Irene Melani entered into eternal rest on August 3, 2021, in San Jose, California. Born on August 7, 1927 in San Francisco, California, she was 93 years old and lived in San Jose for 25 years. Prior to that, she lived in San Francisco.
Loving wife and homemaker to John E. Melani for 71 years. Beloved mother of Michael (Marlene) Melani, Ray, preceded her in death, (Connie) Melani, Ken (Meri) Melani, and Lyn (Lou) Ferreira. Cherished grandmother of Kristi, Gina, Dana, Will, Kaley, Brian and Rebecca. Great-Grandmother of Tyler, Wyatt, Grant, Ivy, Finley, Nate, Scarlett, Beau and Graham.
Irene was married to the love of her life, John E. Melani. Her sister, Louise, introduced them at a beach party; John was instantly smitten and ultimately asked for her hand in marriage. Much of their early years of marriage were filled with a family of four. Irene was a domestic professional who taught her children from as early as they can remember how to be responsible, fend for themselves, and contribute to the workings of the household.
Irene was a woman of strong faith, and an avid church goer at Holy Family Catholic Church for over 25 years. Even during Covid time, she rarely missed a mass online.
A Visitation for Irene will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021, with the Rosary said at 6 p.m. at Lima Family Erickson Chapel, 710 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95125. Funeral Mass to be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 4848 Pearl Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136. A reception at the church will follow Mass from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at The Italian Cemetery, 540 F Street, Coma, CA 94014.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Hospice of the Valley, Attn: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 160045, Sacramento, CA 95816, or online at www.suttercareathome.org/giving
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