Irene was born on October 27, 1941 to Leon and Irene (Lahmer) Hapeman in Rochester, NY.
Irene was predeceased by her brother, Richard and very special sister-in-law Dody Hapeman; brother Donald Hapeman; nephew, Jeff Hapeman; and great niece, Laura Dibley.
She is survived by her sister Joan Hapeman; nieces and nephews, Jackie(Al) Antinarelli, Sandy Hapeman(Mike lanni), Steve Hapeman, Tim(Barbie) Hapeman, Andrew Hapeman, Charlie Hapeman, and Heidi(Eric) Taylor. Also, many great nieces and nephews.