the other day when an acquaintence told me of her new kid, Ally! I stated the this was my first girlfriend's name. It's been 40 years since that time, and I've not encountered anyone since with that same sparkle. Sail on, girl!
Diana Zinnie
December 1, 2011
Ally taught us how to live as Independent women in a world that thought we should live otherwise... "and in the end its not the years in your life that count... it is the life in your years." I will miss your infectious good will toward others, your willingness to be open and always forgiving, love you Ally... Di
Alma Nowmos
December 1, 2011
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved sister Ally. You remain in my prayers.
Adam Knauss
December 1, 2011
Most of my memories of Ally involve crabbing, boating, and the shore. To me, that means she knew how to enjoy life. Once when I was about 6 or 7 years old, she let me drive the boat for a few minutes. That was so cool - it made my day. Cap'n Ally, you will be missed.
jackie skammer
December 1, 2011
What can we say about our Ally who was so easy to laugh
Dot Mahaffey
December 1, 2011
Ally was such a great person. Someone that would do anything for anyone if at all possible. She had such a big heart and I will truly miss her, her laugh, her attitude, even her singing Jimmy Buffet's "Cheeseburger in Paradise", for all who never heard it, that was a real treat! She was a nut! Rest in Peace my friend.
December 1, 2011
I will never forget that great big smile Ally always had. Living next door to her on Greeby street we shared alot of the same memories.Swimming at Tom Greens lake. partying, Crabbing in that little creek at chestnut neck.and so on. Rest in peace my friend With Love Mike Eliason
December 1, 2011
I used to work with Ally at Fox in Philly in the early 1980's. She was a very special person.
Steve Saphos
Marie H
December 1, 2011
Friends are angels that follow you through life. Ally was an angel here on Earth, and now she is one in Heaven. I will always miss my dear, kind, sweet, Angel Friend, Alice.
Love,
Sandy
Laura Robinson
December 1, 2011
Ally was always full of life and sunshine. She had a good time wherever she was and brought the best out in all. Ally will be deeply missed.
My deepest sympathies for the Shaw/Buchinsky Family and may your memories bring you comfort. Ally will be in our hearts forever.
Marcy (Curry) Knauss
December 1, 2011
I cannot believe that my oldest and dearest friend is gone. Ally and I grew up together on Greeby St. and remained close friends throughout these many years. What a funny, sarcastic, sharp-witted person she was. What a caring, supportive and giving friend she was. I will never, ever forget my BFF !!!! Missing you so much, Shaw face!! Love, Marcy Curry Knauss
December 1, 2011
I will always have wonderful memories of Ally from our early days on Greeby St, riding bikes, trick or treating, swimming at Boulevard pools, going to the dances at St Matts and Ransom. All of the things kids do growing up in Philadelphia.
She was so much fun and a really great person. I will miss her and her kind spirit.
Love Marie (Bee Curry) Coyle
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