Joseph R. Shackoor

Born Paterson, NJ Sept. 30, 1929- He went home to our Lord, on April 15, 2023. Retired from N. A. Philips 1963

“I want to thank God for creating me. I always prayed to his Son Jesus for dying on the Cross for me. I will now be with my beloved wife Annie.”

He was a Life-long member of St. Ann’s Melkite Catholic Church Woodland Park, NJ. activities included, Alter Server, Holy Name Society, Choir, Parish Council member, working at annual food festivals, 8th grade Sunday school teacher 12 years. Worked with Fr. David Kirk on the Emmaus house project in Harlem, NY.

Army Veteran, Honorable discharge 114 MASH unit, called to Active-duty October 1961. Remembered by son Raymond Shackoor wife Jeanine, daughters Lynn Shackoor and Lori Rose husband Bob.

7 Grandchildren, Anthony Joseph Rose wife Kim, Alexis Schrock husband Peter, Joshua Shackoor wife Rachel, Keith Pimental and Zacharia Stratford, John Pimental, Keith Zalfino wife Dyan, Jeff Zalfino wife Christine. 7 Great Grandchildren, Joslin Schrock, Gwyneth Schrock, Grayson Rose, Chase Zalfino, Jake Zalfino, Chloe Zalfino, Julianna Zalfino. And his beloved nieces, nephews, and very dear friends.

Viewing will be held at St. Ann Melkite Catholic Church, 802 Rifle camp Rd. Woodland Park NJ on Thursday April 27th from 4pm to 8pm, followed by Church service on April 28th, 10 am.

In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to St. Ann’s Melkite Catholic Church or St Ann’s Melkite Catholic Church Charitable Needs.