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Dawn Hirrel Obituary
March 10, 1966 - March 4, 2021
Greenwood Lake, NY
Dawn E. Hirrel, 54, born in the Bronx NY on March 10, 1966, was granted her angel wings on March 4, 2021. She died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side.
She is predeceased by her father, John McCarthy; step father, Richard Francis; in laws, Michael and Catherine Hirrel; sister, Debra Kelly and brother, Dennis McCarthy.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 35 years, John Hirrel; mother, MaryEllen McCarthy Francis; children: Catherine Hirrel-Dieber and husband, Frank Dieber Jr., Jonathon Hirrel and wife, Valerie Hirrel, Chelsea Hirrel, and Michael Hirrel; siblings: Diane McCarthy of FL, Darren McCarthy and wife, Christine McCarthy of PA, Duncan McCarthy and Kristi McCarthy of Greenwood Lake; her seven grandbabies who adored their Mimi: Jon Jon, Autumn, Frankie, Christina, John, Rylee, and Ella; many many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and in laws.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 10 in Holy Rosary Church in Greenwood Lake, NY. The Mass will be livestreamed at the following link: https://my.gather.app/remember/dawn-e-hirrel Please be aware that facial coverings must be worn at all times while at the Church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Warwick Cemetery Warwick, New York.
Donations can be made in her honor to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Strong Basile Funeral Home 845-477-8240 or www.ocfuneralhomes.com
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Erin Katulak-Metaxotos
March 7, 2021
Dawn McCarthy-Hirrel became my cousin many years ago, she was always a kind, soft-spoken person who was sincere in her actions and words. Someone you could always feel comfortable with, someone who was a welcoming spirit. She was there for so many of our family members, especially Popo and Aunt Katie. She is appreciated and loved by many. My sincerest thoughts and warm wishes go out to her husband, John, all her children, grand-children, mother, siblings, neices and nephews. She will be a part of many people as we all have fond memories we will hold in our hearts and minds for a long time to come. RIP Dawnie......Love to all the Family and Friends....xoxoxo David and Erin Katulak-Metaxotos
Kathy Fisler
March 6, 2021
May my dear sweet cousin Dawn’s journey to heaven be a beautiful and peaceful journey. As she leaves her loving family here she will be dearly missed but she will watch over us all and still be with us every day! I love you Dawn! Forever in our hearts! God Bless. Kathy Fisler
Dolores Heaney
March 6, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Alice C.OReilly
March 6, 2021
To MaryEllen, John ,Catherine and Frank, Chelsea, Johnathon and Valerie, Mickey,Diane,Darren and Chris, Duncan and Kristy and all her grandchildren and nieces and nephews my prayers are for you during these difficult days, Having our sweet and caring Dawn as a beacon of light may help you find your own peace along with knowing she now is resting in the arms of our eternal Blessed Mother with the comfort Dawn so deserves. With all my love always for you all Aunt Alice.
Jo & Joseph O'Reilly
March 5, 2021
John, Aunt Maryellen, Catherine, Chelsea, Mickey, Johnathan God's Blessing's be with each of you during this time. I am sure she had a beautiful welcoming committee when she arrived home to our loving Father. Know she is at peace and that she lives through each of you!
All our Love,
Jo & Joseph O'Reilly
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