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Irene Cole Obituary
July 25, 1935 - July 27, 2015
Resident of Fremont
Irene J. Cole passed away Monday, July 27th, 2015, two days after her 80th birthday. She ended her fifteen month battle with lymphoma at home with her loving family by her side.
Irene was born in Niles, California on July 25th, 1935. She gained a love for cooking and her Spanish culture from her parents at a young age. She attended Washington High School where she met her high school sweetheart, and future husband, George Cole. Together they opened a successful Pleasanton grocery store, Cole's Market. As a family, they ran the store for twenty five years until their retirement in 1990.
After retirement, Irene enjoyed visiting her almond ranch in Delhi, entertaining friends and family, traveling and exotic foods. She also took pride in participating in the American High School "Tim Cole Basketball Tournament", created to honor the memory of her eldest son, Tim Cole.
Irene is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, George Cole; her children: Dr. Jeffery Cole, and Denise Cabral; her grandchildren: Jeffery, Nicole, Jessica, Kevin, Joshua, and Tyler; and her great granddaughter, Emma. Irene will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 5th, 11:30am at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C Street, Union City, CA 94587. Burial will follow at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park in Hayward, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Irene to the American Cancer Society.
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A very special person that was loved by family and friends. You will be missed.
Rest in peace, dear Irene.
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