Shirley Jean (Casale) White
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Shirley Jean (Casale) White, 85, of Southington, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut surrounded by her devoted family. She was the beloved wife of Harry White Sr. for 63 years.
She was born in Southington, CT, the daughter of the late Joseph and Adelaide (Pepe) Casale. For 35 years, Shirley was the Executive Secretary for the Town Manager of Southington. She flawlessly balanced her job and caring for her family. After retiring, she lived in Las Vegas for 20 years. She loved to go to casinos with her poker face, double down, and take home the jackpot. Shirley was a legend in the bingo halls and on the dance floor. She was a fashionista, an avid reader, and a tv & movie buff who adored Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Shirley was an extraordinary cook and loved nothing more than sharing meals with her family. Her meatballs were famous and touched the stomachs of many. Shirley loved spilling the tea with her children and grandchildren. She was selfless and was always willing to reach out a helping hand. Shirley loved the little things in life, like a spotless house, but above all else, she loved her family.
She is survived by her children, Harry White Jr. and wife Ann Marie of Colebrook, Cheryl "Sherry" Conaty and husband Mark of Southington and Dean White of Bristol; five grandchildren, Kristen, Kelly and Patrick Conaty, Ashley White, Hillary White and her husband Erik Ledrew, and two great grandchildren, Sarah Trudeau and Nathan Ledrew.
Shirley was a devoted sister to her 7 siblings. She leaves behind her sisters, Adeline "Dolly" Kearney and Lucille Tedesco both of Southington; her sisters in law Maxine Casale of Southington and Barbara Fasci of Bristol along with her close cousin Adelaide Monteleone of Bristol. Shirley also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins and her loving close friends, Ginny Schwarz and Judy Limmer.
In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her brothers William, Joseph, Robert and John Casale as well as her sister Anna Sciola and her sisters in law Beverly Lovell and Betty Steinbrecher.
Private services will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Friends of Southington Animal Control, 646 Woodruff St, Southington, CT 06489. For online condolences, please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com.