Irene was born on December 12, 1947 in New York, NY to Georgia Tzortzis and Antonios Tzortzis. Irene moved to Miami around the age of 18. She worked as a manager at an art supply store and taught ceramics. After a stint in retirement, she went to work at Alienware where she made lifelong friends. She had a passion for collecting and often worked at estate sales. She raised one son, Tony, and left behind a granddaughter, Riley, that she loved very much.
In her last years, Irene made sure to take care of her mother, who survived her. She was such a caring and loving person and would always put others before herself. She will always be remembered for her love and generosity.