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Michael Shaw Obituary
He was the husband of Susan B. Denby.
Born in Washington, D.C., he was a son of C.F. “Mike” Shaw and Barbara J. (Nantz) Shaw, Oxon Hill, Md.
Mike was a corporate engineer for Independence Communications Inc., Norristown, for five years.
He attended the University of Maryland.
He was an avid motorcycle rider.
He is also survived by his dog, Jake.
Other survivors include two sisters, Shelia J. (Shaw) Agustin, Richmond, Va.; and Jacky C. (Shaw) Stauffer, Waldorf, Md.
There are also many nieces and nephews.
Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Lutz Funeral Home Inc., Mount Penn. Burial will be in Spies-Zion , Alsace Township. Visitation will be Friday from noon to 2 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Mike Shaw to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Lehigh Valley Chapter, 5100 Commerce Center, Suite 40, Allentown, PA 18104.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Shaw
Shirley Eckman
January 25, 2007
Susan, We never met and I had only known Mike for about a year, my dog Nitro used to play with Jake at Maple Ridge Dev. Mike was such a wonderful and caring person and was always busy working out of his house.I knew what he had gone through in his past and I am very sorry to here that he lost his battle. May god bless you and your family and thank you for bringing him so much happiness. He will be missed.
Connor Maddocks
September 27, 2006
Susan and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. The world has lost a wonderful and special soul. Mike was my big bro also. We met online in 1996 and have always tried to keep in touch. He helped me through some of the worst moments of my life, he made me laugh and he helped keep me sober. He shared his courage with me when I had none of my own. I was so happy when he found you and that you had such a happy life together. I will miss him but I am honored to have had him in my life.
Brian Waselus (Braun)
September 26, 2006
Susan, Although I never met Mike, I'm sure he was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Toni Visage
September 24, 2006
Sue, Jake, and families,
There are never adequate words to express feelings about such a loss.
I first met Mike online in the spring of 1996 and for the last 10 years, I have thought of him as my 'brother'. No matter what personal challenges he was facing at any given time, he was always there for me, and many others. We shared laughter, tears, fears, and outrageously funny times while, quietly, in the background, he helped all around him. He had a great talent for cutting to the heart of an issue, helping people recognize the reality of their situation, and pointing them in the right direction while helping them keep both feet on the ground…
One of my fondest memories is the day he told me he had found the love of his life – a wonderful woman named Susan Denby.
Although my grief cannot compare to yours, his loving, caring, giving nature and his sometimes irreverent sense of humor will be sorely missed.
Sue, as I told Mike many times over the last few years – if there is anything I can do, any way I can help, I am here for you.
Missy Agustin
September 24, 2006
Hi Uncle Mikey I just want you to know I Love You with all my heart and I know your watching over us.We will make sure Sue,Mom,Grandma,Grandpa and the rest of the family make it I love you so much.
Jim Shaw
September 22, 2006
Susan,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your(our) loss. I rode with Mike several times. He and I always seemed to gravitate to each other. He always had a smile and a positive outlook. After I moved from Pa, we still conversed via email. He continues to be a friend and companion.
Robin Ginter
September 22, 2006
Susan,
Know that you have a whole group of people praying for you and hoping that you find peace and support.
Love,
Robin Ginter
Rose Marie Zamorski
September 22, 2006
Dear Sue, Although I worked with Mike for only a short time at ICI, and knowing of his illness, it was apparent from the begining how corageous he was. His outlook was always positive and a role model for us all.May God give him eternal rest. I will keep both of you in my prayers.
Kim Tone
September 22, 2006
Dear Susan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please know we are all thinking of you and are here for you if you need us. With Sympathy, Kim Tone
J Woodward
September 22, 2006
To Mike's family.
I only met Mike on a few ocassions when he joined a "Ride". He impressed me with his easy smile and genuine style.
To each of you that loved him may your sorrow be calmed by the knowledge you had a great guy to share even though just for a shortime.
May the prayers of his friends lift you to know he will be missed by many that were glad to have known him.
God Bless,
JW
Rick Williamson
September 22, 2006
Dear Susan,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me of anything that I can do for you.
Warm Regards, Rick
Steven D. Gardner
September 22, 2006
Sue,
Although I met Mike only one time in Dallas, I have spoken with him numerous times on the phone and through email, I had come to know that he was truly a brave and unique man. I'm sure he touched everyone's lives in a positive way and I am sure that there is a very special place prepared for him.
