Michele ‘Shelly’ M. Perry, 58, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on May 20, 2025 at her residence. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of the late Jerome S. and Marie G. (Longo) Perry.
She grew up in Niagara Falls and moved with her family to Grand Island in 1978. Michele was a former student at Grand Island High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Buffalo State College.
Michele had a beautiful, dimpled smile and infectious giggle that made people around her join in with laughter. In her younger years she enjoyed playing the piano, playing cards and swimming.
Michele is survived by her siblings, Ann PerrySmith (Jerry), and Stephen Perry (Cheryl Cooney); her uncle Charles Thomas and Aunt Rosalie (Gangi) Longo; her cousins Mia Longo and Alicia Longo, Mary Sattelberg (late Alan), Fran De Luca (Louis) Angelo Fiacco (BaoHong), Nancy Powell (Keith), and Charles Fiacco (Rosanna).
There will be no prior visitation or funeral services. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, donate.nationalmssociety.org. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
