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JOHN SHOOP Obituary
JOHN M. "JACK", July 14, 2011. Husband of Christine Cooper Shoop of Phila., PA. Father of Jennifer Powell, Jacqueline Shoop, Hailey Spencer. Also survived by 2 grandchildren Fisher Powell and Charley Rae Powell. Brother of Joseph Shoop, Alan Shoop and Diane Pozzi. Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Tues. 6 to 9 P.M. and Wed. after 9:45 A.M. at THE FUNERAL HOME OF JOHN STRETCH, E. Eagle and St. Denis Rds., Havertown, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Church, 1035 Turner Ave., Drexel Hill at 11 A.M. Interment private.
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for JOHN SHOOP
Rob Thompson
July 8, 2020
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
September 4, 2011
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.
james adams
August 26, 2011
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 HAS TO EAT, AND NOBODY WANTS TO COOK..I thank you MR.shoop you made me who I am today..I will miss you.Your love of the art lives on in me:{ thank you
July 28, 2011
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.
Philip Lloyd CEC
July 28, 2011
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.
July 28, 2011
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
Brandon Sheffield
July 27, 2011
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".
Ted Straub
July 27, 2011
My sincere condoloences to the Shoop family. I am deeply saddened to hear of Chef's passing. Our lives are richer having known him.
Frank Caputo
July 27, 2011
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 forgotten.
Hugh Moran
July 26, 2011
Chef Shoop was my instructor for classical cuisine at The Culinary Institute of America in 1989. He had just earned his Master Chef Certification and was a great influence on me in the pursuit of my career as a chef. My condolences to family
Tom McMonagle
July 21, 2011
I would like to express my sympathy to Chef's family during this difficult time. Chef always had a smile and was always willing to take time out to speak to anyone who approached him. I pray that God helps comfort those who feel the sorrow of Chef Jack's passing.
Steven Dick
July 21, 2011
Sincere condolences to the Shoop Family. Jack was a dynamic soul and a great pleasure to be around. He gave me a professional start long ago and we remained friends through easy and tough times. He remains my definition of the perfect artist and chef. He will be missed by many.
Duane Pickel
July 21, 2011
Jack 's talent as a chef was culinary excellence but his real wealth was his accumulation of friends, he left a very large footprint and will and is missed. Duane Pickel Tallahassee,Fl.
Susan Elliott Muchow
July 20, 2011
We had so many wonderful meals with Jack. The highlight was baked Alaska he made as a surprise for my 18th birthday. My thoughts are with your family Jack, and remembering all the good times we had.
John L Williams
July 20, 2011
Sorry, hope his last years were peaceful. I knew him in Tallahassee and he taught me to cook and appreciate good food and good cooks.
Alana Kousaleos
July 20, 2011
My father is out of the country, but I know he would want me to express our sympathies to the family. He and Mr. Shoop were good friends for many years and I know he will be greatly missed.
-The Kousaleos Family
Noanne Gwynn
July 20, 2011
Jack was a true culinary artist who brought pleasure to many over the years with his
fine food. We were friends and associated through business during his early years in Tallahassee when he raised the level of local dining to new heights.
Jack was a delightful and talented man and I am happy to have known him and shared some of his great meals.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dottie Wiegand
July 20, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He always had a smile and friendly words for everyone: stakeholders, patients, and caregivers alike. His loss is deeply felt here.
Alberta Vickery
July 20, 2011
I am sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I always enjoyed Jack's warm and friendly greeting each time I entered the cafeteria for lunch. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
July 20, 2011
Happiness is good for the body, but sorrow strengthens the spirit. We will miss you dearly Jack. Chas. Smithe
Sallie D'Alonzo
July 19, 2011
I am so sorry to learn of Jack's passing. May God rest his soul.
Mary Grondski
July 19, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Jack's death. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
samantha fleisher
July 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. We remember when Mr.Shoop would make the chocolate moose cups with the straw cookies when we were little and we still talk about them. We have many fond memories of Mr.Shoop and he will always be in our memory. On behalf of the Fleisher Family
July 19, 2011
To the Shoop Family:
So sorry to hear about Jack passing away. My heart go's out to the family.My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. A difficult loss also for his CTCA family! Jack may you rest in peace.
Michele Schulke/CTCA Family
Pat Minyon
July 19, 2011
To the Shoop Family, We send our deepest sympathy. The loss of a brother leaves a void that nothing can fill. Just know that we share your grief and ask the Lord to ease your sorrow.
We love you, The Minyon Family
Christopher Harkness
July 19, 2011
Chef Shoop was a mentor, father figure and a true friend. You will always be missed and never forgotten. Thank you for what you have given me. God Bless
richard Stewart
July 19, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences to Christine and the children. Chef Shoop will always have a special place in the hearts of the Gulf Coast Community College Culinary Management program. He joins John Holley, and Chef Jon Bullard. Jack gave me a poster once that had a quote that sums up Jack. "If the divine creator has taken pains to give us delicious and exquisite things to eat,the least we can do is prepare them well and serve them with ceremony"
Richard B Stewart
Retired Chairman Business/Culinary Division
Gulf Coast Community College
Panama City, Florida
Cindy Hart
July 19, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Shoop family. Jack always kept our patients foremost and he had a beautiful smile. I'll always remember our research on "English Spots." I'm sure he is serving up some heavenly feasts now. We'll miss you, Jack.
Maria Renkey
July 18, 2011
Al, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your brother. Mel and Maria Renkey
July 18, 2011
I only knew "Chef" for a short time before coming to CTCA- Arizona. So sorry for the loss of this gifted man. He will be missed by so many.
Suzanne Leahy
Chaplain, CTCA-WRMC
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