Sharon “Booka” Gasparic
Sharon “Booka” Gasparic, 80, of Countryside. Beloved wife of the late Joseph V. Gasparic. Predeceased by her parents Oliver and Elinor McCormick and brother Stuart. Loving mother of Sherry (Jim) O’Leary. Devoted grandmother of Kyle, Nathan (Jackie) and Alyssa Brillisour. Dear great-grandmother of Zachary Brillisour & Nathan and Jarrett. Cherished sister of Sheila (John) Borg and Sands (Lou) Uridil. Fond aunt of Jennifer Dolman and Kristen (Chris) Mikuta. Great-aunt of many.
Sharon was the first woman firefighter at Pleasantview Fire Department. She was a longtime school bus driver for District #105. Sharon was known for loving cats.
Interment private. Arrangements by Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.
Booka was my babysitter growing up. But, she quickly became more than that. She became a grandma figure in my life, family. Booka had taught me many life lessons…how to be tough when I needed to be, not to take crap from no-one. How to have a great sense of humor! And always make sure to take time for yourself. Just to name a few. She will be dearly missed! Hey, Booka..say hi to PaJoe for me ❤️ Sherry, Kyle, Nathan and Alyssa my heart and thoughts are with you all! Xoxo’s
Lots of memories Becca, that’s for sure. I really appreciate the kind words. She was definitely one in a million.
Love to all of you !!!!
Thinking of you…..
Xoxo
So sorry to read Sharon has passed. Although we are cousins through her father’s family I don’t think I have ever met her. Sending our sympathy to her family.
Cousin Pam and Jon Darrow
Thank you, Pam, for your kind words.
Thank you for your kind words, Pam. I’m glad we got to meet and sorry you didn’t get to meet her. She will be missed by her family.
Thanks so much for your kind words. Sorry you didn’t get to meet her as well. She was definitely one of a
kind. Ghee family will really miss her
There aren’t many words to express the sadness felt by Aunt Sharon’s passing. So many fond memories that will remain with me always. She contributed to our Dean’s French Onion Dip & chips addiction which she always had waiting for us when she knew we were coming over. We always had fun and always felt welcome.
She had a great infectious laugh; she laughed for all to hear, and she laughed often. She loved and adored Sherry and her grandkids with a fierceness that can never be replaced. My love and condolences.
Thank you everyone for your kind words. My grandma was always there for me, my brother Nathan, and my sister Alyssa. It didn’t matter what time of the day it was.. if you called Sharon, she would always answer. She was always there. We will always cherish the memories and remember her influence on all of us.
Sharon,was my favorite bus driver and friend she was my support while I was working for school District 105 in the time I would see her around dropping the kids off.Beside being my bus driver for a while when I was going to school too.P.S. She will be missed by all of the people that have came across her path.