Dear, Gene, I am sitting thinking of my wonderful friend and I miss her, God took her home and she is at peace, I pray that peace will come to you, we have wonderful memories of this beautiful lady. God grant you the strength to help you through this difficult time. Irene & Howard are watching over us. God Bless You, Mary
 

Gene, we were so sorry to hear about Irene's passing. Both of you play such a big part in the Recovery community here in the Tampa Bay area. We thank you both for your service. You sure know how to through a party. We know it will be different for you Gene - to live without Irene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. May God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. Peace and serenity. Lyle & Caroline
 

Irene was a lovely lady and favorite AUnt of the late Noelle Perreault, my adopted little sister from the BBBS Program. Irene was well loved and is in heaven now, and with those who have gone before including my little sister Noelle. I was thinking of Irene just this past week when sending out my very late Christmas cards, not knowing she had already gone on to heaven...She will be missed. Love, Liz Copple.
 

T o my darling Irene, tonight I am missing you so very much. Tomorrow will be our 22nd wedding anniversary Dec. 24, 1985 we where married. Didn't I would be wrting this on the day before 22 years ago. They say it will get better in time, time is time. But tonight my heart is breaking for you. I know you could not have went on much longer with your COPD, it was getting worst. I do miss you and love you, Merry Christmas, say hit o all our friends and I know you are spending Christmas with Jesus. Love you always, your husband, Gene
 

Eileen Mahoney sent us an email. Gene, I am so sorry for your loss. Irene was wonderful and I will always remember her for her kind spirit and patience. She helped me in my sobriety so much and in her knowledge in dealing with clients at ACTS. I will never forget how proud we were to have you both at our wedding and how much Irene and you were part such a huge part in our recovery. The Florida House lives on in our souls and in our recovery, as will Irene. May God embrace you in your loss. Please contact us if you need anything at all. In His Grace, Brian and Tina
 

Gene, We're sorry to hear of your loss. You both were a great influence on us early on at The Florida House and other meeting places in Tampa. You all are in our prayers. Brian, Tina and all
 

We will miss Irene and her smiling face but I know she's in a better place. With sympathy and prayers for the family, Mary and Lee Ross
 

Gene This is just a very fond careing mesage to let you know im thinking of you and your family at this sad time, it easy to say time will heal i know its hard to believe just now , i promise you it will get better , take care God bless you all your friend angel
 

We reminisced about New York,the way it was,the jewish influences,the food, the northeast subculture...and when my youngest daughter called drew park, I knew that she was not put on hold, (cause it took awhile to get to the phone), but Irene you were giving her your personal touch... thanks.I will miss you.
 

Gene, Loosing someone dear, feels always as loosing a part of yourself as well. No mather what people say, you'll never forget, and the pain in your heart stays the same, you'll only will learn to handle it and that nothing is eturnal. I hope you can share your sadnesss with family and friends as they will help you to get thru these difficult days. Your friend Linda - Belgium