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Irene Isabella Obituary
she is survived by her husband, James Isabella; children, Tera, Christina and Daniel Isabella; brother, Edward Frajer and niece, Elizabeth; sister, Christine (Michael) Messino of N. Carolina and nephew, Paul Messino of Baltimore, Md., and nieces, Michelina Messino of N. Carolina and Giannalisa Messino of S. Carolina; brother-in-law, Robert Isabella and niece, Elizabeth Isabella; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Isabella.
Friends may call 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, OH 44305. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m., following visitation. Final resting place will be at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park in Cuyahoga Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to Rose's Rescue in Ravenna, Ohio or through their website www.rosesrescue.net.
To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerAkron.com.
(NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334)
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Memories and Condolences
for Irene Isabella
Joshua Life
February 18, 2014
Still miss you so much youve gave me strenght to get by when eberyone else turned there backs on me you seen me for whom i am and ill never again meet someone as great as you were ill never forget you and think of you everyday we love you so much you touched the lives of every kid in akron... We all love you so much.... Its been awhile but just saying still i miss ya.... And always will!
Nurse Joanne andCaptain Blimpy
March 16, 2013
God Bless and you are in our prayers, Nurse Joanne and Captain Blimpy (WNIR listeners). Take care of yourself and yours and keep up the great work!!! You are greatly appreciated each day !
March 12, 2013
Life is everlasting. Keep that thought, it will get you through the rough times, knowing you will see each other again.
"Deeva" -WNIR Listener
March 5, 2013
May Gods peace be with the entire Isabella family... WNIR listener Kelly
Sarah WNIR listener
March 4, 2013
Jim & family..so sorry for your loss..listened to you on my way home for your 1st night back..hang in there..thru God all things are possible...
February 28, 2013
Jim, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Jay and Tara Brophy
Shirley Loyal WNIR Listener
February 27, 2013
Jim, my heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I was shocked and unbelievably saddened to hear this news. I am sending prayers of comfort to all of you.
Norm and Karen Rozek
February 27, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss, it just broke our hearts when we heard the news. Hope you are feeling better. Bless your family. WNIR listeners.
Shelly McClure
February 26, 2013
Sending thoughts of peace and comfort to the Isabella family during this difficult time. You are all in my prayers. WNIR listener.
Gail
February 26, 2013
Jim and family..I am so sorry. WNIR listener.
WNIR fan of Jim
February 25, 2013
Jim and family. So deeply saddened when I heard the news of your loss. Always enjoyed the love that came thru the airways as you spoke of your wife. Be strong my friend... I connect with you like family. Bless you all.
February 25, 2013
Our thoughts are with you, God Bless you and your family.
A WNIR listner
Dale Guidroz
February 25, 2013
I'm so saddened over the loss of Irene. The world is a much sadder place without her in it.
Brenda Enos
February 25, 2013
My thougts are with you at this time.
WNIR listener
Julie Ivascu
February 25, 2013
Mrs Isabella, you were always such a kind, down to earth woman. Most recently, you were replying to my facebook posts and giving me great advice and as always very supportive. I'm so sad to hear this happened. Your family and friends are in my prayers. You will be missed! God Bless.
February 24, 2013
Jim I am so sorry,and I hope the memories of Irene help sustain you during this struggle.Stay strong. laura and Tom sweeney
February 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss, jim and family.she will be missed dearly.may God watch over you and yours and bring you peace. WNIR listners
Kineta Blackmon
February 24, 2013
Although it deeply saddened me to not make her homegoing, it was a pleasure to know & work with Irene while at Akron Public Schools. I will always appreciate her kindness towards me...many blessings to the family. May God bless & keep all of her family.
February 24, 2013
My sympathy and condolences to the Isabella family on the loss of Irene. Although she was only with the AVS family on Park Street for a short time before going to the Admin bldg., she always carried a positive smile. My prayers to the family. M. Carter-Page
bob earley
February 24, 2013
Love you brother
February 24, 2013
We are soooo sorry for your great loss Jim. We feel like we know you! God grant you peace! What a wonderful legacy to leave on earth. God love and keep you. Harriet and Dave Gilson
WNIR fans
Bonnie Warlop
February 24, 2013
Dear Jim Isabella Family, In continued prayer for you all. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jean Keeling
February 23, 2013
Jim & family
I was away when your wife passed on. I was shocked when my husband told me. I know you loved her so much as you spoke of her often on your show. May God be with all of you in this trying time.
February 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you Jim and Family,Irene is such a sweetheart I missed her her when she moved from Ralston Ave. I'am so sorry to see this..Stephanie Woods
WNIR Listener
February 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Deepest Sympathies.
Evelyn Coates
February 23, 2013
God be with you Jim and family. I listen to you every evening and am praying for all of you to be blessed with strength and peace to fill your hearts. She was beautiful. So very sorry for your loss.
radio listener from medina
February 23, 2013
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Jim Hentosz
February 23, 2013
As I have always said, Izzy was our biggest supporter. She would always give us hell for deploying with our Military Unit, but she would always support us, no matter what. She is the epitome of a true friend.
Shirley Spencer GHS77-Eubanks
February 23, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Darnesha Pickett
February 23, 2013
Can't believe you've passed on was shocked to get the news loggin on Facebook... You were so nice and always kept a smile on your face... Makes me muss the years we had as a Garfield student class of 2003 will truly miss you!
Richard S
February 23, 2013
My your loving wife RIP and my God be with you and your loving family in this time of need.
Jennifer Dulac
February 23, 2013
Oh, Miss Izzy. You be missed dearly. I will never forget the day you found out I could draw, you had me changing the office bulletin board every week, it felt like. Then we reconnected on the Facebook and you always had something wonderful to say, the last that I would be an amazing bride. I will miss you. You were such a great person.
JENNI GETZ
February 23, 2013
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME..MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU!
Joshua Life
February 23, 2013
Well miss you we love you and you meant so much to us kids here at Firestone park... Love you mrs izzy!
Radio listerner
February 23, 2013
Sorry for your lose of wife!rip
February 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Karen S. Alliance,O
shirley rosser
February 23, 2013
Keep looking UP, that is where your help will come from. Continued prayers
Don Brasaemle
February 23, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family .
Piney and Daisy aka Don and Cathy
Peggy Lancaster
February 23, 2013
May God give this family the strength they need to get through this very difficult time. I have known this family for many years as the children grew up in my program at the YMCA. Irene was one of the most loving moms I had ever met. RIP Irene!! Ms Peggy
Eileen Bischoff
February 23, 2013
Keeping you and your family in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Kimberlie Kenepp
February 23, 2013
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Prayers coming your way. Kimberlie Kenepp
Pam D
February 23, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time.
Ronna Phillips
February 23, 2013
Sorry so for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rabbitt
February 23, 2013
Irene touched our hearts through the love Jim would share on the radio.
February 23, 2013
Irene touched our hearts through the love Jim would share on the radio.
joi mills
February 23, 2013
sorry for your loss praying for the family
Peggy Soha
February 22, 2013
Jim, bless you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
February 23, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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