Born in New York, NY in 1932 to the late James and Irene Connelly.
Irene led a great life and had tremendous fun along the way. She grew up in New York City with three great brothers. After high school she met her future husband, Bob, on a blind date. After a whirlwind courtship, they were married and moved to Hanover, NH while Bob attended graduate school. She was a fantastic mother and wife who enjoyed travelling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Irene and Bob spend a good deal of their lives in Connecticut, Florida, and Cape Cod. Ever the adventurer, she was a fantastic co-pilot when Bob purchased an airplane. Irene was always very active in the Catholic Church, wherever she lived.
She is survived by her children: Cathleen Gerardi of Trumbull, CT; Robert ( Kate) of Kirkwood, PA; Mary of Harwich Port and Chatham, MA and David ( Karen) of Raleigh, NC and 7 beautiful grandchildren: Nora, Vanessa and Antonio Gerardi; Kathleen and Russell Sullivan; and Aidan and Jillian Sullivan.
In addition to being predeceased by her parents, she is also predeceased by her husband, Robert Russell Sullivan.
Visitation will be held on Monday July 26, 2021 from 4-7pm at Doane, Beal and Ames, 260 Main St, West Harwich, MA 02671. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at 10 am at Holy Trinity Parish, 246 Main St, West Harwich, MA 02671 followed by burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery.
For online condolences, please visit www.doanebealamesharwich.com .
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