Shawn Marsh

Shawn P. Marsh, 55, of Millville, NJ, passed away on November 11, 2023. Born on December 2, 1967, in Cambria, Pennsylvania, Shawn was a beloved individual with an unquenchable curiosity and a unique perspective on life. He was known for his generous nature and was always quick to help others. Shawn had a deep love for animals, especially dogs.

In his professional life, Shawn had a successful career in the field of sanitation. He served as the Sanitation Manager at Casa Di Bertacchi and later became a Food Safety Consultant at Rutgers University's Food Innovation Center. Passionate about ensuring food safety, Shawn founded his own company, The Sanitarians, a Food Safety Consulting Company, where he served as the CEO and chief technical consultant.

Outside of work, Shawn had a variety of hobbies that brought him joy. He had a talent for writing short stories and poems, which he shared with his family and friends, and he enjoyed reading science fiction and fantasy. He also had a passion for collecting various items, including coins, Hess trucks, and statues of dragons. The "MacGyver" of the family, Shawn was an inspired inventor with a knack for "repurposing" anything electronic or mechanical in fascinating and surprising ways.

Shawn leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He is survived by his sister, Hilee Waterhouse, and his brother, Ryan Clark. He will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews, Devin Irizarry (Barb), Matthew Irizarry (Minerva), Jody Overstreet (Brian), Jaimee Clark, Joshua Clark (Kayla, predeceased), Heather Means, Nate Waterhouse, David Waterhouse, Tim Waterhouse, Johnathan Coslop, Timothy Waterhouse, Chelsea Moose (Barrett), Brittany Waterhouse (Bruce), along with his many cousins and extended family and friends.

Shawn was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Clark, his father, Jessie Marsh, his niece, Catreina Waterhouse, and his siblings Cindy Clark, Renny Waterhouse (Martha, predeceased), Alan Waterhouse (Linda), Terry Waterhouse, and Brad Waterhouse (Lori, predeceased).

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made to Shawn’s GoFundMe page. The funds raised will go directly to Shawn's family to cover funeral expenses and other unforeseen costs. You can contribute to the GoFundMe page and share it with your network using the link below:

Shawn Marsh's GoFundMe Page

A private service for the family will be held to honor Shawn’s life. For more information, please contact the faimly [here] (mailto://[email protected]).

Shawn will be remembered for his kind heart, his dedication to his work, and his passion for helping others. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.