Visitation will begin Sunday, June 26, 2016, at 3:00 P.M., at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy with Vigil at 5:00 P.M. Funeral Mass Monday, June 27, ,at 10:00 A.M., St. Mary’s Church, Gilroy. Entombment will follow at Gavilan Hills Memorial Park, Gilroy. Reception to follow. Donations to St. Mary’s Church or your favorite charity. Condolences at www.habingfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Shirley Ann Togliatti (74) of Gilroy, CA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 17, 2016, surrounded by her loving family and dear friends.
Loving wife of Arnold J. Togliatti, married 56 years. Mother of Vicki Brigantino (John) and Denise Brigantino (Vince) of Hollister. Grandmother of Gianna, Rachel, August, Anthony and Luke Brigantino of Hollister and the late James Brigantino. Sister of Donald Brindle, sister-in-law of Marian and Marie Brindle and sister of the late Barbara, Richard, and George Brindle. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Shirley attended Rucker Elementary and Gilroy High School. She received her varsity letter in basketball, was commissioner of girl’s athletics and a member of various clubs. Shirley graduated from Gilroy High School in 1959.
Shirley was a hard worker and an astute businesswoman. After high school she worked as a secretary at the Gilroy Studebaker dealership and then the San Martin winery.
In 1973, she went to work at Cottage Floors and in 1989 became co-owner until she retired in 2001.
She loved to garden and was passionate about cooking. In later years, she developed a keen interest in painting, and enjoyed the projects and solace of her home where she visited with friends, and hosted family gatherings. Her greatest joy besides being with her children and grandchildren was to vacation with her family.
Shirley lived a beautiful and healthy life. Her husband and family were most important. She loved to attend Sunday service at St. Mary’s Church. She never missed her grandchildren’s important events whether it was 4H, FFA, basketball, lacrosse, softball, and school functions no matter where they were.
