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Shirley M. Cracolice

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | December 23, 2020

Shirley M. Cracolice, 85, of McKeesport, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born December 23, 1934 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Robert William and Anna M. Popalo. She was the wife of the late Matthew Andrew Cracolice, who passed away January 20, 2003. Shirley was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Patrick Worship site. She worked as a realtor with her husband for over 50 years in their business of Century 21 and later Classic Homes . She was also the owner and operator of Shirley Apartments in White Oak. She enjoyed playing bingo and card games, especially hand and foot, with her friends and family. Playing cards with her siblings and mother were her absolute favorite. She loved her family and her grandchildren.

She is survived by son, Richard J. (Nancy) Cracolice of Westerville, OH and daughters, Lisa A. (Matthew) Maggio of North Huntingdon, and Marcie Lynn (James "Jimmy") Young of McKeesport, grandchildren, Justin (Jessica), Patrick and Alex Cracolice, Megan Matczak, Nicholas (Amber) Maggio, Lauren (Nicholas) Caporoso, Jennifer (Dylan) Baker, Jimmy (Taylor) Young, II., and Joey Young, Great-grandchildren, Max, Marcus and Emmy, brother, Robert (Sandra) Popalo, of Hershey, sister, Donna (the late Donald) Carr of Cleveland, OH, special friend, Dora Mae (the late Carl) Barker of Elizabeth Twp., many grandpuppies who Shirley adored and nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by daughter, Andrea L. Cracolice, who passed away February 22, 2018, sister-in-law, Rose (the late Dominic "Mini") Margliotti and special friend, Regina "Gigi" George. Visitation was private. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday December 23 at Mary, Mother of God St. Patrick Worship Site. Entombment followed at McKeesport-Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1638 Lincoln Way, White Oak, (412) 672-6322 Troy J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralandCrematory.com

Originally published December 23, 2020.

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