Obituary of Shirley Carlton

Shirley Ann Carlton, "Shirl", 93, of Vineland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Shirley was born on May 22, 1930, in Landisville, New Jersey to parents Daniel and Rose Capozelli.

Shirley attended Vineland High School. On February 3, 1951, she married her soulmate, Laurence Carlton. After graduation she worked at the Minotola Apron Company, Johnstone Elementary, and after having children, she cooked for the Catholic Priests. However, most of her years were spent as a homemaker.

Shirley loved hosting guests for dinner parties. She was a devoted Eagles and Phillies fan, often attending games or watching them on TV surrounded by friends and family. Shirley's most cherished moments were spent with her loved ones. Shirley was accepting, hospitable, and everyone felt warm and comfortable being surrounded by her love and engaging in discussion with her. She was fortunate enough to live a long life and held lifelong relationships. Losing Shirley leaves her loved ones with an immense void. Laughing and talking with her will forever be missed, and all the funny stories will always be cherished.

Shirley is predeceased by both of her children, Robert and Larry Carlton, and her husband Laurence Carlton. We are excited that she will once again be reunited with them. Shirley is survived by her loving daughters-in-law, Debbie (Robert), Debbie (Cliff), and niece Marie Pizzo (Michael). She is also survived by her grandchildren Kelly Chattin, Jessica Riviere (Kesler), Brian Carlton, Daniel Carlton (Nickol), and Cindy Carlton-Dick (Brian), and her 11 great-grandchildren: Neena, Donnie, Matt, Alana, Juliana, Kesler, Alina, Coryn, Liam, Hazel, and Lauren. As well as many loving family members and life-long friends.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home, 2755 S. Lincoln Ave Vineland, NJ from 11:00am to 12:00pm followed by funeral services at 12:00pm. Entombment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, please spend time with your family, eat dinner together, give them a telephone call, send them a text, check-in on them, laugh with them, and hug them often. Most importantly enjoy each other and share fond memories, it is what we will always remember.