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Irene Chocianowski Obituary

Irene Chocianowski

HYDE PARK - Irene Lillian Chocianowski, 91, a lifelong area resident, died on March 24, 2020 at Archcare at Ferncliff.

Born in Poughkeepsie on March 28, 1928, she was the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Nagy) Petro. She volunteered at Vassar Brothers Medical Center for many years.

On September 15, 1951 at St. Joseph's Church in Poughkeepsie, Irene married William Chocianowski who predeceased her in 1977.

Irene is survived by her sons and their wives, Larry and Theresa Chocianowski of Millbrook, William and Donna Chocianowski of Deland, FL, and John Chocianowski of LaGrangeville; her grandchildren, Jessica, Samuel, Daniel, Alyson and Lauren; and her great-grandchildren, Payton and Kinsley.

Private interment will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Poughkeepsie. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the Vassar Brothers Hospital Foundation. Please visit Irene's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.

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

Published by Poughkeepsie Journal from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2020.

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March 30, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 26, 2020

Our deepest condolences to all. May happy memories guide you through this difficult time.
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March 25, 2020

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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