Marco Island, Florida
Irene P. Sarlo (Keefe) 98 and a half, went to meet our Lord peacefully the morning of December 23, 2018. In loving memory of a great woman, a wonderful person, friend and lovely wife of her soul mate for 65 years, Humphrey Sarlo.
Irene was born and raised in Yonkers, New York to Eugene and Hellen Keefe (Sullivan) on July 10, 1920. She graduated from the NYC Saint Mary Catholic School. She married her love of her life in August of 1953. The Sarlo's became Marco Island residents in 1983.
Irene is survived by her devoted husband Humphrey, son Ronald Giacco and daughter, Patricia Donohue (Deceased, Mr. Donohue). Grandchildren: William, Kelly Anne, Sean Donohue and her lovely granddaughter Bridgit Donohue. Great Grandchildren: Charlotte, Lorelei, Gabe, and Finlee Donohue (Arizona). Wonderful nephews: Kevin Keefe (Mary) NY, Gregory Keefe (Barbara) NY, Brian Keefe, NY, Christopher (Katty) and Meghan Keefe. Jim Capiola (Carmela) and children, Jim Sarlo (Ruth) and children, Anthony Sarlo (Janis), Dennis Sarlo (Beverly) and many Sarlo's nephews and nieces. Lovely friends, always with her: Mary Rose and Jim Crewdson, John Baier, Karen and Larry Bardash, Allison and husband, Mae and Dan, Amadeo and Joan Patricca, Jim and Katty Birch and many others. Irene's devoted nurse, Susan Ames, and her 4 legged friend "Max". She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: James, Eugene (wife), and Thomas Keefe, nephew Thomas Keefe, Jr.
She will be remembered for her dignity, loyalty and strong faith. We'll miss you forever.
Traditional Catholic Requiem Mass will be celebrated by Father William Jenkins on January 2, 2019 at 11:30 am at Hodges-Josberger Funeral Home on Marco Island. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow at CJ's on The Bay, 740 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145. In lieu of flowers, we hope you'll honor Irene's memory with your prayers for her.
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