Burris, Shelly R.
SCOTIA — Shelly R. Burris, 52, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2020, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family and best friend.
Shelly was born in Albany, daughter of the late Richard Christie and Pamela Lacey Christie of Colonie.
Shelly was a loving wife, caring mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, niece, granddaughter and friend.
She wouldn’t allow her longtime battle with the NF2 disorder get in the way of her living life on her terms. She lived every day of her life with tremendous grace, courage and resilience.
Shelly is survived by her loving husband Brian A. Burris Sr.; her children, Zachary, Kyra Pearl and stepson Brian Jr.; her brother, David Christie (Liz); her sister, Sabrina Ross (Ken); her niece, Cashelle; nephews, Justin, Anthony and Jon; uncles, Rick Lacey and Alan Christie; three grandchildren, River, Ronen and Remy; grandniece, Sophie; and her dear friend, Melonie Pratt. She was predeceased by her maternal grandmother, T. Lorraine Lacey.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, please give a memorial contributions in memory of Shelly to Neurofibromatosis Northeast at https://nfnortheast.org/
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, yard work, read, participate in church activities, and spend time with those in need.
In addition to his parents and siblings, Irene, Mary and James, he was predeceased by the love of his life, his wife, Janice. Jack is survived by his daughters, Kelly Hauck, Devon (Jim Hogan) Hauck, and Kathryn (Ciro) Stefano. He was the proud grandfather of Anna, Frances and Louis Stefano, as well as Liam Hogan. He is also survived by his siblings: William, Charlie, Thomas, and David, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie on Sunday, September 20, from 12 to 4 p.m. Gathering size within our chapels will be based on the most current N.Y.S. occupancy requirements. Masks are required, and social distancing is to be observed inside and outside of our chapels. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 21, at 10 a.m. in Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Dr., Albany. Please only enter the church from the front entrance. Masks and social distancing are required. Church ambassadors will be available to help with seating and questions; and please attempt to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled Mass time. Interment will follow the Mass in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Food Pantry at Christ Our Light Parish in Jack’s memory.