John D. Shoemaker Jr.
February 13, 2021
John D. Shoemaker, Jr., 77, of Pilesgrove passed away on February 13, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, John was the son of John & Phyllis Shoemaker. He retired from BF Goodrich and had served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. A DJ for many weddings and parties, he was known as Papa John and got excited when people recognized him as such. He loved to karaoke as well and he and Annamae would often go out to different places to partake in such events. He was a member of the VFW, loved Mopar Cars, and the symbol of America the Bald Eagle. Survived by his wife Annamae (Giordano); children, Lee Randolph and his wife Patricia, Dan Shoemaker, Sr. and his wife Beverly, Jeffrey Shoemaker and his wife Shannon and Samantha Williams and her husband Michael Sr.); siblings, Thomas, Robert and Joe Shoemaker, Nancy Beck and Teresa Nelson; grandchildren, Mark, Heather, Danny Jr., Tyler, Douglas, Josh, Madelyn, Dominic, Michael, Jr., Marissa and Andrew Williams and four great grandchildren, Joey, Martino, Maeryn and Finn. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Penny Quartapella. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021 from 10 until 12 PM at the Adams Funeral Home, 64 Broad St., Woodstown, NJ 08098 with the service to follow at 12 PM. The family has suggested that donations be sent to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. www.adamsfuneralhome.org
John D. Shoemaker, Jr., 77, of Pilesgrove passed away on February 13, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, John was the son of John & Phyllis Shoemaker. He retired from BF Goodrich and had served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. A DJ for many weddings... View Obituary & Service Information