Mrs. Sharon Rose Berrigan

Sharon Rose Berrigan was born on April 30, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, to Anthony and Marie (Hanke) Spila. She passed away on March 5, 2013, in Whittier, California at the age of 65.



Sharon is survived by her husband Dan Berrigan; sister, Patricia Vitaliano and brother, John Spila.



People in Sharons life were irresistibly drawn to her kindness, helpfulness and charm.

Cursed with cancer. Blessed with friends. Now in Paradise.



A vigil will be held on Monday, March 11, 2013, 7pm, at White Emerson Mortuary, 13304 E Philadelphia Street, Whittier, California.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 10 am at St. Bruno's Catholic Church, 15740 Citrustree Road, Whittier, California, 90603.



Burial will take place at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles (Chicago), Illinois.



No flowers please. In lieu of flowers or a memorial gift, please support Mrs. Sharon Rose Berrigan's two favorite charities: 'Covenant House', Hollywood, California, and 'Mercy House' for boys and girls, Chicago, Illinois.