Shirley was born and raised in the Willow Glen area of San Jose, CA and moved to Gilroy 18 yrs. ago.

Shirley entered joyfully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 9, 2023 after a brief illness.

Shirley will be remembered as a loving, kind and faithful wife, mother, friend and family member. Shirley was loved by many and will be sorely missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, Chuck and Connie Lucchessi and her sister Linda Lucchessi Deliz. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Jim, her daughters Tamara Garedakis (Michael) and Shawna Panzica, 3 grandchildren Sophia, Michael Nick and Gianna, her sister Patricia Matulewicz (Mark) and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be held 11:00am at Santa Teresa Catholic Church, 794 Calero Ave., San Jose, CA on Friday, July 21st. .

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.