SHIRLEY CALTUNE

(nee Kurnitsky) on August 3, 2021. From West Palm Beach, FL. Beloved wife of the late Joseph "Joe" Caltune: Adoring mother of Craig Caltune and the late Michelle "Shelly" (Bob) Passehl; Sister of Arnold Kurnitsky and the late Anne Gabler; Daughter of the late Dora (nee Gerberg) and Louis Kurnitsky. Shirley was born and raised in Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia. She graduated from Simon Gratz High School and went on to have a career for over 30 years as a Legal Secretary for Senior Partner Bob Freedman at the law firm of Cohen Shapiro (Drinker Biddle) in Center City Phila. The highlight of her life was being a proud Mom-Mom to Jason Passehl and Nicole (Jeff) Ventura, as well as Bubbie to Macie, Avery and Emma Ventura. Shirley was also blessed to be the partner of Harry Kabo for 18 years. His children, Michael (Ellen) Kabo and Bonni (Jerry) Shinfeld, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were loved by Shirley. A once in a lifetime woman whom words cannot adequately describe. Shirley was an amazing friend to all who knew her, but especially to Natalie Pearlman for over 60 years and her cousin Jackie Baseman since birth. Shirley's smile lit up every room and everybody loved her, as she was magnetic, fun and classy. She loved to share the joy in the good times and always looked on the bright side of life. Shirley will be remembered for her strength, her sense of humor, her poems, her style and her love for shopping. She had a love for singing show-tunes, going to the theater, playing Mahjong and Canasta, going for lunch with the girls, spending time in Atlantic City and Florida, and traveling all over the world. She lived a magnificent life, one that will be cherished forever. Relatives and friends are invited to Graveside Services, Monday 11 AM precisely at Shalom Memorial Park (Sec M-3), Huntingdon Valley, PA. In honor of her daughter Shelly, Contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.