Their story together was amazing and if I began to tell it, you would not believe half of it, although every word would be true. Through it all, the good and the bad, they held on to each other and rose above it all. A true American love story.
Foremost, Shirley was a mom. Raising seven children of her own along with countless neighborhood kids, cousins, nieces and nephews that were always over. Her house was always the little CYO. A place for anyone and everyone. It is impossible to number the amount of people and the lives she has helped in a 100 different ways. Anyone who knew her knows what I am saying and anyone who knew her was better off because they did know her. Shirley never said "No" If she could do something for anyone, she did, friend or foe. Even at times to the chagrin of her own family and friends.
People were drawn to her. She was more than special. We were blessed to have known her. The world is diminished with her passing.
Shirley was an active member of the former St. Bernadette's Church where she took great pride in youth ministries and their accomplishments.
Survivors: Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her son, Anthony Abuiso and his wife Dawn; daughters, Kathleen Caponigro and her husband Charlie, Donna Abuiso and Mary Deutsch and her husband Marc. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband John N. Abuiso, sons, John R. Abuiso, Joseph Abuiso and Michael Abuiso as well as 5 sisters and 1 brother.
Services: A viewing will take place on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 5:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. in the Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco Pa 18326. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00A.M. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5112 Pocono Crest Rd O, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 where a viewing will take place from 10:00A.M. until the time of mass.
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bolock Funeral Home & Crematory - Cresco on Oct. 13, 2023.