He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Ruth Ann, his son Richard and daughter Debbie and her husband Rich of NJ. Richard has two loving grandchildren, Jon and his wife Kayla and Candice and her boyfriend Bill Kozna. His brothers, Ronald and his wife Cathy of NJ, Raymond and his wife Linda of VA., Robert and his wife Barbara of NJ, and Wayne and his wife Jenny of NJ. He was in the National Guard Tank Division 252 Woodbridge NJ. He volunteered for the Union Beach Fire department and was an active member of the Elks Club. In his spare time he love bowling, shuffle board, pool and playing cards. A visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-6Pm with a service at 5:30, at the Thos L Shinn FH 10 Hilliard Dr. Manahawkin, NJ 08050. For online condolences, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com