Allen J. Sharrow

Allen Jay Sharrow, Ontario, NY/Sarasota, Florida, passed away at his home in Ontario on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the age of 60. He was born on Wednesday, September 18, 1963, at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. He was predeceased by his father, Leland Sharrow, in 1978.

Survived by his mother, Barbara "Searles" Sharrow Reed; sisters, Bonnie (Mike) Wirth, Julie (Mark) Kazmierski, and Tamara Noto; brothers, David and Steven (Linda) Sharrow; extended family and many friends.

Allen was a 1981 graduate of Wayne Central Schools in Ontario, NY. He spent many years living in the St. Petersburg, Florida area. Allen's passion was food and cooking. His family owned the former Lee's Pizza and Subs in Ontario, NY. At a young age, Allen would help at the restaurant, and that is what contributed to a lifelong love for cooking. Sadly, his father passed away at a very young age, and his mother did her best to balance the restaurant while raising six children. Barbara closed the business about a year after Leland passed away, but Allen continued to focus on cooking. Through the years, Allen had the opportunity to cook for many people, including celebrities. He even had the opportunity to work as a chef at the Kennedy Space Center. In addition to his love for cooking, he enjoyed being a part of the Tampa Bay sports scene and even took part in the tradition of drinking from the Stanley Cup. Allen will be missed but remembered fondly by those who love him.

All services will be private. To leave a condolence, please visit Allen's tribute wall on his obituary at www.murphyfuneralservices.com. Memorials in memory of Allen may be directed to Room for One More Rescue, Inc. RFOMR (a non-profit 501-C3 cat rescue that was near and dear to Allen's heart), c/o MaryEllen Beh, 5764 County Line Road, Ontario, NY 14519, or through Venmo to @MaryEllen-Thompson.