Shirley A Pasciak

Shirley A. Pasciak (nee Snopkowski) Of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on December 26, 2021. Daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Snopkowski. Beloved wife of 56 years to Eugene Pasciak; loving mother of Ken (Sayaka Abe) Pasciak, Pam (Brent) Patterson and Jackie (Bob Stephens) Pasciak; devoted grandmother of Kai Pasciak, Mikah Patterson and Konan Pasciak; sister of late Phyllis Ondak, Bud (Sherry) Snopkowski and Linda Busch; also survived by nieces and nephews. Shirley lived her life with a big generous heart and spirit, and enjoyed nothing more than demonstrating this by cooking delicious Polish and Hungarian dishes and baked goods for family and friends. She never came to your house without a loaf of her famous placek or other amazing baked goods. Whether it was a huge Thanksgiving dinner for 25 or intimate wigilia supper with oplatek when the first star appeared on Christmas Eve, there was always extra food for unexpected guests who might pop in. Shirley's generosity always shone brightest on her beloved grandchildren, but also embraced extended family, friends, and neighbors. Her definition of family was as bountiful as her heart. She loved hosting Aunt Louise, Donna, Rita, and Jeannie for card games and, of course, food, that went late into the night, and always inviting on a dime cousins, in-laws, and friends to join her and her family for delicious meals and treats. Shirley embraced the Old World tradition of home, hospitality, and help, and was always there if you needed a ride to the hospital or just an empathetic ear. But Shirley's talents extended beyond her culinary gifts - she was a master crafter and entrepreneur, and even had her own shop on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda where she sold lovingly hand-made crafts. We will always remember her signature Christmas tree decked out in blue lights, the tasty cherry tomatoes she and husband Gene grew in their garden and always made you take some home, and her love of trying her luck at the casino. Her biggest achievement and legacy, though, was raising three smart, kind, and talented kids. Her passing leaves a big void in our lives, but one we will fill with many sweet, funny memories and stories. Visitation Wednesday December 29, 2021, from 3 to 7 PM at the WATTENGEL FUNERAL HOME, 533 Meadow Dr. North Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday December 30, 2021, from St. Christopher’s R.C Church, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd at 9:30 AM (please assemble at church). Flowers gratefully declined; memorials may be made to St. Christopher’s School.

Shirley A Pasciak

September 9, 1943 - December 26, 2021