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Irene Lupton Obituary

Lupton - Irene nee Pietras, of Oyster Bay (formerly of Little Neck, East Norwich and Glen Head) passed away peacefully on the morning on January 11, 2026, at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband, George; and all of her siblings. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews, as well as their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation is Friday, January 16, 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Whitting Funeral Home in Glen Head. A Mass will be held on Saturday, January 17, 10am at St. Mary's in Roslyn, followed by a burial at Roslyn Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Northwell Foundation (please specify Glen Cove Hospice) or North Shore Animal League.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Newsday on Jan. 15, 2026.

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Memorial Events
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Jan

16

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Whitting Funeral Home

300 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head, NY 11545

Jan

16

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Whitting Funeral Home

300 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head, NY 11545

Jan

17

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

110 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn, NY 11576

Jan

17

Burial

11:15 a.m.

Roslyn Cemetery

Northern Boulevard, Greenvale, NY

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Whitting Funeral Home

300 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, NY 11545

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