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Pauline Shashura Obituary
She was born June 15, 1924, in Brownsville (Malden), a daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Pollick Losko.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are her husband, Alex D. Shashura, who died January 29, 2001, and two brothers, George and James Losko.
Mrs. Shashura was a member of Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in West Brownsville. She owned and operated Malden Drive-In with her husband for 13 years.
Mrs. Shashura also loved volunteering at Brownsville General Hospital. She was an auxiliary volunteer for more than 50 years.
She will be sadly missed by her three children, Paula Gutosky and husband John, Alexa Hvizda and husband Steve and Alexander Shashura and wife Carol; two brothers, Charles and Michael Losko; a sister, Mary Rizak; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Novak Funeral Home, 515 Front Street, Brownsville. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 22, in Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 110 Main Street, West Brownsville, with the Very Rev. Samuel Smolcic as celebrant. Interment will follow in LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Shashura's name to Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Rhonda Rockwell
April 24, 2016
Dear Paula and all of Pauline's loving family,
You have my deepest sympathy, in the loss of your dear Mother. Having worked with Paula and hearing of her family , I know the beautiful life she led and the love she put into raising an amazing family. God Bless you all as you keep her loving memory and all that she held dear in your hearts forever.
Paularenee Hedrick(Farkas)
April 21, 2016
Deeply saddened of the passing of a sweet lovely lady. A good friend of my mother, may they reunite in heaven. God bless the family for their grieving process.
Judy Hagyari & family
April 20, 2016
Alexis and family
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. She was a beautiful and kind lady. She was a hard worker She will be missed. God Bless
Gail Valente and Pap Poyle
April 19, 2016
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy, to the family. May God grant you peace, strength, and consolation in this time of sorrow.
Sylvia Sibula
April 19, 2016
With deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Charles Barger
April 19, 2016
Our Deepest Sympathy to her children and family.
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