Andrea Imperato
September 22, 2006
Dear Sue,
I am so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. He will be deeply missed by so many. He was such a terrific guy and, I feel so blessed to have known him. You and Jake will be in my prayers. Andrea Imperato
Roy Pass
September 21, 2006
My Big Brother....it is with a heavy heart that I have to say farewell. You will be missed everyday, but never forgotten. RIDE EM' HIGH !!!!
Susan...my sincerest condolences on your loss....he will always be watching out for you as he rides in the sky.
Patrick Conneen
September 21, 2006
Sue,
It deeply saddens us all to get the news of Mikes passing, but surely not as much as your grief at this time. My heart goes out to you and rest assured that you are in my prayers as much as Mike is in my prayers.
Mike and I had shared many times comparing medical conditions, and what I learned from him was very inspiring when it comes perseverance. I will always morn his passing, but at the same time I will also celebrate his passion for life. The lessons he taught me were something that I’ll always carry with me.
Deepest regrets and blessings to you and the Shaw family,
Mary Cook
September 21, 2006
Sue and Jake,
I was very saddened today to find out that Mike had passed. He was one of my best "buds" from the Bose family and even though both of us had moved on to other companies, I could always count on a good "gripe" session with Mike about the state of affairs in the pro audio world. I will miss him greatly and miss his unwavering friendship and sense of humor. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Dick & Tiby Pass
September 21, 2006
Dear Susan: We are all saddened by Mike's untimely passing. He will surely be missed by many. Our sympathies go out to you.
Diane Driscoll
September 21, 2006
Dear Sue,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Please accept my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you at this time.
Mary Kay Hamburger
September 21, 2006
Susan,
I am very sad to learn of Mike's passing. I will miss him.
Love,
Mary Kay Hamburger
Cathy Troia
September 21, 2006
Susan,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Cathy
Chris Julian
September 21, 2006
Sue,
Sorry seems so inadequate to express what I'm sure all of us who knew Mike feel at his passing. He was a voice of sanity when I needed it. Mike offered his time and experience to me and my brother when he, Kenny, was diagnosed with Lukemia.
Mike didn't even know my brother, but to have been going thru what he was and to still offer his phone # and guidance for Ken to call if he wanted someone who
"understood how he was feeling" to talk to, meant the world to me. For this, and many other reasons, Mike(geek boy) will have a special place in my heart forever. May the angels above keep him and you in their gentle embrace.
If I can do anything to help you,
please ask. I would look upon it as
a way to repay Mike for his offer of the same to Ken.
In my prayers and thoughts
Chris Julian
Rachel Vitoux
September 21, 2006
Susan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that your fond memories of Mike will help comfort you and lessen your pain a little. Please know that a lot of people care and are here for you.
Best Regards,
Rachel
Paul Mastrangelo
September 21, 2006
To Sue and Family – I am very saddened by Mike’s loss. I had known him as a friend and business partner for more than 15 years. Always friendly, always caring, always smiling and always emanating a light of goodness. We had dinner together two months ago and that pleasant remembrance will remain in my heart forever. We are all united here in expressing our deepest condolences and sorrow to you and your family for your irreparable loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. I shall miss Mike very much.
Jill Freedman
September 21, 2006
With my deepest sympathy to all of you. I worked with Mike some years back at Indpendence Communications, Inc. Mike was a great person and very talented. He will be in great hands.
marie midiri
September 21, 2006
Mike I know your you're checking out the bike routes in heaven. Until we meet again keep the shiney side up. We all (Wannaride)miss you here on earth. Kamikazemarie
Thomas J. O'Neill Sr.
September 20, 2006
To all of the Shaw Family,
It is very hard to put into words and express the loss we all feel with Mikes passing.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mike over the years as we shared the same office, technical discussions and some personal as well.
If one of us were having a tough day, we would call out to each other “Buds”, that is a local bar that come to think of it we never did go to, we usually snapped one another out of our dilemma. Besides, Mike didn’t drink but he went through some some telephones.
Mike was a lot younger than me but you had to admire his thirst for knowledge and new gadgets. He would find something new each week on the Internet and come in and tell me about it. “Hey man, check this out”, I just got to get me one. Whether it was electronic, test gear or motorcycle parts, it was cool and you had to check it out.
It was my pleasure to have known him and if you knew him, you truly had to love the guy. He was one of a kind and a true inspiration to me. We that knew him can all be thankful that we got to share some of our time with him for the short time he was here.
Sure will miss you Mike, writing this was my toughest job yet.
“Buds”
Tom
Dineen Zimmer
September 20, 2006
Susan,
I hope that as each day passes, the hurt and feeling of loss also passes and is replaced with memories that bring you comfort. Although I never met Mike, the way that you talked about him, his attitude on life, and his fight against his illness should be an inspiration to you and other family members. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Kingston
September 20, 2006
Susan We all know that Mike lived each day with a heart full of joy and compassion and that far outweighed the obstacles he faced. I know that you were there for him sharing his love of life and people; after all love begets love. My thoughts and love are with you as you remember Mike, a true testament to courage.
