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Michael Irene Obituary
AGE: 84 • Long Branch
Michael A. Irene, 84 of Long Branch, a retired Detective Captain of the Long Branch Police Department, passed away Friday January 13th at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank.
Det. Captain Irene graduated Long Branch High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he served as a Radarman on the U.S.S. Cooner in the Pacific Theatre. He was Honorably Discharged from the Navy on the 29th day of July 1946. In 1954 he joined the Long Branch Police Department where he served 25 years retiring with the rank of Detective Captain. He later worked for the Monmouth County Office on Aging, before retiring to Ft. Pierce, Florida where he lived for 12 years. He returned to New Jersey in 2009.
He was pre-deceased by his wife, Ann Ferrara Irene in 2007; and his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Joe Foerster, whom both died in 1954.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Angela Irene, Elberon and Thomas and Barbara Irene, Cary, N.C.; and his four grandchildren, Amanda, Michael, Justin and Rebecca Irene.
A gathering in Celebration of his life will be held from 2 to 5 PM, Saturday, January 21st at the Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. A Long Branch PBA service of remembrance will be at 3 PM. Contributions in memory of Detective Captain Irene may be made to the Long Branch PBA, City Hall, 344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Irene
John N. Bucciero
January 10, 2023
I worked with Michael for years. Rest in Peace Brother
Robin A. Robinson
January 19, 2012
My condolence goes out to the family . I used to work with Mike at the Office on Aging. He was really a great person to work with. He will be missed.
Millie and Lydia
January 18, 2012
Dear Mr. Irene: Please accept our condolences on the passing of your Dad; You and your family are in our prayers... Mille & Lydia of the law firm of Mark R. Aikins, LLC
Deborah Maher
January 18, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Love and prayers from the Maher Family.
John Falduti
January 17, 2012
I have known Mike Irene since 1968. He was a good friend and a great police officer. We last saw each other when he was living in Florida before he moved back to New Jersey.
Patty and I will miss a good friend.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his sons, Mike and Tom and their families.
John & Patty Falduti (Cape Coral, FL)
Sam & Kimber Pirozzi
January 17, 2012
Our condolences to Mike's family. We enjoyed Mike (and Ann's) company in Florida quite often. Great people, so sorry for that loss.
John Bucciero
January 16, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My condolences to the family. I worked with Mike for ten years. I learned from Mike and had fun doing so.
Mike Schulz
January 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to Mike and other members of the Irene family.He was a pleasure to speak with and his stories of the Long Branch Police Department will never be forgotten. May Captain Irene rest in peace.
January 16, 2012
Mike, Angie & family: our prayers are with you.
Phyllis and Joe Cieri
January 16, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Mike,and having him as a friend.My condolences to his family.
Jules B.Wolfson
January 16, 2012
RIP
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