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Joshua Shaw Obituary

Shaw, Joshua D. TROY Joshua D. Shaw, 25, of Troy passed into eternal rest suddenly on August 24, 2018, due to a motorcycle accident. Joshua was born in Albany and was the beloved son of David and Jacqueline Betit Shaw of Troy. Joshua was a 2011 graduate of Tamarac High School and served our country in the US Marines . He was an auto mechanic and was working at Dott's Garage and Wallace Autocare both in Albany. Joshua enjoyed fishing, bowling , playing pool, his cars, bikes and guns. He enjoyed taking rides to NY Pizza and Famous Lunch . In addition to his parents, Joshua is survived by his brothers, Tyler J. Shaw , Brayden J. Shaw and was predeceased by his brother, Jacob N. Shaw. He is the grandson of Jacqueline Fox Betit and the late John T. Betit and Ruth DeFreest Shaw and the late Bernard T. Shaw. He is also survived by aunts, uncles ,cousins and many friends . The funeral service for Joshua will be held on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at The Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third St., Troy with Deacon Charles Wojton officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4- 8 p.m. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery in Troy. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations may be made in Joshua's memory to the patients fund at Albany Stratton Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Aug. 27, 2018.

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Steve Fendrick

August 30, 2018

So sorry to hear of your loss.

Nanette Birsett

August 30, 2018

You will be missed always

August 29, 2018

Thank you for always being there my new friend. I'll miss you forever.

Sabrina Kio

August 29, 2018

Hey Josh, its your friend Sabrina Kio. Mike and i are going to miss you. We will miss your smiles, your laugh, and your great personality and what a great person and friend that you were. Its tragic that the world lost such a beautiful soul such as you. Til we meet again.

Dylan MacLeod

August 29, 2018

Will miss you buddy! The fun times we had together and the Parties. You will always be in my heart man. May God Rest your soul!

michael simmons

August 29, 2018

Dave, Jackie , all the family.. So sorry for this tragic loss to your son Josh.. Davey i remember on 2nd shift back when Josh was a little tyke how we used to share our experiences with our young family..how we hated being at work at night and missing out on dinner and being home when it was their bed times.
we had a lot of giggles in those old days talking about the kids, and what horses to play the next day ..Love you guys ..PTL, Michael...

Reginald Dixon

August 29, 2018

Josh. Rest in Peace my buddy. Davey praying for the strength of you and your family. My deepest condolences. Lean on Family and Trust in God. And your Work Family will be here to lift you up every step bro.

Lynn williams

August 28, 2018

So sorry to hear of Josh passing. Mom and I want you to know we are thinking and praying for all the family in your time of grief, and may God be with you all.. Fly high Joshua..

August 28, 2018

Dave & Jackie,
We're so very sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts, prayers & love are with you all!

Mark & Kelly Bennett

Maryanne Martin

August 28, 2018

Jackie, Dave, and the entire Shaw family, May your memories of Josh and the love of your family surround you and give you strength and peace in the days ahead. I ask for God's blessings on you and your wonderful family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that Josh's life was a life well-lived.

Dan Bleichert and family

August 28, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with Josh's Family and his freinds at Dotts garage!

The Houser Family

August 28, 2018

Our hearts go out to the entire Shaw Family on this tragic loss of your beloved son. Rest in peace Joshua.

Celestial Love

David Funk

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mark cole

August 28, 2018

my condolences to the shaw family, and his fellow workers, I will miss his smiling face and laughter, always happy and never upset, he was a joy to wait on either in the store or at the counter

Theresa Angus

August 27, 2018

Josh your Dunkin friends will never forget your extra large 2 and 2. We will miss your smiling face in our drive thru and front counter. I have had the pleasure of knowing you for 4 years now. We will miss you my friend. We will never forget you. Your smiling face made our day. Rest in Paradise.

