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Robert Shamy Obituary
- - Robert George Shamy, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017. Born June 8, 1945 in New Brunswick, NJ to Frank and Rose Shamy. He was a teacher for over 40 years in the Monroe Twp. and East Brunswick Twp. school districts. Robert is predeceased by his brothers, Thomas J. Shamy and Frank J. Shamy, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Debra Ann (Nolan) Shamy, his sons, Liam Thomas Shamy and Cullen Patrick Shamy. Memorial services will be held Thursday, December 28, 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road, East Brunwick, NJ. The funeral procession will begin on Friday, December 29, 10 a.m. at Rezem Funeral Home, followed by an interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, 840 Cranbury Circle, East Brunswick NJ.
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Peter Kormondy
December 21, 2019
Bob had a good singing voice.He used to sing for the class.He was a good guy.
Pete Kormondy
October 24, 2018
Sorry to hear of bobs passing.I went to sacred heart school with bob and his brothers.We were in the same class.
"The Breakfast Club"
January 24, 2018
Bob: You will forever have a special place of honor at our breakfast gatherings...With our deepest and sincerest respect to a wonderful colleague and friend.
Michael Wildermuth
January 1, 2018
This man was a great supervisor who fostered a climate of collaboration and enjoyment. Bob will certainly be missed. It was great seeing him at EBHS during Back to School Night. God bless.
John Blair
December 29, 2017
Bob Shamy was a good friend and did a lot
to make East Brunswick Social Studies Department an outstanding program.
Mary Concannon
December 28, 2017
My condolences to your family. Mr Shamy was a wonderful teacher. Most important he was a husband and a father. I pray you have continued comfort through this difficult time.
December 27, 2017
Mr Shamy has been a part of my life since my 2nd, maybe 3rd grade of school. That carried on to my High School years, and until this very day. I can not say enough about how very much influence he had on my life. Much love to the family he left behind. And, I also know how very much he loved that dog.
He will be missed by MANY.....
Be well,
Tami
Harold Heinz
December 27, 2017
My most sincere condolences to Bob's family. I had the honor of being his friend and colleague for 24 years at Monroe H.S. He cared deeply for his students and demonstrated a passion for learning and sharing his knowledge with his students. His wonderful sense of humor is something I really loved about him. I know that he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Rest in peace, my friend, rest in peace.-HAROLD HEINZ
December 27, 2017
Shocked and saddened when I heard of Bob s passing. My thoughts are with Debbie, Liam and Cullen. Bob was a great person who new how to get the best out of those he worked with. Knowing Bob made a difference in my life and I am sure I am not the only person that will say or think that way about him. I will always have great memories of the work we did together which was always fun and meaningful. Love and peace to a wonderful man. Matt DeFilippis MTHS
Phyllis DeLucia
December 27, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss! He was such a caring teacher at Monroe HS. We played guitar together all the time. He was a special person! Rest In Peace Bob!
Ella Michalkowski
December 27, 2017
My deepest condolences to Bob Shamy's family during this time of sadness. He was a wonderful teacher and a sincere friend to me when I worked at Monroe Township High School. Always a sweet smile and a friendly hello when he would come into the Main Office. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Good Bye my dear friend.
John (MTHS 78) Cadell
December 27, 2017
Mr. Robert Shamy's legacy will carry on through the generations of students he taught. We all benefited from his quiet, positive approach to life and all of the complications that it brought with it; most of it of our own doing. He showed us how to live and let live every day, whether as rambunctious students at Monroe Township School #3 (Woodlands to our younger members) or as high school students at MTHS who always looked forward to his class. Im pretty sure he's already playing some Neal Young stuff with St. Peter. Rest In Peace Mr. Shamy. (MTHS Class of 1978 Yearbook photo of Mr. Shamy).
MTHS 1984
William Luther
December 27, 2017
Trish Moody Mason
December 27, 2017
You made a huge difference to so many of your students. I will forever remember you and your kindness. Here comes the Sun still brings a smile to my face as the memories flood back. RIP Mr. Shamy.
MTHS 1984
William Luther
December 27, 2017
Though I'm 51 years old he will always be "Mr. Shamy" to me. High school was not a pleasant experience for me and Mr. Shamy was among the handful of teachers who taught me that there was more in the world beyond my small town. But most of all I came away from high school with an open mind and humility thanks to him.
Les & Diane Breese
December 27, 2017
We are deeply saddened to learn of Bob's passing and extend our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to Debbie, Liam, and Cullen at this sad and difficult time. Bob Shamy was an excellent and dedicated teacher, scholar, world traveler, musician, family man, colleague, and friend...a true Renaissance man. We shall carry fond memories of him and are grateful for having known him.
Stathene Varvisotis
December 27, 2017
I knew Bob to be a true gentleman and an educator who cared greatly for teachers and students alike.
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