Irene Meicke

Born in Jersey City, NJ, Irene was the daughter of Irene (nee Deluca) and Mauro DeStefano. She later made her home in Secaucus, NJ, after moving her family there from Jersey City in 1970.

Irene was the co-owner of Sarene Italian Deli on Summit Avenue in Jersey City, which she operated with her sister Sarah until their retirement. Known for its homemade breakfasts and lunches, the deli became a neighborhood staple—each morning greeted by a line of customers waiting to be served.

Irene loved Atlantic City and, above all, time spent with family. She especially enjoyed visits with her nieces and nephews, who were frequent and welcome guests.

Irene was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Meicke Sr.; her daughter, Janet Gemelli; her parents, Irene (nee Deluca) and Mauro DeStefano; and her 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her children, Thomas Meicke Jr. and his wife Gloria, Glenn Meicke and his wife Karen, and Robin Taylor and her husband Robert; her grandchildren, Lisa Lang and her husband William, Christian Miller and his wife Dena, Thomas Meicke III and his wife Casandra, Jonathan Meicke and his wife Dawn, Paul Meicke and his wife Lindsay, Jessica Rogers and her husband Ronald, and Hunter and Hampton Taylor ; and her great-grandchildren,Kirsten Lang-Malhado, Nicholas Lang, Christian and Matthew Miller, Mason and Aurora Rogers, Esmeralda and Esabella Meicke, Owen and Liliana Meicke , and Barett Meicke. Irene is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Irene will be held at Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ , on Wednesday, October 21,from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. A Funeral Mass will follow at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Secaucus, NJ , at 10:45 am. A Committal Service will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery & Mausoleum, North Arlington, NJ.