Charles F. Shay Sr. passed away peacefully at home on April 15 surrounded by family. Born on January 6,1941 at Monmouth Medical Center, and after a short drive up Ocean Avenue, Charley’s many years were spent in Rumson, New Jersey. Charley attended Holy Cross Grammar School and Red Bank Catholic High School. He graduated from Monmouth College, completed graduate school at Rutgers University, and attended the Rutgers Doctorate Program. While at R.B.C., Charley earned Varsity letters Football, Basketball, and Baseball. He married in 1965 and shared a wonderful life with his wife of 61 years. Charley loved the town of Rumson. He was a beloved educator, brought about the Environmental Science Program at Stokes State Forrest, was appointed the leader of Rumson Community Education, and created other educational programs at Forrestdale Middle School. Charley served as Chief of the Oceanic Fire Department, was President of the Library Board, President of M.C.A.S.B.O., and President of the Root beer and Checker Club.
Charley is survived by his wife Ann Marie, his son, Charles Shay Jr and his wife Brooke, his daughter Jennifer and her husband Stuart and his Grandchildren, Connor, Maggie, Kieran, JR , and Gavin. Charley is a man who will be greatly missed.
There will be a celebration of Charley’s life to be announced at a later date. Thompson Memorial Home of Red Bank, NJ has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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