Thank you to family who wishes for CHOW Donations in Mr. Shelton's Name

John P. Shelton

formerly of Johnson City

John P. "Jack" Shelton, 77, of Venice, FL, formerly of Johnson City died Friday, July 30, 2010 in Venice, FL. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Anne Spellicy Shelton, Venice, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Mary and Michael Wohlrab, Sarasota, FL; his grandchildren, Elizabeth, Colleen and Patrick Wohlrab; a sister, Mary Shelton, Endicott. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Venice, FL and a former member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton. Jack was a retired 35 year employee of the IBM Corporation; a U.S. Army veteran; member of the Knights of Columbus, Peter T. Campon Council #206 and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and co-chairman of the St. Patrick's Day Parade for five years. He was active in the Democratic Party and was a Trustee on the Johnson City Village Board. He was a N.Y.S. Democratic Committee Person and worked actively for the Jimmy Carter election and attended President Carter's Inauguration.

A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton Thursday at 10 a.m. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton, Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Jack may be made to CHOW, 3 Otsinengo St., Binghamton, NY 13903.

Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from August 3 to August 4, 2010