Shirley F. Grillo, 82, of Belmont, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville. She was born May 22, 1942, in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Neil S. and Mary F. (Dugan) Cline. On May 31, 1958, in Hornell, she married Joseph Grillo Sr., who predeceased her on December 16, 1972.
Shirley was raised in Wellsville, attending Wellsville High School. She continued her education at Alfred State College, earning her associate’s degree in liberal arts. She was formerly employed by The Sunset Restaurant as a waitress, Harvey-Carey Drug Store in Hornell, and was manager of the Amity Trailer Park in Belmont. Outside of work, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 440, the VFW, the Moose Lodge, and St. Anne’s Church all in Hornell. She was an avid fan of the Cowboys, the Yankees, and enjoyed hunting; she also enjoyed visiting her many friends and relatives. She always made time for phone calls to her many family and friends. If she knew you were having troubled times a happy life event, had a sick family member, were traveling, or even if you were going to have inclement weather, she would call you. She would even call when there was a good sale at the grocery store. With that said, Shirley called “at least one of us every day to tell us she loved us and how proud she was of us and to be safe. She never forgot a birthday and always made sure we received a card and phone call. Her love was unconditional for her children and grandchildren. Those are the kinds of things we will miss the most”.
She is survived by: two sons, Joseph (Pamela) Grillo Jr. of Brockport, and Jack (Kelly) Grillo of Arkport; five grandchildren, Rushel (Jermey Garrison) Grillo, Cori Grillo, Matthew (Megan) Grillo, Emily (Bryce Ingalls) Henry, and Darcy S. Henry and his fiancé Allison Henby; three great-grandchildren, Olivia, Harper, and Ziggy; a sister, Bonnie Cartwright; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, and husband of 14 years, she was predeceased by: her daughter-in-law, Robyn Grillo; five brothers and three sisters.
A Private Graveside service is being planned for a later date. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery of Fremont. Please consider memorial donations to Allegany County Office for the Aging, 6085 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.olneyfoust.com.
