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Shirley Yvonne Rapalee, 94, passed away peacefully June 24, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Ithaca, NY and graduate of Ithaca High School. She was the only child of Kermit Rapalee and Ethel Maughan Rapalee and wife of Albert Wilinson of Ithaca (all deceased). Shirley was talented and had interest in art, dance, sewing and cooking. She had a great passion for animals whom she cared for. She is survived by daughter Christine Wilkinson Corbett (Theodore Corbett) of Melfa, VA, and son Michael Wilkinson (Alice Rockey) of Ithaca. A second son, Mark Wilkinson is deceased. She is also survived by two grandsons: Chistopher Caputi and Shane Caputi and four great-grandchildren. Please in lieu of flowers make donations to the Tompkins County SPCA. The family would like to thank the Bangs Funeral Home for their sincere and professional assistance.
There will be no services. Online condolences may be made to Shirley's family at www.bangsfuneralhome.com.
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Christine Brooks
July 5, 2023
Such a mother . She loved her children very much.
Sharon Wilkinson Favretto
July 2, 2023
Christine and Mike. I´m sorry to hear of your mother´s passing. My thoughts are with you.
Sharon Wilkinson Favretto
Rebecca Wilkinson
July 1, 2023
I truly hope you have a marvelous reunion with Mark Charles!!!
Nancy Caputi
June 29, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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June 29, 2023
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June 29, 2023
I miss you Mom
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