Celebrating the life of
Hugh C. "Sandy" Shaw
November 11, 1936 - October 08, 2011
Savannah- Hugh C. "Sandy" Shaw died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at his home under the care of Hospice.
He was born in Summit, New Jersey November 11, 1936. He spent 4 years in the Navy "Special Services" Division. For fifteen years he was with Local #489 Iron Workers Union. He and his wife, Kerry, moved to Hawaii where he became a Group Home Program Manager. He provided guidance, care and served as a father figure for over thirty five underprivileged young men. Later, Sandy was property manager for a Condominium Consortium as well the Koko Isle Shopping Center in the Hawaii Kai area.
He volunteered as a probation counselor in Union City, NJ. He coached Youth Football League in Westfield, NJ for 5 years. In Hawaii, he volunteered with the Department of Social Services . Upon arriving in Savannah, he volunteered his time as an assistant football and weightlifting coach at Benedictine Military Academy 1992-1996 . Later, he became an assistant coach at the Windsor Forest football program for 3 years. He derived great satisfaction mentoring young men to the world of football, weightlifting, as well to the essentials of manhood.
Sandy was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed. We are better people for having had Sandy in our lives. "Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand".
Sandy left behind his loving wife of 33 years and best friend, Kerry Ann Shaw; the best daughter in the world and center of his universe: Kami Marie Shaw Hitchings Paul of Dallas, TX; his faithful companion who shared every meal with his Dad, Cooper; brother, Dennis Shaw; sister in law, Beverly Shaw of Glastonbury CT; their 3 children and 3 grandchildren; mother-in-law: Ruth O'Brien of Savannah, GA, and brother in law, Joseph O'Brien of West Haven, CT.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com
As I read through the writings on this guest book I was compelled to write one myself. I wish I could feel sadness over the loss of Sandy Shaw but instead I feel anger. Anger because I am the oldest of his 5 children. Yes 5 children, 3 boys with his first wife Cameron, Brian and Kenny Shaw. The fourth son Casey Shaw was with his second wife. The anger comes because all the posts pat him on the back for being such a role model. There are four good men that never had that role model in their lives. Although we all turned out OK it would have been nice to have a father in our lives. I for one would go to the end of the earth to maintain a relationship with my children. Rest in Peace dad.
- Hugh Cameron Shaw III, St. Pete Beach, FL
I have LOST my Neighborhood Partner, my straight forward Mentor and my overall Best Friend - I shall sorely miss our early Sunday PM SPORTS conversation's - ESPECIALLY DURING THE GEORGIA BULLDOG FOOTBALL SEASON - God Bless you Sandy for ALL the lives you have GENTLY touched -
- Pearson DeLoachPam, Savannah, GA
Sandy was a great human being and an inspiration to my brother and myself. Thank you for everything Sandy.
- Sam Perossa, Statesboro, GA
I always see the sincere, generous smile, the hug; the man who loved 'his girls,' the man who gave soo much to 'his kids.' What a celebration of a life well lived. Sandy MADE A DIFFERENCE! I have and always will keep you in my daily prayers.GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU. Mary, Ben's mom.
- MARY PEROSSA-BORTE, SAVANNAH, GA
Kerry, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Sandy. May God bless you and your family with His peace and comfort. I will be praying for you now and in the days to follow. Fondly,Caralee Davis
- Caralee Davis, Savannah, GA
Kerry, I am so sorry for your loss. You will find an inner strength you never knew you had. My condolences to you and your family. Diane Roberson
- Diane Roberson, Savannah, GA
Kerry, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Angie Carroll, Savannah, GA
Kerry, To you, Kami and family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers with the loss of Sandy. I will always remember the days together, with you and Sandy, celebrating Benedictine victories. May God grant you strength and peace in the time ahead. Love, Carolyn Sheehan
- Carolyn Sheehan, Tybee Island, GA
Kerry, Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Kathy and George Heck, Douglas, GA
Kami, My heart is with you and your mother and family right now. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Deanna Widner, Sachse, TX
Kerry, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My prayers are with and your family.
- Patti Entrekin, Savannah, GA
Kami, Sandy, Kinsley, and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
- Keith Noble, Rogers, AR
Kerry, We are sorry for your lost and our prayers are with you and your family.
- MT, Savannah, GA
As I read through the writings on this guest book I was compelled to write one myself. I wish I could feel sadness over the loss of Sandy Shaw but instead I feel anger. Anger because I am the oldest of his 5 children. Yes 5 children, 3 boys with his first wife Cameron, Brian and Kenny Shaw. The fourth son Casey Shaw was with his second wife. The anger comes because all the posts pat him on the back for being such a role model. There are four good men that never had that role model in their lives. Although we all turned out OK it would have been nice to have a father in our lives. I for one would go to the end of the earth to maintain a relationship with my children. Rest in Peace dad.
- Hugh Cameron Shaw III, St. Pete Beach, FL
I have LOST my Neighborhood Partner, my straight forward Mentor and my overall Best Friend - I shall sorely miss our early Sunday PM SPORTS conversation's - ESPECIALLY DURING THE GEORGIA BULLDOG FOOTBALL SEASON - God Bless you Sandy for ALL the lives you have GENTLY touched -
- Pearson DeLoachPam, Savannah, GA
Sandy was a great human being and an inspiration to my brother and myself. Thank you for everything Sandy.
- Sam Perossa, Statesboro, GA
I always see the sincere, generous smile, the hug; the man who loved 'his girls,' the man who gave soo much to 'his kids.' What a celebration of a life well lived. Sandy MADE A DIFFERENCE! I have and always will keep you in my daily prayers.GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU. Mary, Ben's mom.
- MARY PEROSSA-BORTE, SAVANNAH, GA
Kerry, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Sandy. May God bless you and your family with His peace and comfort. I will be praying for you now and in the days to follow. Fondly,Caralee Davis
- Caralee Davis, Savannah, GA
Kerry, I am so sorry for your loss. You will find an inner strength you never knew you had. My condolences to you and your family. Diane Roberson
- Diane Roberson, Savannah, GA
Kerry, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Angie Carroll, Savannah, GA
Kerry, To you, Kami and family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers with the loss of Sandy. I will always remember the days together, with you and Sandy, celebrating Benedictine victories. May God grant you strength and peace in the time ahead. Love, Carolyn Sheehan
- Carolyn Sheehan, Tybee Island, GA
Kerry, Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Kathy and George Heck, Douglas, GA
Kami, My heart is with you and your mother and family right now. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
- Deanna Widner, Sachse, TX
Kerry, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My prayers are with and your family.
- Patti Entrekin, Savannah, GA
Kami, Sandy, Kinsley, and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
- Keith Noble, Rogers, AR
Kerry, We are sorry for your lost and our prayers are with you and your family.
- MT, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
