Shirley A. Ferrera

Shirley Ferrera Obituary

Ferrera, Shirley A. (Enright) "Sister Shirley"
Rochester: August 4, 2008, age 73. Predeceased by her siblings, Marilyn, Doris, John, Robert, Lee, Richard and William. Beloved wife of Eugene; loving mother of Linda (Ted) Hultzapple,Jean (James) Marquardt, Sandra (Thomas) Castelein and Anthony (Barbara); grandmother of Emily, Jeffrey, James, Erika, Meagan, Timothy, Laura, Nicholas, Eugene and Gabriella; great-grandmother of Celia, Dominic and Margaret; sister of Jeanette (Don) Thibault, Kenneth (Marilyn) Enright, Sue (Tony) DiBiase, Mary Kofkee, Thomas (Rosalie) Enright, Raymond (Ida) Enright, Loretta (Louis) Crocetti, Helen Enright, Carol (William) Langill, Daniel (Joanne) Enright; sister-in-law of Lynn and Deberah Ferrera, Diane and Kathleen Enright; several nieces, nephews. Shirley taught Religious Education for over 30 years and was in the Sacred Heart Choir for 30 years.
Friends may call Wednesday (TODAY) 2-4 7-9 PM at Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. (Near Norton) her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:30 AM at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Those wishing may direct contributions to the Alzheimer's Assoc. in her memory.
The family would like to thank the staff at Highlands at Brighton for their love and excellent care-giving.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Aug. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Ferrera

16 Entries

Jim Marquardt

October 4, 2008

I wish that you knew how much your life effected so many others in such a positve way. May you rest in peace and occasionaly look down on us an laugh
as we celebrate and remember you for all that you did

John and Diane LeClair

October 4, 2008

Shirley was a marvelous lady, wife, and mother. She was, and still is, an inspiration to her family and friends.

Gabriella Ferrera

October 2, 2008

gram i love you more than words could ever explain and miss you more than anything. I think about you everyday and only regret not having more time to spend with you. I cherish every memory i have. You were truely an amazing person. You have touched so many peoples lives. Never once did you put yourself before someone in need. I love and miss you

Johanna C Palka Palka JOHANNA

October 2, 2008

Shirley, you gave me confidence in healing my son when all was lost inside me. You
never gave up on the hope Michael would survive and I held on to that hope and knew your unconditional love would walk me through the hard time. You lived your faith in countless "little ways" for your family and those you loved, as ST. Theresa. You taught Jean the gift of the loaves and fishes. There always seemed to be enough food for the table of many
guests, only a few for dinner, two to forty, and somehow she multiplied and there was always enough for that miracle and many others I love you Johanna

James Ian Marquardt

October 1, 2008

I miss my grandmother and all the things we shared. I only regret to never be able to do justice in explaining to others, her life and her lasting impression on all she touched.

jean marquardt

October 1, 2008

Mom,There really are no words to express how much you meant and still mean to me. Everyday i find myself doing something the way you had taught me too. I hope I can be a truly wonderful woman like you. You probably don't even know how many lives that you have touched.And mom you would be so proud of Dad he took such great care of you and I think that has been so helpful for him to know that, now that you are gone.I love you and miss you every single day. I know that you are so much healthier now and can watch over all of us. love Jean Marie

October 1, 2008

Shirley, though I only knew you for a short time you were definitely a breath of fresh air and joy. May God bless you and your family. ' da boy' from conesus lake. Dick W.

Jeanne Marquardt

September 30, 2008

Family of Shirley:
My thoughts are with you daily and I pray as time passes that you begin to heal. I remember Shirley and how generous she was always having the Marquardt clan over for big gatherings. She always made us a part of her family. She is missed.
Jeanne Marquardt (the real Jeanne Marquardt)

Erika Marquardt

September 30, 2008

Gram - Words can't begin to express how much I miss you. It will be almost two months since you left us and I think about you everyday!! Mom and I talk about you a lot...we laugh, cry and try not to forget all that you have given us. I consider myself a lucky woman to call you my grandmother as well as my friend. There will be many moments in the future I will need/want you more than ever, like the day I walk down the aisle...I know you will be with me always! I love you Monga.

Donald Femiano

August 16, 2008

Gene, I'm so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. My best wishes and prayers to you and your family.

Owen Butler

August 10, 2008

Gene, my deepest sympathy. Your love for Shirley was very obivious. You will miss her but you have
many fond memories to ease you through your grief.

Shelley and Wally DeLosh

August 6, 2008

I have such nice memories of this woman who so kind and loving at Marquardt gatherings at the lake. I hope Shirley is at peace, and that her family can begin to heal.

Emily Hultzapple-Rivera

August 6, 2008

We will miss you so much, Gram...You had a special way of touching the hearts of everyone you came across and inspiring them to be better people. To know you was a privilege...but to be able to call you my Grandma was truly an honor. Your legacy lives on with not only with your children, godchildren and grandchildren but also with all those people whose hearts you touched and lives you enriched.

Kathleen Enright

August 6, 2008

Sister Shirley was my best friend and more than a sister-in-law to me. We talked daily. We had many parties together. I think about the past daily and the good memories I have of her and that is what I want to remember. To you Gene who has touched my life as much as Shirley may God give you peace. To all my nieces and nephew who I love very much. She is watching over us. God has her right by his side.

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