Pittsford: Shirley M. Jago passed peacefully on Saturday November 21, 2020 at the age of 93. Predeceased by her parents Lillian and Carlton Rymph and her loving husband, Howard.

She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Jago (Maureen) of Pittsford, NY, Cynthia (John) Hotrovich of Pleasant Valley, NY, and Brenda Jago of Warwick, RI; grandchildren Katherine Ivanonva, Stephanie (Greg) Doyle and Jennifer Vedro; and 4 great-grandsons.

Shirley was resourceful, independent, and a lifelong learner, earning her associates degree from Mohegan Community College at the age of 56. She was an avid gardener and talented seamstress. She worked in Headstart programs in NY and Connecticut. She retired as the manager of the Covenant Soup Kitchen in Willimantic, Connecticut.

The family would like to thank the staffs of The Northfield and of The Rochester Presbyterian Home at Creekstone for the kindness and care that they provided for their mother.

A private family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.


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5 responses to “Jago, Shirley Mae”

  1. Leslie Silvernail Butler Avatar
    Leslie Silvernail Butler

    My deepest condolences to the Jago family for their loss. I will always remember Shirley as a wonderful friend to my mom, Jane. May she rest peacefully.

  2. Andrea Paquette Avatar
    Andrea Paquette

    So many wonderful memories and one in particular which involves a lamp shade. ?

  3. Mary Ellen Kondysar Avatar
    Mary Ellen Kondysar

    Shirley is a wonderful memory from long ago in our youth. She taught me how to dehydrate foods, gave me lots of asparagus roots for our garden and was such a caring friend for over sixty years as well as Howie. Rest in peace. Mary Ellen Kondysar and Tony (in spirit)

  4. Jeanine Brackett Avatar
    Jeanine Brackett

    The Brackett family would like to send our condolences and prayers to her family. Shirley rest in peace.

  5. Betty Mensching Avatar
    Betty Mensching

    Sending my condolences to Aunt Shirley’s family; Sandy, Cindy and Brenda. God Bless, may she rest in peace along side Uncle Brent. Love to all.