Jack Shinn, 76, of Clifford, PA, died peacefully on Monday morning, September, 9, 2024, surrounded by his family at the home of his brother Joe. Born September 6,1948 in Monterey, CA, he was the son of the late Dr. John G. & Claire Caffrey Shinn.
Jack was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School, Springfield, PA and attended St. Paul’s College, St. Paul, MN. He was a US Army veteran, serving in Vietnam and the Army reserves, and went on to work as Operations Manager at Mactac in Moosic, PA. After a brief stint working for Squaw Valley Ski Resort Tahoe, California he returned to the area and worked for Jennings Environmental Management, Inc.
His favorite job by far was as an Elk Mountain Ski Patroller, which he did for most of the last 40 years. He was an OEC instructor for 31 of those years and served as an Assistant Patrol Director. An indispensable member of our pro patrol, he managed the first aid room supply orders for many years.
Jack was a devoted brother and uncle, proud father and grandfather, great friend to all who knew him, and a legendary storyteller. He is survived by one loving daughter: Jamie Shinn and husband, Sean Graham; three grandchildren: Matilda Shinn, Nyra Graham, and Mekhi Graham; one sister: Jean Shinn and husband, Mark Silfee; three brothers: Gerard “Gerry” Shinn, David Shinn and wife, Leslie, Joseph “Joe” Shinn and several adoring nieces and nephews and his beloved Caffrey cousins.
He was preceded in death by three brothers: Robert Bobby,” Richard Rick, and Kevin Shinn and two sisters: Diane Shinn-Box and Natalie Shinn.
A memorial service was held Monday, September 16, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. at the Elk Mountain Ski Resort Lodge, 344 Elk Mountain Road, Union Dale, PA, celebrated by Rev. Bonnie Resseguie and with military honors from the U.S. Army.
Cremation arrangements were under the care of the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Clifford, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Elk Mountain Ski Patrol at the above address.
