Shirley Chillemi passed away on December 2, 2022. She was 91 years old. Born and raised in Cohoes/ Watervliet on June 5, 1931, daughter of William and Eva (Nestoryak) Gardner. Wife of the late Santo J. Chillemi. Survivors include her daughter Susan C. (Thomas) McCabe and daughter-in-law Loretta Chillemi. Grandchildren; Craig J. Chillemi Jr., Kirsten (Jeffrey) Wojtowicz, Danielle (William) Rabbitt, and Courtney (Miranda) Schingledecker. Also survived by several great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Shirley is predeceased by her son Craig J. Chillemi, and her brothers Joseph and William Gardner. Funeral services are private. Donations may be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Albany, NY 12204. Online remembrances at chasesmithfamily.com To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Shirley Chillemi, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Memorial Donation