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Irene Bashta Obituary
Irene Bandas Bashta
Oct. 4, 1928 - Jan. 24, 2021
AUBURN - Irene Bandas Bashta, 92 of Auburn passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 in the Commons on St. Anthony. A lifelong resident of Auburn, she was born October 4, 1928 the daughter of the late William and Susan Mazur Bandas.
In her early years, Irene was employed with General Electric, waitressed at Webster's Restaurant and ultimately retired as an Operator with New York Telephone. She was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and enjoyed shopping, local trips to the casino and traveling to Las Vegas and New York City for plays. Above all she loved spending Sundays with her family.
She is survived by the father of her children Nicholas Bashta; three daughters: Karen Wilson (Alan), Claudia Bashta, and Paula Gridley (Rick); and one son Nick Bashta (Denise) all of Auburn; one sister Anna Bandas of Auburn; six grandchildren: Elizabeth Cuddy (Dan), Nicholas Wilson (Sarah), Jessica Gridley, Stephanie Festa (Mike), Alexis Bashta and Carter Bashta; three great grandchildren: Georgia Cuddy, Jack Wilson and baby Rocco Festa; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Irene is predeceased by four brothers William, Stefan "Primo", John and Michael Bandas; sisters Helen Glowacki and Mary Dolan.
Funeral services for Irene will be conducted at the convenience of the family. Entombment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery Mausoleum. Arrangements are with White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South Street, Auburn. Donations may be made to the Matthew House, 43 Metcalf Drive, Auburn or any charity of your choice in remembrance of Irene. A celebration of Irene's life will be held at a later date.
To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.whitechapelfh.com.
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Lou alfieri
January 22, 2024
As time goes by our memories never fade. It gives us hope and strength in our lives. There is never a time that goes by when I think of your mom that I don´t have a smile on my face.
Lou alfieri
January 22, 2023
It´s Sunday and it reminds me of our Sunday afternoon dinner and beer days. We were young and she had a great way of understanding us. Always fun. A great lady. You all have great memories of her so on this day laugh about the good times we had. Lou
Tom Dagnesi
January 31, 2021
Dear Paula, Nick, Claudia and Karen, Your mom was such a wonderful person who brought joy and laughter everywhere she went. She was like a 2nd mom to me and will always have a special place in my heart. Wish we could all be together to share fun stories of all the great times we had. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Ginny Chalanick
January 31, 2021
Our condolences to all of you at this difficult time.. may you be comforted with all the happy memories your Mom created, and the love she had for all of you. RIP Irene
Don & Ginny Chalanick
Maggie Cool Sierzenga
January 30, 2021
So sorry to here of Irene´s passing. She was a beautiful fun lady. Thoughts and prayers to all of her family at this time.
David T. Rabuano
January 28, 2021
So sorry for your loss of Mom , what a great Family She had , always had fun times with all and then our kids had the chance to see are Competitiveness as I will remember how Mr. Bashta enjoyed playing and his Son Nick followed Dad's footsteps !! This Family will always hold a special place in my Heart !! Great Mom
Jeanne Trinca
January 28, 2021
So sorry to read about Irene´s passing. I´ll never forget her beautiful smile and fun loving personality....and our "car pooling" rides back and forth to Syracuse while working at the Telephone company! We sure had some great times. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe Colella
January 28, 2021
Claudia. Paula and the entire Bashta Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Dagnesi
January 28, 2021
Karen, Claudia, Paula and Nick,
I´m so sorry to hear about your mom. I just loved her and have so many fun memories from the days of "Irene and Lucy".
My heart goes out to you all.
Linda & Bill Jennings
January 28, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to Claudia and all the family. I remember your Mom´s beautiful smile.
Lou alfieri
January 28, 2021
I´m so sorry to hear about your mother. She was like a mom to all of us She helped us grow up on our Sunday get togethers. She will always have a place in my heart. Be proud to have a special mother.
Annette Murphy
January 28, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies to your family.
Mark and Dale (Quill) Antonik
January 28, 2021
Bashta family, thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
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