SHAW, Joan P., 88, of Schenectady, NY, formerly of Westwood, NJ, passed away on Friday, November 6th, 2026. Joan is survived by her son Thomas and his wife Julie; her grandchildren Nate, Annabelle, and Eric; her sister in-law Irene DeCastro (Richard). She is predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas and her parents Marian Markawich and John Pancewitz.
Joan was a registered nurse for over 40 years. She was active with the Englewood Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association, served as a bereavement counselor and enjoyed spending summers at the Jersey Shore with her grandchildren.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood, NJ on Friday, November 13th from 9:30-10:30AM. A Mass celebrating Joan's life and faith will be held at St. Andrew R.C. Church in Westwood, NJ on Friday, November 13th at 11AM with entombment at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus, NJ to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in Joan's name to the American Cancer Society @ Cancer.Org/DignityMemorial
