Obituary of John Shute

SHUTE, John, "Shuttee", age 56, of Waldwick, died Friday, April 4, 2014. Born in Mt. Kisco, NY, John grew up and lived in Glen Rock until moving to Waldwick 20 years ago. John worked with the Allendale DPW prior to his career as an Elevator Mechanic, working with Local 1, Local 3 and Thyssen Krupp Elevator, in New York City. John was a life member of the Allendale Fire Department, and formerly an exempt member of the Glen Rock Fire Department. John served as Chief of the Allendale Fire Department for two years. John is survived by his children Ryan and Meghan, his parents Louise and Howard, his brother Josh (Kristin) Shute, and his niece Morgan and nephew Pierson. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rosary Hill Nursing Home, 600 Linda Dr., Hawthorne, NY 10532.