Nelson Jay Shaffer

Nelson is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Diane, his proud children Ashleigh (Toby), Nikandra, Dustin (Jamie), Jenna (Rocky), Zachary (Emmy), and his sister Bonnie (Francis). His beautiful grandchildren, Savannah, Leiliana, Milania, Luca, Santino and Waverly, all adored their Popi as much as he adored them.

He was the loving son of the late Perry and Frances Shaffer.

Nelson Shaffer served as a Senior Consultant of Pennoni Associates. Nelson joined the firm in 1979 and previously served as Region 8 Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Office Principal for the firm's office in Philadelphia, PA, Senior Vice President and Transportation Technology Principal. Nelson was one of the two original staff responsible for the creation of the Transportation Technology at Pennoni.

A Fellow and Life Member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Nelson served as President of the Mid-Atlantic Section and District 2 in ITE as well as the International Director for the District. He was a longtime member of the American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE). He was a member of the Villanova CEE Advisory Committee for over 10 years.

Although his professional career sounds all-consuming, Nelson always put his family first. He truly cherished spending time with his wife, kids and his grandkids. He enjoyed long bike rides with Diane, boat rides around Marco Island, playing football on the beach and playing frisbee with his favorite furry love, Luna. Nelson proudly completed his Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults at San Marco Catholic Church in April 2022.

Nelson will be remembered for his remarkable character, his unwavering loyalty, his true friendship, his incredible personality and sense of humor, his mentorship to countless people, his humbleness and his generosity. Above all, he will always be remembered for the way that he treated people with kindness, compassion and respect. Nelson was truly admired by so many and will be greatly missed.

Nelson requested a private family mass.