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Shirley J. Whitney

June 23, 1947 — October 19, 2015

WATERBURY, CT - Ms. Shirley J. Whitney, age 68 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, October 19th, 2015 after an extended illness.

Shirley was born June 23rd, 1947 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late Frank and Jenny (Leone) Martino. She spent many years working as an accountant at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury until her retirement in 2012. Shirley loved Jesus with all her heart and was a long time parishioner of Grace Family Church in Wallingford. When Shirley was not devoting her time to her loving family she would make her faith and church her number one priority. She loved cooking, and hosting family gatherings and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Shirley's favorite time of year was the fall and she would enjoy taking long drives, and sitting on the beach.

Among her survivors, are her children; Richard A. Boulanger, Emily Mancini and her husband, Joseph, all of Waterbury. Mark Whitney, and his wife Jillian of Wolcott, her brother, Gary Martino of Texas, her grandchildren, Justine, Hailey, and Abigail as well as her nephews, Matthew and Christopher Martino, in addition to several extended family members and close friends, including Darlene Stabile.

A Memorial Service for Ms. Whitney will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2015 at 11:00 am at New Life Christian Church, 289 Chestnut Hill Ave, Waterbury, CT 06704. Burial will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home 1987 East Main St Waterbury has been entrusted to assist the family with the arrangements. To honor Shirley's memory, donations may be made to Grace Family Church 950 Yale Ave. Wallingford CT. 06492. To extend online expressions of sympathy to the family or for additional information, kindly visit the funeral home website at: www.eastsidememorial.com .
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