Leonard Bernard Shucavage

Leonard B. Shucavage, 99 years old, formerly of Oakhurst, New Jersey, passed away peacefully in Jackson Township, New Jersey, on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born to Felix and Anna (Stepshus) Shucavage on July 17, 1923, in Exeter Pennsylvania. He is predeceased by his siblings, Eleanor Wienkofski and Francies Banko, and is survived by his devoted wife, Jennie M. Shucavage, to whom he was married for 68 years; his three children: Anne Stephens, Dr. Bernard (Caroline) Shucavage, and Michael (Donna) Shucavage; and his six grandchildren: James (Vitoria) and Theresa Stephens and Alesia, Lauren, Jonathan and Grant Shucavage. Of his proudest achievements was serving his country during WWII. He joined the army in December of 1942 and was inducted into active military service in March 1943. As a signal corpsman he served in Africa, Italy and France as a PFC under General Mark Clark in the 7th Army. He was honorably discharged in December 1945. On the GI bill he obtained his degree in electrical engineering at Pennsylvania State University. He graduated in 1951 and was soon employed at US Army Communication Research and Development Command, Fort Monmouth N.J., where he worked until he retired in 1980. He served as a volunteer for 45 years, until age 87, on the Oakhurst First Aid Squad and Fire Department. He became an avid instructor, teaching advanced first aid courses for the American Red Cross and EMT and CPR courses for the American Heart Association. He was recognized for his meritorious work in the field of emergency aid to victims of medical and traumatic emergencies, receiving multiple letters of commendation. He was a charter member and helped develop the First Aid Department at the Fort Monmouth Army Base. Apart from his life's work, he was dedicated to providing for his family. He always stressed education and never stopped learning new things in life. He gave much to those he loved and will be greatly missed by all those who survive him. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday October 30, 2022, from 2pm to 4pm at the Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls. Service to begin at 3:30pm. Burial of Cremains will be held 10am on Monday October 31, 2022, at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line Road, Wrightstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation (www.t2t.org). For online condolences, directions and to view full obituary please visit www.bongarzonefuneralhome.com.

Leonard Bernard Shucavage

July 17, 1923 - October 10, 2022