As I grew, You were the one to teach me. I ran to you with my worries, You were the one to tell me...everything would be ok. Stay strong. You taught me how to become a lady. A true lady. My Babcie Is what I call you What I will always call you. Your love is never ending Your lessons never forgotten. Through your love I am the women, I am today. Through your love and my mothers I have become so strong. Nothing compares to you. No one every will. Your support, your prayers, have always meant the most. Your heart and legacy will always be a part of me. I love you I love you so much More than words could ever express. You are my grandmother. You are My Babcie. V/R Alaysia

Lou and Irene were our close friends in Ras Tanura Saudi Arabia. Irene and I worked together and she was a joy. Always in control. I'm sure she is enjoying being with the love of her life Lou and JoAnn Virginia Read

Life’s situations, circumstances, and decisions often separate us from those we love and care about. Regardless of the time and distance, they always remain in our heart and mind. Such is the case with Irene. For many years she was “Mom” to me and then she was my daughter’s beloved Babcie. Over the years, I’ve personally missed the sound of her laughter, the twinkle in her eyes, and her fierce love and devotion of family and friends. However, I’ve never stopped loving and caring about her. My heart aches for family and friends who are grieving her loss. She will be greatly missed by so many. But, my heart also rejoices because I know she is dancing with Jesus and is reunited with so many she loved and lost. I daresay there was one huge party when she arrived in Heaven! I will always cherish her memory and feel very blessed and thankful for her abundant love! With Love, Keri Faurie Colorado Springs, CO

A farewell to Mom We think we can prepare for the eventual day our Mom leaves this world. Part of us want to believe she will live forever and then we shockingly realize she is mortal. They have sacrificed much for our potential. The woman who brought us into this world. The woman who fed and clothed us. The woman who taught us a language and provided our early education. The one person who loved you in spite of any faults. The one who held you close as she tried to mend your heart and body when you were emotionally or physically wounded. The one who witnessed with such pride all of her children’s accomplishments, big or small... The woman who was proud to share her family values, so each child might reach maturity to live life with human dignity and respect. We all witnessed her intense pride in her heritage and culture, which made her family strong. She shared her wisdom so that each of her children could achieve their dreams and have fuller lives. Even when she had to say no, added importance to her love as a mother; since our mothers do what they believe necessary to protect us from harm, including harm from ourselves. We learn, sometimes too late, what they did was right; especially when we consider our emotional investment in a decision that they knew might harm us. Moms are the epitome of mindfulness… caring people, which as the saying goes, Momma knows best…and she did… I feel as if our Mom has passed away once again. Pat and I both know Irene is in the very best company. Reunited with Lou, JoAnn and all of those who have passed before her, and who have now welcomed her and are celebrating her successful life’s work. We all know just how close Irene, Peg, & Mish and their spouses were to each other. And, we also know how important their lifelong friendships were to each of our extended families. We can all appreciate just what they all shared about life’s fragility; it is like the butterfly, ephemeral. I have always appreciated Irene being an ardent mentor…she emphasized the value of life long learning. She also taught me how much value there is in higher education and pushed me to get a college degree. I valued her advice and I have tried to pay it forward with my children and students. Her values are the same family values taught by my parents, which she reinforced as a true guardian. I have constantly valued Irene and Lou’s knowledge and wisdom and it helped me better understand our universe, and my place and responsibility within it. If ever there were people who deserved recognition for their ethics it is these two. We will cherish for eternity the friendship and love given to our family. Although “party central” at Peg and Jim’s home closed some years ago, it will go on forever in our hearts and anew where all of them now reside. Our sincere condolences to your family on Mom’s passing. We will keep you all in our prayers…. Irene had such a wonderful sense of pride…of accomplishment, of life and in whom she was as a person, a very proud and wonderful Spouse, Mom…Aunt…Grandmother…a strong, caring, and loving Woman. We will miss her immensely…and are deeply saddened that we cannot be with you at this time. With Love, Bob & Patricia Murphy Sarasota, Florida May 9, 2017

Just remembering what a wonderful person Irene was....always looked forward to Irene Lou, Mishie and Walt when they all came to visit my mom and dad in Paterson and then in Little Falls and all the goodies they all brought....their famous chocolate cake with the most delicious icing on it OMG couldn't wait to eat it...We are so lucky and happy to have shared such beautiful cherished memories gone by buy but never forgotten...as Irene. God Bless You xoxoxoxooxoxoxo Gail I love you my dearest Irene

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