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Dean C Shaffer

Date of Death: June 12, 2017

visitation

Visitation
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Thursday 6/15, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Friday 6/16, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Friday 6/16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

service

Service
Zion Cemetery
243-01 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11363
Saturday 6/17, 12:30 pm
Zion Church
243-01 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11363
Saturday 6/17, 11:30 am

Dean was born in Brooklyn on December 6, 1938. He lived in Jamaica Estates for 5 years before moving to Great Neck. He went to Lakeville School and Great Neck South High School. After graduating, he enlisted into the Coast Guard Reserve and served for 20 years. He received his Funeral Director’s License from American McAllister Institute and joined the family owned Shaffer Funeral Home in Little Neck, N.Y. Dean met Joan at Zion Episcopal Church and were married there on September 9, 1961. He served on the Vestry of Zion Church and maintained the church records for many years. Dean joined the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company #4 and served for over 58 years. During his time of service, Dean held the positions of Treasurer, Sergeant of Arms, Vice President and President. He was the most devoted husband to Joan, and father to baby Karen(deceased), Alison and Janine. A loving granddad to Lauren Joan, Dean Thomas and Cole Harrison. He always enjoyed the company of his sons-in-law Josh and Tom. They had many laughs together. Dean truly lived every day of his life for his family. He was also well loved by his family, friends and community. Dean gave selflessly to everyone who needed him and will be dearly missed. We should celebrate Dean’s life and remember the special times we had with him. Death Leaves A Heartache No One Can Heal Love Leaves A Memory No One Can Steal

Visitation
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Map
Thursday 6/15, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Map
Friday 6/16, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Home
45-09 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Map
Friday 6/16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Service
Zion Cemetery
243-01 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11363
Map
Saturday 6/17, 12:30 pm
Zion Church
243-01 Northern Blvd.
Douglaston, NY 11363
Map
Saturday 6/17, 11:30 am

Dean was born in Brooklyn on December 6, 1938. He lived in Jamaica Estates for 5 years before moving to Great Neck. He went to Lakeville School and Great Neck South High School. After graduating, he enlisted into the Coast Guard Reserve and served for 20 years. He received his Funeral Director’s License from AmericanContinue Reading

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Fran ruffenack Lemke left a message on October 30, 2017:
Joan, I lived next door to the Shaffer funeral and even worked as a teenager at the Funeral home when the undertaker was off and I would answer the phones. I even had a crush at 16 on Dean and he was was 19. He was so handsome. I remember the day he was going to a prom And he came over to the funeral home to see his dad before he went to the prom in his turquoise and white Chevy bellaire car. And in it was the most beautiful blonde girl who I later found it was his girlfriend Joan. What a beautiful couple. Over the years I have often thought about him and how he was and how many children they had. I later learn that Dennis his brother passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I live in Canada married to a Canadian but down in NY this week visiting my son and I thought of Dean and google his name and his obituary came up. So sorry for your lost.
Frances Ruffenack Wolven Lemke.
Kathe Bannigan left a message on June 22, 2017:
Condolences to the Shaffer family.
Selena Elkins left a message on June 16, 2017:
Deepest sympathy to Joan, Alison, and the entire Shaffer family.
Remembering his wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts. May he rest in peace!
His kindness and willingness to share are forever etched in our souls, his wisdom always sought for.
Selena and family
John Kavanagh left a message on June 15, 2017:
Dean was a good friend to the Kavanagh family and a dedicated public servant. I enjoyed serving as a firefighter with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shaffer family.
Nick yusuf left a message on June 13, 2017:
My deepest condolence to all the family member and also to Joshua and Family
Planning ahead is prudent. Call us now.
Rev Edmund Doyle left a message on June 13, 2017:
May almighty God grant His love to Dean, and great mercy and love to the family ! Rev. Edmund J Doyle, Dept Chaplain, M-LFD
Doyle B. Shaffer Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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