– Shirley Vano age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2007 in her home. Born in Bridgeport, she was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family. She was an active real estate agent for many years and throughout her career worked at various agencies in the local area. One of her greatest passions was vegetable gardening, and she enjoyed spending countless hours tending to her plants in the sun. She had a very deep compassion for animals and over the years cared for numerous stray cats in the neighborhood. Shirley was also a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish. She leaves behind her husband George Vano of Stratford, daughter Pamela Ghione and her husband Charles, son Kenneth Vano and his wife Lori, granddaughter Brittany Ghione, grandsons Brent Ghione and Rayan Vano, all of Shelton Funeral services will be private and entrusted to the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford.