Sheila Connolly Gentile of Kennett Square

Sheila Connolly Gentile, 70, of Kennett Square, died on Friday, Jan. 5th, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Richard F. Gentile, who recently died Thursday, Jan. 11, and with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.

Sheila Connolly Gentile

Born in Bennington, Vt., she was the daughter of the late John F. Connolly and the late Elizabeth McPherson Connolly.

Sheila attended Mount Ida Junior College in Newton, Mass. where she graduated with an associate degree in fashion merchandise.  She later went on to work as a bank teller in Kennett Square.

Sheila was a well-liked and well-respected fixture in the community. Many a time, patrons of Sheila’s bank would comment that they continued to bank there because of her personality and welcoming spirit. She also had a creative side; In addition to enjoying crafts and ceramics, she loved to share her homemade chocolates, cakes and candies with her family. Perhaps most of all, Sheila adored her grandchildren and could never spoil them enough. Sheila’s feisty but incredibly loving spirit will truly be missed by all.

Sheila is survived by two sons, Michael Gentile and his wife, Susan and Brian Gentile and his wife, Sue; a daughter, Ellen Riegel and her husband, Mike; two brothers, John F. Connolly, Jr. and Peter Connolly; one sister, Margaret May; seven grandchildren, Connor, Cameron, Kayla, Braden, Morgan, Michael and Max, and one great-granddaughter, Ava.

You are invited to visit with Sheila and Richard’s family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, and from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348.  Sheila and Richard’s funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will be held at a later date in Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Va.  Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Historic Kennett Square, C/O Beautification Committee, 106 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348.  To visit Sheila’s online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com.

 

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