John D. Shaw (Jack), 89 of Holmdel, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024.

Jack was born May 2,1935 in Jersey City NJ. He served in the US Navy from 1954-1956. Jack was the postmaster of the Middletown Post Office until his retirement in 1990. He was elected the Exalted Ruler of the Matawan chapter of the Elks in the ‘80’s.

Jack had great love for his family, great pride in his country and a deep appreciation for music and the joy it brings. One of his favorite quotes was “It’s nice to be nice.” May he rest in peace.

Jack is survived by his wife of 68 years Mary nee Bull (Their wedding anniversary is June 25- almost 69 years.) and their children John (Margot), Mary Rodriguez (Jorge) Veronica Vezeris (David), Karen Baum (William), Thomas (Gillian) and Douglas (Jeanette); his 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Visitation Sunday, June 16, 1-5 pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ. Mass of Christian burial Monday June 17, 9:30 am at St Clement Church, 172 Freneau Avenue, Matawan.  For messages of condolence, please visit Jack’s page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com.