Sharon "Sherry" Villirillo

Sharon “Sherry” Farrell Villirillo, 82, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Taylor House.

Sherry was born on January 18, 1935 to Ed and Margaret Farrell. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1953 and attended Capital City Commercial College. In 1954, Sherry married Joseph Villirillo. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, past president of the Altar & Rosary Society and served as chaplain of the Altar & Rosary Society in 2012. Sherry was also a member of the Italian American Society and Bishop Drumm. She loved her family, animals, (especially dogs), candles, quilts and tending to her flower gardens.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Joseph Villirillo; children, Teresa Villirillo, Anne Foote, Michael Villirillo and Janet (Tom) Greene; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Amy) Nikolas, Elle Greene and Tommy Greene; many other loving family and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Richard; brother, Dick Farrell; and her son-in-law, Mark Foote.

Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony’s Foundation or the Animal Lifeline of Iowa in loving memory of Sherry.

On-line condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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