James T. Shanahan, 87, of Ocean Grove, died Saturday October 3, 2015 at Manor by the Sea, Ocean Grove, NJ. Mr. Shanahan retired from The Shanahan Machine Shop Tool and Dye in Jersey City, a company founded by his father in 1929. Born In Jersey City, NJ, he became a resident of Saddle Brook , NJ in 1954. He there served on the Board of Education, Zoning Board, and Planning Board. He served on the Bergen County Construction Board of Appeals.Additionally, he taught at Bergen Technical Night School. After becoming a full-time resident in Ocean Grove fifteen years ago, he volunteered at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, in the library department. He also served with the Ocean Grove Citizens Patrol and on the Neptune Shade Tree Environmental Commission. James was an avid reader, walker, and golf enthusiast. He was best known for being a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. Jim, aka Pop Pop, will be greatly missed. He will be treasured in the hearts of his loved ones. James was predeceased by his parents, James and Katherine Shanahan and his brother Robert Shanahan. Surviving are his wife, Dolores Underhill Shanahan, his sons, James T. Shanahan, Jr., of Ocean Grove and Richard Michael Shanahan of Saddle Brook, his daughters, Dori D. Shanahan, of Passaic and Maureen P. Gillen of Rochelle Park, and his grandchildren, Patrick, Alicia and Nolan Shanahan, Connor Prelich, and Breanna and Michael Gillen. Relatives and Friends call on Monday from 3:00 - 7:00 PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. A mass of Christian burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the Roman Catholic Church of the Ascension, Bradley Beach with interment following at St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall Township.