FORT EDWARD – Irene A. Aurelia, 92, of Orsola Ave, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side, on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility.
Born on August 20, 1921, in Hudson Falls, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Philomena (Bascillica) Michelucci.
Irene was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School.
On July 21, 1921, she married Carl J. Aurelia in Hudson Falls. He passed away in 1978.
Irene worked for the Joy Store for many years until it closed. She then managed Midtown Shopping Center for several years. Irene loved spending time with her family and playing bingo.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Rose Pepe and Mary Marcantonio, her brothers, Alvin, Henry, Joseph, James, Carl, John and her twin brother, who died at six weeks old and her great granddaughter, Bailey Lynn Greene.
She is survived by her daughter, Michele Miner and her husband, Keith of Fort Edward; her grandchildren, Ryan Miner and Ashley Greene and her husband, Michael; two great grandchildren, Katie Miner and Morgan Greene; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Rite of committal will be 1 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, especially B Wing, for all their love, care and compassion given to Irene and her family.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., PO Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828 or the Fort Hudson Health Care Facility, Activities Fund, 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Irene was a very special and kind lady. The thing I remember most about her after working nearly 20 years with her was her sense of humor. Irene,s wit would always bring a smile to those around her. May her family remember her, and cherish the memories of her life.
Dear Michele:
My deepest sympathy and my prayers are with you. Your mom was a great friend to my mom when they were roommates. Now they can see each other in heaven. May God bless you and your family.
Rhonda
Dear Mischelle,Keith and family, We are so, so sorry to hear about Aunt Irene. We just want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. All our love, Peggy Michelucci/Howe/Cyr/Tina Michelucci and cousins.
Michelle I was thinking about you and your Mom last night. Your Mom was special to me as you know as was your Dad. They were my second parents. I can still here her singing Roberta Flack.
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Your mother helped mold me into into a man and I loved her for her guidance.
Love, Debbie and Biff