Shirley Bassi

1936 - 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, Shirley Bassi, on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Shirley was born to John and Jean Williams on Feb. 9, 1936, in Wilkinsburg, where, following high school, she went on to work at Union Switch and Signal in Pittsburgh. She later moved to Ligonier, where she met Leo J. Bassi. They married on Dec. 8, 1955, and went on to birth and raise three wonderful daughters. Shirley was a 70-year member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ligonier, where she served on many committees and groups in the church. One of her favorite Catholic faith pilgrimages was to visit Medjugorje, Bosnia, in 1988 to visit the site of the apparition of the Virgin Mary. After raising her family, Shirley enjoyed a second career as Dining Room Manager at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier and retired after 25 years at the club. Shirley was predeceased by babies, Leona in 1963 and Tracy Jo in 1965; son-in-law, Dr. Timothy O. Brunatti in 1997; and husband, Leo Joseph Bassi, in 2004. Shirley is survived by her brother, John "Bill" Williams of Florida; daughter, Terri (Kim) Bassi-Cook of Latrobe; daughter, Linda B. (Pete) Horrell of Ligonier; and daughter, Lisa J. Bassi of Latrobe. She is also survived by granddaughter, Alyssa B. (Lucas) Boyd of Ligonier; step-grandson, Neal Horrell and family of Naples, FL; and step-granddaughter, Tracey Greene and family of Sanford, NC. Shirley was blessed with devoted family, friends, and neighbors who enriched her life and memories as she did for all of those she touched. A Catholic Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ligonier, with Father Anthony Carbone as celebrant. Interment will be at St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery in Latrobe; burial services will be private. Burial arrangements are provided by MCCABE FUNERAL HOME of Ligonier. The family would like to thank the staff of Concordia Bethlen Home of Ligonier for the loving care of Shirley for the past four years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Westmoreland County Food Bank or Community Service of the parish. online condolences may be made at www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.