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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Robert G. Shaw, Sr.
Robert G.
Shaw, Sr.
August 16, 1926 — July 10, 2009
Robert G. Shaw, Sr.'s Obituary
Robert G. Shaw, Sr., 82, a native of the Gibbstown/Paulsboro area, passed away July 10, 2009. He is the husband of the late Claire E. Shaw (nee Campbell). Devoted father of Dr. Claire Elaine Shaw, New Hope Pa., Nancy (Chuck) Merkh, Turnersville, Robert G. Shaw Jr. (Lorrie), North Creek NY., Susan (Bill) Fean, Gibbstown, grandfather of Kimberly (David) Corradetti, John (Danielle) Fean, all of Gettysburg Pa., William Fean III (Cindy), McSherrystown Pa., Katelin Merkh, Turnersville, great grandfather of David and Sarah Corradetti and William Fean IV. Also survived by his companion Emily Coblentz, Pittsgrove.
Bob was a WWII Navy Veteran 1943-1946, and in 1946 he served in the Merchant Marines. He was a life member of the NJ State Fireman's Association, was very active in the Gibbstown Fire Department and Ambulance Squad, starting from 1950. He served as Chief for 5 years and also Assistant Chief for 5 years. In 1963 he organized and selected the members for the scuba diving team and served as Captain of the Underwater Search and Recovery Team for 8 years.
He was a life member of the Anthony T. Calista VFW Post 5579 and served as Post Commander for 2 seperate terms. In 1938 he joined the Boy Scouts of America and has remained active within the Southern NJ Boy Scout Council. For many years he was the Scout Master for Troop #17 in Gibbstown. In 1973 he took an early retirement from Mobil and was hired by the Southern NJ Council to be the Ranger at the Chimney Mountain Scout Reservation in Indian Lake NY. In 1978 he became the Ranger at Camp Roosevelt in Woodstown.
In the mid 80's Bob and Claire lived in North River NY, where they opened a general store. In 1996 they returned to Gibbstown.
A viewing will be on Tuesday 7-9pm and Wednesday 9-10am at the Landolfi Funeral Home of Paulsboro, 300 W. Broad St. Services will follow at 10am. Interment Eglington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the Gibbstown Fire Dept., 700 E. Broad St., Gibbstown NJ 08027 or the Gibbstown VFW, Veterans Lane, Gibbstown NJ 08027. To share condolences please visit www.landolfifuneralhome.com
Bob was a WWII Navy Veteran 1943-1946, and in 1946 he served in the Merchant Marines. He was a life member of the NJ State Fireman's Association, was very active in the Gibbstown Fire Department and Ambulance Squad, starting from 1950. He served as Chief for 5 years and also Assistant Chief for 5 years. In 1963 he organized and selected the members for the scuba diving team and served as Captain of the Underwater Search and Recovery Team for 8 years.
He was a life member of the Anthony T. Calista VFW Post 5579 and served as Post Commander for 2 seperate terms. In 1938 he joined the Boy Scouts of America and has remained active within the Southern NJ Boy Scout Council. For many years he was the Scout Master for Troop #17 in Gibbstown. In 1973 he took an early retirement from Mobil and was hired by the Southern NJ Council to be the Ranger at the Chimney Mountain Scout Reservation in Indian Lake NY. In 1978 he became the Ranger at Camp Roosevelt in Woodstown.
In the mid 80's Bob and Claire lived in North River NY, where they opened a general store. In 1996 they returned to Gibbstown.
A viewing will be on Tuesday 7-9pm and Wednesday 9-10am at the Landolfi Funeral Home of Paulsboro, 300 W. Broad St. Services will follow at 10am. Interment Eglington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either the Gibbstown Fire Dept., 700 E. Broad St., Gibbstown NJ 08027 or the Gibbstown VFW, Veterans Lane, Gibbstown NJ 08027. To share condolences please visit www.landolfifuneralhome.com
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