Shirley A O'Neil

Shirley A. O’Neil, 87 of Binghamton passed away on January 1, 2024.

Shirley was predeceased by her parents Gerald and Enda Gates, brother Edward Gates, sister Marilyn Dawson, grandson Andrew O’Neil and granddaughter Tania Moore

Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Thomas O’Neil, children David (Colleen) O’Neil, Thomas (Ruth) O’Neil, Daniel O’Neil, Joseph (Debra) O’Neil, Patricia (James) Shea, grandchildren Devin (Candace) O’Neil, Meghan O’Neil, Jamie Shea, Kelsey Shea, Derrick Moore, sisters Joan (Gene) Pooley, Marjorie Burnap, Lois Wright, Joyce (Elliott) Arrington, Barbara (Stanley) Kilpatrick, sister-in-law Elaine Gates. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

Family was very important to Shirley. She loved spending time with her five children that included trips to Colorado, boating on the lake or just sitting on the deck to visit. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Tom to visit family and friends. She often reminisced
about their many trips to beautiful places across the country, and how many states they had visited together. She had a great laugh, that you couldn’t help but laugh along with. She knew how to love people, and loved them well. When she talked about her kids and grandkids, her face would just light up, she was so proud of all of them. She loved dogs and was thrilled by special visits from her favorite four-legged friends. Shirley was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be on January 6, 2024 at the DeMunn Funeral Home and Cremation Service, LLC 36 Conklin Ave Binghamton, NY 13903 at 1:00 pm. Family will receive friends from 11:00 am until time of services. To forward condolences please visit www.demunn.com