Pauline Del Collo

Pauline “Polly” Del Collo (nee Shaft), age 96, of West Chester, PA, passed away on February 26, 2025. 

Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (nee Fitzgibbons) Shaft. Polly was the proud matriarch of her family. She was especially fond of family events where she was typically the life of the party. She enjoyed the beach and was an avid reader. Polly was a talented painter and life long traveler. As a long-time member of Overbrook Golf Club, she enjoyed playing golf well into her eighties.

Polly was the beloved wife of the late Michael Del Collo; loving mother of Michael Del Collo (Louise), Peter Del Collo (Chris), and Kathy Weber (Bill); caring grandmother of Matt Weber, Kate Baran (Eric), Allison Matthews (Mike), Danny Weber (Sarah), and Billy Weber (Shea) and great-grandmother of Logan, Bill, Collyns, Tyler, Lily, Greyson, Jax, Mikaylie, and Taylin; dear sister of Carole McNamara (the late Peter).

Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 9:30-10:30 AM Friday, March 14, 2025 at SS Peter & Paul Church, 1325 Boot Road, West Chester, PA 19380, followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Glaucoma Foundation, glaucomafoundation.org, would be appreciated.