"My condolences to Shirley Caverly's family. My hobby of genealogy keeps me looking at Caverly news items. I believe Shirley's husband Andrew is part of the Irish Caverly family tree. Regards, Paul R. Caverly"
In loving memory of
Shirley Caverly
September 10, 1937 - January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Andrew Caverly; children, Kevin (Cindy VanDeRostyn) Caverly, Karen Caverly, Kim (Mark) Caverly-Molinaro; grandsons Kyle Caverly Michael Molinaro; brothers-in-law, Msgr. PJ Caverly, Msgr. JB Caverly Vincent Caverly. Special thanks to the caregivers Timothy McCormick Transitional Care Center.
Shirley grew up in Rochester in the Dutchtown neighborhood on Fairgate St. and was a member of the Holy Family Parish. She attended Jefferson High School. As a young adult, she loved cars, boating and water skiing. She met her husband Andrew working at Rochester Telephone and they were married at St. Helen's Church.
She always loved birthdays and Christmas time with the family. She was a big fan of her son Kevin's dogs. She traveled the world, went on numerous cruises and enjoyed games of chance and bowling. Other favorites were country music, the show Wheel of Fortune and Lawrence Welk and she was a regular reader of Danielle Steele novels. Shirley was a friendly, kind, caring and generous person who will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.
Shirley's visitation will be Friday 4-7 PM at the Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.). Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday 10 AM at St. Helen's Church, 310 Hinchey Rd., followed by her interment in White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Parkridge Foundation, C/O Timothy McCormick Transitional Care Center, 1555 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 in Shirley's memory.
Tributes
"Mom
The Night you left us Heaven gained the most beautiful Angel. I promised you that I will take care of Everyone and I will.
PLEASE guide me from Heaven
I Love you with all my heart"
"I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you and your family during this difficult time. Love you Kim."
"I am very sorry for your loss. Just know she is now in peace and in Gods hands. Please reach out to me if there is anything I can do to help. She was a great Woman, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend. She will be greatly missed, however never forgotten."
"Kim & Family- so sorry for your loss.
The Dash
by Linda Ellis
I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end
He noted that first came her date of her birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years
For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard.
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true and real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy is being read
With your life's actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?"
"My Kimmiecub I am so sorry for you loss. I totally understand what you are going through and I know you will be fine. I am sending prayers to you and your family during this time in your lives."
"Praying you find peace during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Much love to you all."
"Mom, The Night you left us Heaven gained another Angel. I know that you are peace. Please help guide me through the next couple days. I promise to take care of Everyone just like you did. I love you Forever"
"Andy, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your beloved wife. I am in Mexico for the winter, so I will not be able to tell you personally. Jessie"
"Although I only had the privilege of knowing Shirley and Andrew for a short time I will never forget the love I was allowed to witness between these two wonderful people. Your family has touched my heart and will always remain there. Thank you for allowing me to be part of Shirley's journey home. You are all amazing and that is a beautiful tribute to who Shirley was."
"My condolences to you & your family Kim. You are all in my thoughts & prayers."