Walter A. Shallcross
Walter A. Shallcross
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Bill Dempster
March 12, 2020
Our heartfelt condolences to the Shallcross family from the Dempsters. Bill, Janice, Doug and Andrew.
David Malamut
October 31, 2019
Coach Shallcross was a mentor to me during the time of my mother's illness and death. He trusted me to grapple with his boys after practice (great fun). He was a man of honor, both proportion and enthusiasm, and had a devilish sense of humor. I recall the following:
We were to wrestle Cranford when he solemnly pronounced that the Cranford coach had confided in him that his boys ran 5 miles a day. A wide grin spread across his face, " I bet they're excellent runners."
Upon beating a previously undefeated wrestler in the district tournament I immediately jumped on my coach and hugged him; he smiled and pointed me in the direction of my dad. he seemed to always know what was right. He gave importance to knowing his boys.
My son completed his wrestling career last year, winning multiple Mayor's Cups, State Championships, and an All American designation. He was a successful college wrestler, as well. My greatest pride is that he always treated his opponents with respect, and honored the sport.
I am sure that there is a second generation of wrestlers spawned by the good teachings of Mr. Shallcross. I hope that I have taught my son half of what my coach showed me by example.
My condolences to his lovely family.
David Malamut
October 30, 2019
In his life, Mr. Shallcross was a moral beacon for all who were touched by him. In our memories he lives as an ethical reference point by which we lead our lives.
Andy Meltzoff, UHS, '68
robert corbo
October 25, 2019
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October 25, 2019
October 24, 2019
Dear Scott and the entire Shallcross family,
We send our condolences and love to you all. We wish you peace.
Joanne and Charlie
October 22, 2019
As head of UHS 65, I'd like to send our condolences to Coach Shallcross's family. Lots of comments on our Class page when I posted his passing. Thank you for the life lessons, the wins & the memories. May he R.I.P. Arleen Miller
Joseph Locascio
October 21, 2019
This is a man of complete honesty, integrity and humility. I met Walt in my days as a young coach at Westfield H S.....always impressed with him and admired him from a distance. God Bless him and his entire family......he is certainly, up there.
Joe Locascio. Watetown, NJ.
From the undefeated team of 1968, Mr Shallcross's legacy year.....
October 21, 2019
October 20, 2019
Mr. Shallcross had a profound impact upon me, not just as a wrestling coach but as a role model who laid out a path by which to live one's life.
He was stoic and all business, but by his very stature imparted values I carried deeply from adolescence to adulthood.
He was always' missed from moment of my graduation to this poignant time of passing.
David Henley 69
Pierce Day Camp Supervisors
Marie Pierce
October 20, 2019
To the entire Shallcross family, we send our love and share in this sadness. Walt will always be fondly remembered by the Pierce family. He was an outstanding man. God Bless, Marie and Doug Pierce
Alex Fenik
October 20, 2019
This is such a big loss. My deepest condolences to Walt's family. We knew Walt through Ron Frey and Bob Coulter - we lived in Roselle Park. My father was at Rutgers at the same time as Walt and they crossed paths many times thereafter. I was always in awe of him - such a great coach and a great man. One of my fondest memories is when he was at Pug William's wrestling clinic and helped me with my granby roll. He helped me understand the move, not just do it, and that made a lot of difference later on. Great man, rest in peace Coach Shallcross.
Ken LaKind
October 20, 2019
Mr Shallcross was my gym teacher in Union High School, 1961. I remember him as a dedicated and concerned teacher. Very professional and helpful. Sorry for your loss.
Sharon Edricks
October 20, 2019
What a beautiful obituary for an amazing man. So sorry that we never had an opportunity to meet him. Sending our deepest sympathy to the whole Shallcross family. Love, Sharon and David Edricks
David Mack
October 20, 2019
I remember coach Shallcross very well battled many of his wrestlers for my high school years RIP COACH
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