August 27, 2018

RIDE ON BUDDY !! YOUR SMILE IS ALWAYS AT FULL THROTTLE !!

shirley lobdell-gagnon

August 27, 2018

may peace be with you all i feel so bad

Timothy Coulson sr

August 27, 2018

Sorry to hear about Josh , May the Lord shine his face on his family and friends during this time of sorrow Rest In Peace Josh ~

Jim Dunn

August 27, 2018

Dear Jackie and the entire Shaw family,
I am so sorry for your incredible loss. I will never understand why things like this happen to such great people. We have never had a conversation where you didn't mention your husband,sons or Mom- it is well known how much they are all treasured and loved. I always enjoyed our conversations, but not today- I am at a loss for words. I wish as a friend I could change all this for you and take away the pain. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,

August 27, 2018

RIP Marine. Semper Fi Marine. God speed to Valhalla

Glenn Myers

August 27, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with Jackie, Dave and the boys. I have fond memories of Josh as a young man and enjoyed taking him camping up to Lake George years ago with my family.

Tyler Shaw

August 27, 2018

I dont know how im going to go on without you Josh. I looked up to you. I know we always fought and I will regret that every day of my life. I could go on forever about how much I love you. I always will. I will love you forever Joshua David Shaw, Until I see you again buddy. I cant wait to go fishing with you, and maybe we can go out one more time and get some pizza and famous lunch. I love you so much Joshua David Shaw. I will never forget you. Love you buddy.

August 27, 2018

so sorry for your loss. Jackie /Moe

June Busold

August 27, 2018

I never had the pleasure of meeting this young man but I heard so many nice things about him. My deepest and sincerest thoughts are with his parents and brothers. Such an untimely death to such a young man. My heart and prayers will be with you forever. June

Lisa Balistreri

August 27, 2018

Although we did not personally know Joshua, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May all the wonderful memories and support of family/friends help to ease the hurt. RIP Joshua!

The Balistreri Family

Cathy Laraway

August 27, 2018

So so sorry for your heart breaking loss.

Cathy Laraway

Bob Heitz

August 27, 2018

My deepest sympathy along with my thoughts and prayers, to Dave and your family.

Christy Westfall

August 27, 2018

Jackie and Family, my deepest sympathy to all of you. May he R.I.P.

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August 27, 2018

We at the Albany county jail maintenance dept are truly sorry. We knew Josh threw Dotts he was always a pleasure to talk too. You could tell Josh was brought up the right way. We will all miss him. Again we are very sorry.

Christopher LaJuett

August 27, 2018

I have known Josh for quite some time, and in the years of knowing him, the stories I could tell you, are ones I will never forget. We had so many great laughs at the house in the garage. One I will never forget was the night of the pool incident, we must have laughed about that memory for weeks on end! I will miss you, Fly high brother. You will never be forgotten, as our laughs and stories will continue. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Shawn Family. RIP <3

Katherine Collins

August 26, 2018

Love and support to you all. Always and forever. Love Kathy & Jamie

George Flavin

August 26, 2018

My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.Josh gone way to soon . Realy going to miss you.I will always have the memories of the tine we spent together . Until we can ride together again.

Curt Bliven

August 26, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. I have already said my prayers for your family. My whole genuine heart goes out to you Dave and Jackie. Please let me know if you need anything! God bless you.

Staff of Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc

August 27, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Karen Paglia

August 26, 2018

My condolences go out to all the family. My heart aches for all of you Especially cousins David Shaw and Jackie, who son Joshua was taken too soon. I'm so saddened to hear of your loss My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Fly high Cousin Joshua you were a blessing to all that knew you, and you will be deeply missed by all .

John and Debbie Hourigan

August 26, 2018

There are no words to describe how saddened we were to hear such horrible news! Josh was such a bright light! His beautiful smile, kind heart, and warm hugs will be greatly missed! The world is dimmer now with this huge loss!
Our thoughts, prayers, and undying love is with you all!!

William Pfeiffer

August 26, 2018

I never personally knew Joshua, but I know very much the impact he had with the Shaw Family. The Pfeiffer Family sends our deepest condolences for the whole Shaw Family

VINCENT HOURIGAN

August 26, 2018

I can vividly remember meeting Josh for the first time when Jackie carried him in her arms into my Mom's house. I don't think I had ever seen her so happy. Josh was so wide eyed taking in all the activity around him. I never really got to know him but I do see how much Jackie and Dave love and nurture all their boys. Parents second to none. My sad heart goes out to all of you. Uncle Johnny has him now. Together they will look down and watch over you all. All my love, Vinny

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