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Shirley Toscano Obituary
- October 13, 2023
Of Orchard Park, NY. Beloved wife of 66 years of marriage to Frank C. Toscano; Dearest mother of Kim (Kevin) Guido, Tammy (James) Barry and Francine (James) Godwin; Loving grandmother of Lauren (Corey) Kaczmarczyk, AlexaRae (Derek) Brown, Jordan (Remington) Heinrich, Kyle (Sarah Athans) Guido, Sydney Godwin and James Barry; Cherished great-grandmother of Remington James Heinrich and Adeline Kaczmarczyk; Sister of Ronald Carlisle, Beverly (Paul) Calabrese and the late Richard (late Terry) Carlisle; also survived by Mary Collura and Hilda Toscano; And many nieces and nephews. There will be no prior visitation. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday morning at 10 AM at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park, NY. Shirley worked as the manager for Hengerer's Tea Room at the Seneca Mall and as a dedicated volunteer for Roswell Park in retirement. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital or Hospice Buffalo, Inc. Online condolences may be shared at www.hoyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by HOY FUNERAL HOME.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Toscano
Margot Ip
October 17, 2023
Shirley's smile and happy demeanor will be missed in the Hospitality Room at Roswell Park, where she volunteered every Wednesday. She loved interacting with patients and their families, and the love for her family came through strongly in all these conversations. As her fellow volunteer, I will miss her each week, but, importantly, from our weekly discussions, it is important for me to convey to the family how much she loved all of you. Family was indeed her strength. With my deep condolences on your loss. Margot Ip
Peter and Agnes Amodeo
October 17, 2023
Frank,
Very sad to hear about Shirley. Many fond memories, especially our trip to Paris. You have a special family and we know you all will help each other get through this difficult time. God bless.
Nancy and Barry Chapman
October 16, 2023
We are so deeply saddened and very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that those we love always live in our heats and memories. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time and always.
Frank and Janet Cenczyk
October 16, 2023
Such a nice, kind lady. The family was blessed to have her.
Mike Bawol/Barbara Bawol
October 16, 2023
Frank, wishing strength and comfort to you and Shirley´s loving family. You are all in our prayers at this time of deep sorrow.
Mike and Barbara Bawol
joe and rose mancuso
October 15, 2023
Frank
So sorry to hear of Shirley´s passing. She was a beautiful person
Who always made us feel welcome. Our prayers will go out for her. Rose and I well always remember her as a beautiful and special part of your life. God bless you in this time of need.
Joe & Rose Mancuso
Judy Sterner
October 15, 2023
Sorry for your loss! Know thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Love
Bonnie Wlodarczyk
October 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to all
Alexa Godwin Brown
October 15, 2023
Alexa Godwin Brown
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Alexa Godwin Brown
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Alexa Godwin Brown
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Alexa Godwin Brown
October 15, 2023
You left on a Friday the 13th, which is fitting that you wouldn´t ever make anyone sad on a day they actually like.
It´s been two days of figuring out how to deal with losing our very own sunshine, and while you taught us all to lean on each other and to look for the shiny spots in life, boy, do I miss my sunshine.
You are such an important (and happy) part of our daily lives, so the reminder of our loss is everywhere. From the big stuff to the little stuff, having you a part of it always made it better, happier, sweeter, and more beautiful.
And don´t get me started on how you are sunshine in human form. I don´t think you have ever been mean or grumpy in your life. You are a constant ray of warmth, love, and happy times. Unfortunately, you are just too wonderful, and we would never have enough time of that, so it stings big time to lose it.
But you would hate all this crying over you (though I may be annoying you with it at the moment - ha), so I promise to honor you how you´d like it. I call it "What Would Shirley Do," and it´s a daily reminder to be kinder, more generous, and enjoy life´s beauty.
Grandma, you´ve been my girl since day one. I used to cry when I was little and make my mom turn the car around if I couldn´t remember if I kissed you goodbye, and I may just have that feeling forever, but I also promise to try to live how you would want us to - loving, happy, and with a bit of lipstick on. I love you.
Richard Carlisle Jr
October 15, 2023
You will always be remembered and loved and treasured for all the days of joy and laughter you brought to me and my family you are my father's sister and our beloved aunt there won't be a day that you're not remembered and adored you will be so missed and in our hearts and in our minds forever you will live on in our memories God bless you our sweet angel from myself and chuck and Charline and her family
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