MYSTIC: Shirley F. (Ullrich) Caputo of Mystic passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023 with her beloved family by her side.
Shirley was born on April 9, 1941 in Portchester NY, the daughter of the late John and Frances Ullrich.
She worked for the Groton Public Schools for 37 years, working her early years as a Para Professional before going on to 25 years as a School Secretary retiring in 2011.
Shirley is predeceased by her loving husband of 53 years, Anthony R. Caputo Sr. She is also predeceased by her 3 brothers, Freddy, Jimmy, Bobby Ullrich and her sister, Ronnie Cousens.
She is survived by her 3 children, Kelly Caputo-Shinn, and her husband Kenny, of Mystic, Anthony Caputo Jr., and his girlfriend Michele Jannetty and her children, Alayna and Joe of Southington and Tina Sweetman and her husband Jeff, of Southington, her 4 grandchildren, Brittany Shinn and her husband David of Somers NY, Brielle Pucci and her husband Tyler of East Hampton CT, Tyler Sweetman of Delray Beach FL, and Alexa Sweetman of Tampa FL, and her adorable great grandson, Aiden Welker-Shinn.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic. Burial services will be private for the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ALSAC/St. Judes' Research Hosptial, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105