Shirley Ann Oslislo

1947 - 2019

BORN

1947

DIED

2019

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CLOSED-Corey-Ragan Funeral Home

259 Elm Ave

Rahway, New Jersey

Shirley Oslislo Obituary

Shirley Ann Oslislo
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother; service is Friday
Shirley Ann Oslislo passed away Monday morning at the age of 72 after a courageous battle with leukemia.
Family and friends are invited attend the service Friday, July 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Corey-Ragan Funeral Home, 259 Elm Ave., Rahway, N.J. A repast will follow at Dominic's Restaurant, 453 Avenel St., Avenel, N.J.
Shirley is lovingly remembered by her husband, James Oslislo; children, Jordan Oslislo and Patricia Oslislo; granddaughter, Katerina Oslislo; 10 siblings, Laurie Green, Phyllis Woods, Steven Manchester, Ernest Manchester, April Fazio, Gloria Jane Revis, Fran Bona, Cathleen Revis, May Manchester and Robert Manchester and a plethora of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Gary Manchester.
She was born in New Bedford, Mass. in 1947, and lived in Padnarum, Mass. and Rahway before moving to Westfield, N.J., in 1992.
She graduated from Kean College with a bachelor of arts and worked in the field of computer drafting at Hansome Energy Systems, United Fire Protection and Rutgers University.
Shirley was a thoughtful and generous person, deeply devoted to her family. She inspired all those around her with her positive spirit, courage, creativity, compassion and zest for life. Her active life and passion for art were an inspiration to those who knew her.
When not spending time with family, she was often found at the Visual Arts Center throwing pots and bowls, sculpting in clay, stone, and wood, creating jewelry, pastel drawings, and pursuing many other creative projects.

Published by The Star-Ledger on Jul. 17, 2019.
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We are so sorry to hear about Shirley. Our deepest condolences to the whole family. One of our most cherished things is a frog carved by Shirley - I don't think a week goes by without thinking of the skill and beautiful talent that went into it.
Jim and Nella Hamtil

Jim Hamtil

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January 3, 2021

my deepest condolences to the Oslislo family and Manchester family . Sorry for your loss Daniel Manchester and Chris

August 28, 2019

Shirley was the sweetest , dearest person. She was such a strong, brave woman to endure the treatment of her illness. It was such a wonderful thing she was able to spend a happy celebration with her whole family a few weeks ago. The whole Citsay family sends our deepest condolences to her whole family.

Millie Citsay

July 19, 2019

a loved one

July 19, 2019

She was a very funny woman. I liked being around her. So sorry to hear about this.

Steve Odell

July 17, 2019

I really enjoyed working with Shirley here at Rutgers University. She was a great lady with a great sense of humor. We shared plenty of good laughs together over the years. She will be missed.

Bernard Sinkiewicz

July 17, 2019

Bob and carol Barrett

July 17, 2019

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. May the God who Binds up the broken hearted, and Comforts all who mourns, sustain the Oslislo family. Isaiah 61:1,2.

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