Irene Gentile

Irene Gentile March 10, 1916 - June 27, 2012 Bozrah - Irene (LaCourse) Gentile, 96, wife of the late Ernest A. Gentile, died Wednesday evening at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Plainfield on March 10, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Maxine and Emilie (Bouchard) LaCourse. She was the last of her siblings, being predeceased by four sisters and ten brothers. Prior to her retirement she was a seamstress for the former Brooklyn Outfitters Store in Norwich. She was a member of the Bozrah Senior Center where she was lovingly called "Sweet Pea", and also a member of the Fitchville Baptist Church where she quietly served and was loved by all. Irene loved to make quilts for her family,and knitted and crocheted baby items for loved ones, and also for Backus Hospital and Care-Net. On July 31, 1937 at St. John Church in Plainfield, she was united in marriage to Ernest A. Gentile who died July 2, 2003. Surviving is her daughter and son in law Emily and Eugene Senecal of Bozrah with whom she made her home; one son and daughter in law Ernest M. and Dianna Gentile of Washington state; seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, one great great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son Anthony E. Gentile. Family was most important to Irene, and she enjoyed spending time with them especially on vacations. Graveside Services will take place on Tuesday at 11 A.M. at St. Joseph Cemetery, 815 Boswell Ave., Norwich, meeting directly at the cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations are asked to be made in her memory to Hospice of S.E. CT., 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT. 06360. Arrangements by Labenski Funeral Home.