Shirley M. Agrapides

October 4, 1932 - September 4, 2017

Shirley M. (Maiolo) Agrapides, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Wingate of West Springfield, with her loving family at her side. Born October 4, 1932, daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Boissy) Maiolo, she was raised and educated in Springfield, and has resided in Agawam for nearly forty years. Shirley was a graduate of Putnam High School, and a member of its Glee Club. She retired after many years of service from Buxton Manufacturing. Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of forty-eight years, Christopher A. Agrapides; loving daughters, Lisa M. DeRise and husband Louis of Southwick, and Lynn Ann Shively and husband Mark of Chicopee; cherished grandchildren, Trinnity Cruz-Agrapides, Jacob DeRise, Luciana DeRise and Madolyn Shively; brother, Wilfred Maiolo of East Longmeadow; and seven loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Francis Maiolo. Family and friends are invited to a Liturgy of Christian Burial for Shirley at 9AM on Tuesday in St. Adalbert Church, 90 Alden Ave., Enfield, CT. Committal services and burial will follow in MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. Calling hours are Monday from 4-7PM at Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA Chapter, 264 Cottage St., Springfield, MA 01104.