Kevin M. Shallcross

Surviving are his loving wife of 43 years, Ann Marie (Allwein) Shallcross; his four siblings: Kathy Everett, Kim Shallcross, Kelly Tallaksen, and Kolleen Shallcross; his sisters-in-law: Jane Link, Stephanie Gahres, Pat (Paul) Garrigan, and Jackie (Dave) Booth; 16 nieces and nephews; 14 great-nieces and nephews; and 2 great-great-nephews.

He was predeceased by his #1 best friend, Ralphie, his African Grey parrot of 41 years; his mother: Janet Pampalone Shallcross; his grandparents: Anthony and Anna Pampalone; and his father, John Shallcross.

Kevin owned and operated 1st Glass and General Construction out of Fort Lee, and later Bloomfield, NJ from 1978 through 1998. His work was primarily commercial glass storefronts and commercial general construction. In 1998, Kevin pursued his lifelong dream of becoming a Sea Captain and completed the US Coast Guard curriculum for Master of Passenger Vessels through Sea School. In 1999, he became licensed as a US Merchant Marine Officer with a 100-ton Masters License through the US Coast Guard. His love of fishing led him to Captain vessels in Point Pleasant, Belmar, and Atlantic Highlands.

Kevin enjoyed hunting, cooking, Blues music, and most of all, fishing in and off shore for big game fish (especially tuna). On most weekends early in their marriage, Kevin and Ann could be found at Sandy Hook bay in their 14' center console boat fishing for flounder, blues, and sea bass. Attending various rock and blues concerts with his wife was also something he loved and enjoyed. His time spent with his nieces, nephews, and their families was a huge joy to him. He always had something fun and exciting planned for them to enjoy together.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 2-6PM at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road, Toms River, NJ 08755. A service celebrating Kevin's life will be held in conjunction with the visitation at 5PM. A private burial at sea will be held in the days following off of the port in Wildwood, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Kevin's name to Grace Hospice: 105 Fieldcrest Ave., Suite 402, Edison, NJ 08837 (https://www.gracehcs.com/donation-program/) -OR- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org).