SHELLMER

Coletta (Silletti), age 67, a longtime resident of Walpole, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, October 2, 2026, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo B. Shellmer, who predeceased her on June 22, 2017.

Born in Norwood, Coletta was one of three children and the only daughter of the late Domenic Silletti and Santa (Balba) Silletti. She was raised in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School.

Together with her late husband, Coletta owned and operated Leo's Floor Covering in Walpole for many years. She took pride in serving her customers throughout the community. Today, the family business proudly continues under the leadership of her two sons.

In her spare time, Coletta enjoyed spending weekends at her home in Bourne. She often looked forward to escaping the New England winters with trips to warmer destinations and especially cherished traveling to Italy, the homeland of her parents. Coletta loved watching NFL games and playing “Mexican Train” Dominoes with friends and family. Coletta was also a talented cook who found great joy in preparing meals for family and friends. Above all else, she treasured the time spent with her two sons, who were the center of her world.

Coletta is survived by her devoted sons, Leo Shellmer, Jr. and his partner, Joy, and Kyle Shellmer; her brothers, Domenic Silletti, Jr. and his wife, Lisa, and Andrew Silletti and his wife, Peggy; her loving companion, Bob McGarva; and many cherished extended family members and dear friends.

Visitation and funeral services provided by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street, Norwood.

Coletta will be laid to rest privately with her husband in Highland Cemetery, Winter Street, Norwood.