Richard W. Shaw Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard W Shaw passed Dec.29,2020 at home just before his 87 birthday. He is survived by his wife Gretchen Shaw, his daughters Patricia Shaw and Susan Shaw-Chamblee, his son Richard Shaw Jr. His beloved daughter Michelle died at the age of 16 due to cancer. He had 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, whom he loved very dearly and derived so much pleasure being with them. Richard was born in Newark, NJ and went to school there until his family moved to Sea Girt, where he attended Manasquan High School. He was an outstanding athlete and participated in football and track, where he won many awards in his competitions. He then went to Davis and Elkins college in West Virginia and played football there. The Army called and he joined in 1954 and was placed in special services. Upon conclusion of his duty he was selected by the NFL Los Angeles Rams and played until a severe injury forced him leave. Richard's greatest job, and the one he loved the most, was teaching 7th grade at Saint Joseph’s grade school. He loved the students and both they and their parents loved him. His enthusiasm, his love of history, his engaging personality made his class one that the students eagerly awaited. During his time at St. Joe's, he was the high school football coach and took his team to state championships twice. He was also the high school baseball coach for years, even after he had retired in 2000. Richard always had a twinkle in his eye, a smile on his face, and a wonderful sense of humour!! He was an avid reader of books, and read two newspapers daily that he read cover to cover. He loved to talk with those he knew with just about any stranger. He was curious about people and was not shy to ask questions about those he was in contact. He loved his family and derived great joy being with them. Particularly in later life, he loved being with his great grandchildren. He loved to swim and he was in the pool every summer day. He rooted for his NY Giants and his Yankees, win or loose. He loved life and considered each day a blessing. He was a beloved husband, father, Grandpa, Pop Pop and to his students Mr. Shaw. He created joy wherever he was, and there will be a deep void without him. May he rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to: Shriners Hospital for Children Attn: Terry Diamond 3551 Broad St. Philadelphia. PA 19104. Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Rd., Toms River is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard W. Shaw

January 2, 1934 - December 29, 2020

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