Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Shaw, James E. January 7, 2021
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Virginian-Pilot  January 12, 2021
James "Jim" E. Shaw, 90, recently of E. Ocean View Avenue, passed away January 7, 
2021, at home, surrounded by his family and overlooking his beloved Chesapeake Bay 
in Ocean View.
A native and lifelong resident of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Francis and 
Elsie Shaw. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Katherine "Kit" F. Shaw 
(53 years), and brother, Frank B. Shaw, and Frank's wife, Vera Fitzpatrick Shaw, 
as well as a son, Neal Shaw, who died at birth, and daughters-in-law, Valerie 
Lindquist Shaw (Kevin's wife) and Cheryl Wilson Shaw (Darby's wife).
He is survived by his 4 devoted sons, Kevin, Darby (Karen), Mick (Kathy) and Teig 
(Melissa), 7 loving grandchildren (and spouses), and 11 wonderful great-
grandchildren, a stepsister, Linnea Blossei Sams, as well as a host of extended 
family and dear friends, including a very cherished companion and dear friend, 
Gloria Carter.
Jim was a graduate of Holy Trinity High School, attended the Norfolk Division of 
the College of William & Mary and retired from the Department of the Navy in the 
Financial Administration, in 1995. Jim was a dedicated Civil Servant and took his 
job very seriously.  He always bristled at any disparaging depiction of 
"Government Workers". He rarely, if ever, even took a sick day.  He loved his job 
and was widely recognized as the go-to guy on Naval budget issues for the Sinclant 
Fleet!
He was an active and devoted member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and School for 
more than 65 years before recently returning to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 
where he was also baptized as a child, where he was married and where he chose to 
have his final Burial Mass. He served in multiple capacities at St. Pius X, 
including the Finance Council, where he served with many good friends, including 
Donald Grey, Rick Mapp, the late Dr. Vince Cornetta and Bob Hutcheson. He was also 
an Usher for many years, a mainstay for decades on the right side of the Church.
Born in a home in the 100 block of West Bay Avenue in Pamlico, in 1930, he loved 
Ocean View and lived in Ocean View until getting married. He then lived in the 
Wedgewood subdivision for over 65 years and cherished all his neighbors, but the 
family particularly wishes to extend their special thanks to Kim Moran for her 
watchful and caring eye toward Dad and his home in his later years. He served his 
Community and was active in the Roosevelt Area Civic League for decades and was 
appointed by Governors George Allen and Bob McDonnell to serve as both Chairman 
and Secretary of the Norfolk Electoral Board. He was a Charter member of the 
Knights of Columbus Father Kealey Council #3548 in Ocean View and later moved his 
membership to Council #367, the oldest and longest serving Council in the South. 
He was so proud of the many service projects his brother Knights undertook and 
joined them frequently at silent Prayer Vigils for the Unborn respectfully outside 
Planned Parenthood facilities. He was a dedicated brother Knight for over 68 
years!
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Norfolk on 
Friday, January 15th, at 12 Noon on Government Avenue in Ocean View. A Christian 
Wake service will be held Thursday evening at the Norfolk Chapel of H.D. Oliver 
Funeral Apts. (Colonial Avenue in Ghent) at 6 P.M., followed by a visitation with 
the family. Both services will be open to the public and visitors must wear 
facemasks and practice social distancing. Both services will also be live-streamed 
on H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Facebook Page.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Right To Life 
Society or to the Holy Trinity Building Fund, "Upon This Rock".

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