James “Jimmy” H. Shaw, Jr.

James “Jimmy” H. Shaw, Jr. age 55, of Wayne, passed Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

He was born to James and Edie Shaw and raised in Wayne. In his youth, Jimmy played both football and baseball with the Wayne P.A.L. He went on to play both sports at Wayne Hills High School where he graduated with the Class of 1984. His love of football never faded as evidenced by his love for the New York Giants and his constant support of them through the years. His children still carry on his tradition of being season ticket holders for the Giants supporting them every week.

Jimmy discovered a passion for cooking early on, and enrolled at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York where he developed an affinity for French cuisine. He applied this skillset to the many restaurants he worked at during his professional career.

Jimmy enjoyed time spent with his family. He loved their annual trips to Seaside, from swimming to walking the boardwalk, to playing Frog Bog and riding the roller-coasters. He also loved deep sea fishing, a nice day spent golfing at the Knoll West Country Club in Parsippany and of course trashing the Dallas Cowboys. He will be remembered as a witty jokester with a great sense of humor, a beloved father, son, brother and friend.

Jimmy is survived by his three children: Casey, Kerri, and Ryan Shaw. He is also survived by his mother Edie Shaw, his brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Bonnie Shaw, and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father James Shaw and sister Edie Sich.

In lieu of donations, the family asks that you honor Jimmy’s memory with a cheer and toast for the Giants at the next game!