Barbara Shiro

Barbara Shiro obituary, Rochester, NY

Barbara Shiro

Barbara Shiro Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 25, 2024.
Barbara Shiro, of Rochester, NY passed away on February 22, 2024 at the age of 77.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Marc. They would have celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on February 29th. She is also survived by her brother, John Perry, of San Antonio, TX.
Born on December 27, 1946 in Weslaco, TX, she was preceded in death by her parents, Winnie Opal Pike Perry and Howard McCormick Perry.
After graduating from High School, Barbara attended Pan American College before moving to Washington, D.C. to work for the FBI. Washington is where she met the love of her life, Marc. Shortly after they moved to Rochester, NY, where they have lived ever since.
Barbara loved to read, as evidenced by the hundreds of books she possessed. Besides reading, she was especially passionate about her pets, two dogs and two cats. In her neighborhood, she was known as "the lady always walking her dogs". Another of her loves was vanning and camping, which she and Marc did frequently, and gave them the opportunity to meet and make many new friends along the way.
She will be greatly missed by all who and loved her including her dear friends, family and extended family that includes Marc's brothers and sister.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the ASPCA or your local Humane Society.

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February 29, 2024

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February 27, 2024

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February 25, 2024

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Andy and Patsy (Laib$Potter

February 29, 2024

Barbara and I met when she and her mother were in line in front of my mother and I to register for first grade at Stephen F. Austin Elementary school, in Weslaco, Texas. We continued to be best friends all through high school. We attended First Baptist chirch together and she was Maid of Honor at my wedding in 1966. Life and distance kept us from spending much time together through the years, but we kept in contact and talked to each other on birthdays. She visited us a few times and we got to visit her about 5 years ago. I will miss her and will look forward to seeing her again in Heaven.
Praying for the family and sending love from myself and Andy.

Allison Szabo

February 27, 2024

There are no adequate words for the loss of a family member but to me Barbara was a kind spirit that I will always remember and certainly miss.
Finding peace and comfort through remembrance will surely come in time but now it is a seemingly impossible wish. It is with a heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences.

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