Family/Spouse: VOELKER, Kevin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Dennis C. Shira, age 68, of Youngstown, NY, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at home.  Born on June 5, 1951 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Charles and Eloise (Mascott) Shira.
Denny attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School.  On August 5, 1989, he married the love of his life, Mary (Gabrielli) Shira.  He worked in public service beginning in the early 1960’s and was very involved with EMS throughout his life.  He began his career by working for Niagara Ambulance and was a proud member of the first graduating EMT Class, #799, as well as one of the first graduating groups of Paramedics in Western NY. He later started his own company, Professional and Emergency Ambulance in which he co-owned and operated for over 18 years.  After selling the Ambulance Company, Dennis worked for Anchor Motor, Leaseway and Cassens, retiring in 2013. 
Denny continued to work in the public sector where he was very active with the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company and served as 1st Lieutenant of the Fire Police.  Dennis also helped with the Boy Scouts Camp over the years.  His passion was restoring old ambulances. In addition to the fire hall, Dennis was an active member of the Professional Car Society.  Denny was also the Medical Supervisor for the Buffalo-Niagara Martial Arts Championship at Niagara University for over 30 years.
Denny was a real people person, always willing to help others and share his wisdom.  He always had a great story to share.  Dennis was eternally dedicated to the servitude of others, and his final gift was the gift of “self” through the ConnectLife Organization as a donor.  He was a kind, just and loving friend and patriarch that will be truly missed by all, including his four-legged loves, Sandy-Dog and Shadow-Kitty.
In addition to his beloved wife of 30 years, Dennis is survived by his children, Janelle (Kevin) Voelker, Michael (Amanda) Smith and Kyle-Lynn (Ryan) Ross; 11 grandchildren, Kayleigh, Clayton, Dylan, Connor, Brandon, Julie, Darrin, Andrew, Arabella Michael III and Ryleigh; his sister, Linda (late James) Malinowski and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.   He was the brother-in-law of Chuck (Kathy) Gabrielli, Mike (Jeff Seelig) Gabrielli, Rick Gabrielli, and Rob (Linn) Gabrielli.  He was predeceased a brother, Jack (late Patricia) Shira.
Visitation will begin on Monday from 2 – 7 PM and Tuesday from 2 – 5 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304 where prayers will begin Wednesday morning, February 5th at 10:00 a.m. followed by Dennis’s Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Bernard Church, 218 Hinman St. Youngstown, NY 14074. If desired, memorial offerings in Dennis’ honor can be made to the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company, American Heart Society, The Diabetes Foundation, or ConnectLife of Western NY.  Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Dennis married GABRIELLI, Mary on 5 Aug 1989. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles + MASCOTT, Eloise. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nazzareno married SPAUGY, Jacqueline J on 23 Jul 1956 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Jacqueline (daughter of SPAUGY, Harold and HUEY, Virginia) was born about 1935 in Johnstown, Cambria County, PA; died on 14 Jun 2019 in Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jacqueline J. Gabrielli, 84, of Youngstown, NY, passed away on June 14, 2019 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Johnstown, PA, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (nee Huey) (William) Springer, Sr. and Harold Spaugy.
Jackie was raised in Johnstown, PA where she graduated from high school in 1953. She moved to Niagara Falls shortly after and married her beloved husband, Nazzareno Gabrielli at St. John de LaSalle Church on July 23, 1956. Mr. Gabrielli predeceased her on December 19, 1985 after 29 memorable years together.
Jackie was employed for many years at Norban’s Ladies Clothing Store from the mid-1950s until the late 1980s. She then moved to California in 1990 and worked at Grandma’s Sugarplums in Long Beach, California prior to returning to the area in 2001.
She enjoyed arts and crafts; especially crocheting and needlepoint. She was also an avid bingo player and was a member of several local bowling leagues.
Mrs. Gabrielli is survived by her children, Mary (Dennis) Shira, Charles (Kathleen) Gabrielli, Michael (Jeffrey Seelig) Gabrielli, Richard Gabrielli and Robert (Linn) Gabrielli; eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; her siblings, Bert (Wilda) Springer, William C. Springer, Donald (Elizabeth) Springer, Margaret (late Raymond) Sherman, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 18th from 3- 8 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin on Wednesday at 11:30 A.M., followed by Jacqueline’s Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon in St. Vincent de Paul Parish at St. Leo’s Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis  Society. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Silvio + Pauline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harold + HUEY, Virginia. Virginia and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]