Irene F. Anthony

Irene Anthony Obituary

Irene F. Anthony Was affectionately known to her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as Mimi. Irene was born on February 18, 1916 in San José, California to her parents, Frank and Eleanor Perez. She passed away on August 23, 2008 at the blessed age of 92. She will always be remembered for her smile and outstanding musical talent on the piano. Irene had a wonderful life as a wife, mother and entertainer playing the piano for many occasions during and after the Big Band and Jazz era. She leaves a great legacy for the love of music and entertainment to her family. Irene was an avid reader of books, documentaries and was extremely good at crossword puzzles. Irene Anthony (Mimi), you will be missed by all of us that love you. We will cherish your memories and never forget your loving face. Rosary and funeral, Thursday August 28, 2008 at 11:00 am at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Interment at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Aug. 26, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Irene Anthony

2 Entries

Anthony Ponce

August 27, 2008

My sentiments are with her daughter, son-in-law and the rest of the family. My mother and I visited her at the home in San Jose and she played the piano for us. My mom, Emma passed on in 1997. I last saw Irene at her last birthday party. God Bless, I love
her. I have a health problem and
will not be able to attend Irene's
services. Again, God Bless you all.

Sandra Mata

August 26, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived
okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here
is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you
every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up
and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were
gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for
me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's
chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life
on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not
be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But
one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a
time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will
give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day
was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the
way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in
your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember
you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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