Shirley Rose (Pasquarella) Corona

Shirley Rose (Pasquarella) Corona, 87, of Ridgefield, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Anthony Corona Jr.

Mrs. Corona was born in Bridgeport, CT, on December 10, 1938, a daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Shaw) Pasquarella. Known for a smile that could light up any room, Shirley was a beacon of optimism for everyone who knew her. Though she faced more than her share of life challenges, she met every obstacle with grace and dignity. To know her was to be loved by her, and her enduring positivity remains a gift to us all.

Mrs. Corona is survived by her sons, Anthony Corona (Cristina) and Gary Corona (Lynn Blanchette); her grandchildren, Amanda, Sophia, and Charles; and her great-grandchildren, Adriana, Jackson, and Jaison. She was predeceased by her husband and her son, Donald Corona.

“Blessed be his name, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for if we believe in him, we will have life eternal. I can only imagine the greatness that God has stored up for us in Heaven. When we face him in person, what will my heart feel—will I fall to my knees or be able to speak at all? I can only imagine being face to face to our Lord. Mom, you did it… You’re in his glory for all Eternity. Till…”

A prayer service and entombment will take place on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Saint Peter Cemetery Mausoleum, 71 Lake Avenue Extension, Danbury.

Contributions in Mrs. Corona's memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.