Brenda Lajoie
September 20, 2006
Susan,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are being sent to you.
Marco Miranda
September 20, 2006
Mike,
The best guy I have known in years. They don't come any better. May God bless you and your family.
Marco
Aimee Hepner
September 20, 2006
Sue,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike has been a true inspiration to me and I will miss him everyday. I'm blessed to have known him.
Bill Ammerman
September 20, 2006
I am very saddened by the passing of Mike. As a coworker Mike was always there to help out when needed. I will miss his strength and outlook on life.
Tracy Archibald
September 20, 2006
Susan,
Michael was to me, an endearing smile. An overwhelming source of technical knowledge. A fighter. A guy that could make my kid laugh. A dog lover. A person that didn’t see color or display prejudice in any way. The guy with the cool bike - A road warrior(smile). A sarcastic grin between the lines of a private joke. A friendly hug, just at the right time. A calm voice snapping you back to reality. Always the sensible one! (grin). Always the one to tell you how it really was. And a real friend when I felt there were few. In his passing I feel great sorrow because if he was all these things to me in just 5 years of friendship, I cannot imagine the loss you and the both of your families feel at this most stressful time. I hope you can take comfort in his legacy and in the love of those of us that remain, and I hope you can find courage in knowing that God really does have a bigger plan.
All our love,
Tracy, Vere and Teddy – The Archibald’s
Sal Favazza
September 20, 2006
Sue,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your loss is everone's loss. I never met a person with a better attitude than Mike. He will be missed.
Jim Sorom
September 20, 2006
To Mike's Family,
As business man Mike was the best. He was bright,honest,fair,and always there when we needed him. He will be missed.
Jim Sorom, CEO
Shannondell at Valley Forge
Steven Seiden
September 20, 2006
Sue,
Mike’s continued battle to overcome his disease and his always positive outlook on life will be an inspiration to all that loved him. I will miss him everyday, but he will live in my heart and my thoughts forever.
Lynn Lang
September 20, 2006
Sue,
Mike was a great guy, friend and biker who will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Kelly
September 20, 2006
Sue,
mike shaw ,
my buddy, comrad , riding partner , --you left us a bit to soon. My , Our Prayers are with you , and you will still ride on with us, You won't be forgotten.
Jim & Pylllis Kelly
Dave and Rita Chester
September 19, 2006
Sue,
You and Mike will always be in our hearts. Mike will always be riding next to us and protecting us from the road gremlins.
With sincere love,
Dave and Rita
Sean McManus
September 19, 2006
Sue, I can't begin to express how sorry I am. I will truly miss Mike as a co-worker and friend. Mike was always there when you needed him. Again I am very sorry, you are in my thoughts.
Carol Baer
September 19, 2006
Sue, so sorry for your loss. I will miss Mike's wave across the yard. My prayers & thoughts are with you.
Victoria, Stephanie & Jimmy Camuso
September 19, 2006
Susan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. It was our pleasure to be a part of Mike's life. We will miss him dearly.
Dave and Chris Donovan
September 19, 2006
We are deeply saddened by Michael's passing. It seems that the best and brightest are taken from us way too early in life. This is all too true with Mike. His outlook on life and his determination to fight until the last should serve as an inspiration to us all. We are truly thankful that we were able to be a part of his life.
He will be missed.
Our prayers are with Michael's family, and especially with Susan (and, yes-Jake!) during this difficult time.
Rose Radocha
September 19, 2006
Susan, I was so saddened to hear the news of Mike's passing. Please know if there is anything I can do to help you through this difficult time...just call. You are in my prayers.
Heidi Walton
September 19, 2006
Sue - I am very sorry that Mike lost his battle. He will be greatly missed by myself and all of his coworkers. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Brown
September 19, 2006
Susan,
May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Becky Reis (B. Braun)
September 19, 2006
Susan, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mady Keating
September 19, 2006
Sue:
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My heart goes out to you.
Sandy Bednarik
September 19, 2006
Susan,
May the happy memories you and Mike shared help you get through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sam Traten
September 19, 2006
My condolances to Michael's family and with special respects to Sue Denby who was a former co-worker of mine. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bernie & April Nowotarski
September 19, 2006
Sue,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Brenda & Shawn Conbeer
September 19, 2006
Mike was a fabulous guy, and we will miss him dearly! His backyard antics were cherished and his absence will be a void in our lives.
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