Shirley R. Ostroff

Shirley R. Ostroff obituary, Rochester, NY

Shirley R. Ostroff

Shirley Ostroff Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brighton Memorial Chapel, Inc. on Mar. 11, 2025.

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Passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 87. Predeceased by her husband, Seymour Ostroff; parents, Joseph and Mary [Stekloff] Shapiro; and sister, Judith Shapiro. Survived by her daughters, Ricki (Greg) Black, Karen (Michael) Halloran and Michelle Ostroff; grandsons, Joshua Halloran and Sean Halloran; sister, Phyllis Marcus; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Shirley was an avid bowler. She loved to cook, do crafts, gardening and the beach. Most importantly, she loved her family and visiting her kids in Florida.
Graveside Services will be held on WEDNESDAY March 12, 2025 at 11 AM in Britton Road Cemetery (188 Britton Road). for a map to the cemetery.
A Celebration of Shirley's life and visitation will take place on WEDNESDAY March 12, 2025 from 1:30 – 4:30 PM at The Gables (2001 South Clinton Avenue). for a map.
Donations may be made to The Jewish Home Foundation in Shirley's memory. to donate online.

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March 19, 2025

Marc Stekloff posted to the memorial.

March 12, 2025

ken knapp posted to the memorial.

March 11, 2025

Brighton Memorial Chapel, Inc. posted an obituary.

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Marc Stekloff

March 19, 2025

Its always sad to lose part of the family, I can remember our familys getting together quite often my sister Carol my mother Esther and my dad Joe along with Judy Phyllis and Shirley later on after I would see Aunt Mary and Shirley at the bowling alley often after that.. I will miss her
Cousin Marc Stekloff

ken knapp

March 12, 2025

I was a neighbor of Shirley's on Conkey Ave. I remember all of the family as they were all so good. She once took me down to school number 8 and showed me the whole building, she was very proud of it. R.I.P. Shirley and prayers go to you and family.

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March 19, 2025

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March 12, 2025

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March 11, 2025

Brighton Memorial Chapel, Inc. posted an obituary.