July 21, 1947 - February 11, 2024

Rochelle (Shelley) Kuroghlian, 76, passed away in St. Petersburg, FL, February 11, 2024. Shelley was born in Bridgeport, CT and where she attended McKinley, a Fairfield Public School. At Warde High School, she was involved in many activities, including cheerleading. Shelley earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Miami in Florida.

Shelley was predeceased by her parents, Stephen and Eva Shankman Kuroghlian; her brother, Gerald E. Kuroghlian ( Jerry); cousins, Teri Schwartz, Charles, Richard Kuroghlian. She is survived by Ellen Kuroghlian, sister-in-law, Fairfield; cousins, Sarah Shankman, Santa Rosa, CA; Kuroghlian Family, Fairfield, and many friends and family in Fairfield, CT and in Florida.

Continuing her family’s commitment to public service, Shelley, a Democrat, served as a member of the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) in Fairfield. Upon a career move to Florida, she continued her public service in Clearwater, FL.

Shelley worked at Xerox Corporation for 38 years in Corporate Finance, Alternate Channels and in various administrative management positions. Upon retirement, she became a 10-year volunteer with the Clearwater Police Department, President of her HOA and was an active member of the Clearwater Neighborhood Coalition.

Shelley loved to travel to Maine every summer for the better part of 40 years, where she made friends from all over. She had 3 cockapoo dogs (Bert, Mac and Ernie) throughout her life. She adored them and they were always by her side wherever she went.

Shelley was a social, outgoing individual with a generous spirit. She will be in our memories and hearts forever.

For those interested in making a memorial contribution, the Mercy Learning Center, 637 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604, is a non-profit helping educate women, where Jerry volunteered for years and which Shelley sponsored as well.

A Graveside Service will be held at Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield, within a few weeks.