Our beloved Lee Shaw completed his life’s journey at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at the age of 65. He was born on April 30, 1958, as a twin with his sister Linda in Clearwater, Florida to the Late Wilken Seward and Emma Jane Shaw. The Shaw family decided to move again on July 2, 1967, making New Haven, CT their permanent residency.
Lee attended Richard C. Lee High School with his siblings and peers. After high school, Lee found his passion in culinary arts. For many years, Lee worked as a chef in various restaurants throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Old Heidelberg was one of the more memorable restaurants that Lee worked for as the “Head Chef”.
Lee was a lover of music. In his early years he was a collector of all genres of music on vinyl records. Lee was also a sports fan. Most know that Lee’s favorite football team was “The Miami Dolphins”.
In his later years, Lee relocated to Massachusetts where he worked as a chef for the Salvation Army for many years. He moved back to New Haven several years ago and resided at Bella Vista, Senior Living. Lee enjoyed traveling with his siblings and visited many cities throughout the United States.
He leaves to cherish the memory of him, his son, Quincy Lee Shaw, last known Atlanta, GA; brother, Seward Shaw (Diane) of Florence, SC; sisters, Barbara McCotter of Cheshire, CT and Linda Shaw (Twin) of Cheshire, CT; and a host of nieces and nephews along with lifelong friends. Lee leaves behind keen memories for his nieces and nephews who can all agree and remember “Uncle Lee” as the “Money Uncle”. He always had change to give out to his nieces and nephews. He was very generous, caring, and compassionate to his loved ones.
Lee was predeceased by his parents, Wilken and Emma Shaw; sister, Ludie Mae Shaw; and brothers, Raymond Shaw (Mildred) of Raleigh, NC and Jerry “JC” Shaw of New Haven, CT.
Lee was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
A celebration of his life took place on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Monday at the funeral home from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Interment will be private. To leave a message of comfort for the Shaw family, please visit, www.hkhfuneralservices.com