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John Shaw Obituary
Jack was born May 2,1935 in Jersey City NJ. He served in the US Navy from 1954-1956. Jack was the postmaster of the Middletown Post Office until his retirement in 1990. He was elected the Exalted Ruler of the Matawan chapter of the Elks in the '80's.
Jack had great love for his family, great pride in his country and a deep appreciation for music and the joy it brings. One of his favorite quotes was "It's nice to be nice." May he rest in peace.
Jack is survived by his wife of 68 years Mary nee Bull (Their wedding anniversary is June 25- almost 69 years.) and their children John (Margot), Mary Rodriguez (Jorge) Veronica Vezeris (David), Karen Baum (William), Thomas (Gillian) and Douglas (Jeanette); his 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Visitation Sunday, June 16, 1-5 pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ. Mass of Christian burial Monday June 17, 9:30 am at St Clement Church, 172 Freneau Avenue, Matawan. For messages of condolence, please visit Jack's page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.
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Lidiana and George Economou
June 19, 2024
I met Jack in his home when I first moved to New Jersey. Mary and Jorge invited George and me to spend a Sunday afternoon in her parents home in Holmdale. My first memory of him is of him greeting us. Smiling and greeting us as if he knew us and was expecting us. He had a way of making you feel like you were special to him. Almost as if his day got better when he played eyes on you. I will always remember that sense of joy, so sincere and so pure. Incredibly touching. Many times when I think of my own father I think of him. In some way they were kindred spirits. As I told Mary, when I saw him again after many years, George and I were deeply touched by his reaction, just like he had done decades before, he embraced us as if he had missed us every minute and was now lifted by seeing us. It was a beautiful and special gift he had. I will always remember him for it.
Phil Lorgan
June 15, 2024
Anytime I saw Jack I can and will remember his pleasant manner and smile and how he made me laugh. He was a good man and devoted to Mary and his Family. God Bless Jack !
Eldon Garthwait
June 14, 2024
Jack was best! May GOD be with him.
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