Shawn L. Tripp

October 29, 1971 - November 26, 2020

Shawn L. Tripp, 49 of West Haven,CT entered into eternal rest on November 26, 2020.He was born on October 29, 1971 in Grantsboro, North Carolina to Jacqueline Tripp of West Haven,CT and Clarence Parker of New York. He was educated in New Haven school system graduating from James Hilhouse High School. Shawn also attended Allstate Commercial Driver School in Shelton,CT and obtained his CDL Class A License. Before he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) he was employed by Thurston Foods in Wallingford,CT. He also worked at Stop & Shop Distribution Center in North Haven,CT for 13 years. Shawn was also known for working in various clubs in New Haven & West Haven area as a bouncer. Shawn was a Prince Hall Mason and an active member of King Solomon Lodge #23, Arabic Temple #40, Holy Royal Arch Masons Eureka Chapter #1 and a Honorary member of Widows Son Lodge #1. He did not leave the house without some sort of Masonic gear on his person. He enjoyed quality time with his family, traveling, cruises to the Caribbean, reggae music, bowling, poker and riding his motorcycle. Shawn was a former member of the Wild Style Motorcycle Club. Shawn leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Valerie Tripp; two daughters Chantel Tripp and Tamia Tripp (Tammy Palmer-Mom); grandson Palmer Tripp; two brothers Clarence Tripp of New York and Neil Parker of North Carolina; sister Paulette Parker of North Carolina; god daughter Khyann Taylor of New Haven,CT; uncle Ellis Tripp of New Haven,CT; aunts Barbara Woolford of North Carolina and Vivian (Maurice) Williams of Maryland; mother in law Sandra Smith of New Haven,CT; sister in laws Alexis Smith of New Haven,CT and Karen Moore(Anthony) of Baltimore,MD; brother in laws Scott, Curtis and Shawn Harris all of Atlanta,GA and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents Herman & Verna Tripp and Anna Parker.