Shirley J. Nitzke, 89, of Liverpool, passed away at home September 5. She retired from GE where she worked for 32 years. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, going to the casino and taking walks around the neighborhood.

Shirley is survived by her sons, Wayne G. Sr. (Janet) of Baldwinsville and Donald R. (Brenda) of Bremerton, WA; grandchildren, Wayne Jr, Victoria, Benjamin, Becci, Chipper, Craig, Cheryl, and Robyn; and 15 great grandchildren. Shirley is predeceased by her sons, James, Charles, and Dennis.

Calling hours are 4-7 pm Friday, September 8 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St, Baldwinsville. Service is 10 am Saturday, September 9 at Falardeau Funeral Home. Burial is in Greenlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St, Syracuse, NY 13204.

As Shirley would say "Always Say So Long, Never Goodbye".