Obituaries
Local Tennis Instructor Dies at 54
John Shaw, a former pro and mentor at the Little Silver Tennis Club, died Jan. 14.
John M. Shaw, age 54, died Jan. 14 at his residence in Aberdeen. Born in Hammonton, NJ, Shaw, a Tennis Pro, was a graduate of Saint Joseph's High School in Hammonton, and Upsula College in North Jersey. He was also a well-known tennis instructor in Monmouth County.
Shaw is predeceased by his parents, Walter L. Shaw and Marie C. Shaw. Surviving Shaw are sisters; Eleanor Caruso and husband Anthony, Elaine Sacco and husband Peter III, Marie Passalaqua and husband Vince, Charlotte Santilli and husband John and brothers; Paul J. and Walter F. Shaw and wife Meloney.
Burial services are private at the convenience of the family.
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According to an obituary in the Asbury Park Press, there will be a memorial for Shaw on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:00 p.m. at (100 Birch Ave. Little Silver, NJ 07739). Friends and former students are asked to bring photos and be ready to share their memories of Shaw.
Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP by Monday, Feb. 6 by calling at: 732-741-0200.
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