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Catherine Hirrel Obituary
Greenwood Lake, NY
Catherine T. "Kate" Hirrel of Greenwood Lake, an employee of the Gift Shop on the New York State Thruway Sloatsburg Rest Area, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Warwick, NY surrounded by her family. She was 73.
The daughter of the late John and Ann Naughton Kilcullen, she was born on September 10, 1935 in New York City. She was the widow of Michael "Popo" Hirrel.
She was a member of Holy Rosary Church in Greenwood Lake.
Survivors include her children: Colleen Ramos and her husband, Raymond of Queens, Thomas Hirrel and his wife, June of Brooklyn, Michael Hirrel and his wife, Lynn of Pennsylvania, Patrick Hirrel of Greenwood Lake, Ann McPartland and her husband, John of Bloomingdale, NJ, Sandra Margillo of Campbell Hall, John Hirrel and his wife, Dawn of Greenwood Lake, Daniel Hirrel and his companion, Jackie McAteer of Greenwood Lake, and William Hirrel and his wife, Kym of Greenwood Lake; her brother, James Kilcullen of Greenwood Lake; her sisters, Anne Marcucilli of Hallandale, FL and Sharon Metaxotos and her husband, William of Highland Falls; sister-in-law, Anne Wydra. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, John and Thomas.
Visitation hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, at the Strong-Basile Funeral Home, 4 Oak St., Greenwood Lake. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, May 11, at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, Greenwood Lake.
Burial will be at Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 505 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
Arrangements by Strong-Basile Funeral Home; 845-477-8240.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Hirrel
sharon metaxotos
May 24, 2009
To All My Sisters Children,
I need you to know that, I will be here for All of you.I know that,thats the way Katie would have wanted it.I know your pain because, I also have the same pain.Love you all,Auntie
sharon metaxotos
May 24, 2009
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)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Mary O'Rourke
May 11, 2009
To the entire Hirrel Family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and it will help this rough time a little easier. I will keep you all in my prayers. Know that she is with Mickey now and you know they are watching over their family together.
JOHN MAC
May 11, 2009
KATIE,WE WILL ALL MISS YOU WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE ALONG WITH YOUR GLOWING TAN.ALSO ,I WILL NEVER FORGET THE DAY OF ANNS OPERATION WITH COLLEEN AND SANDY AND YOU KATIE, HOW YOU GAVE US THE STRENGHTH WITH LOVE AND PRAYER FOR HER FULL RECOVERY. THAT DAY HAS ARRIVED AND YOU WERE HERE TO SEE IT. I THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT LOVE YOU HAVE GIVEN YOUR FAMILY.
THANKS FOR ANNE I WILL TRUELY MISS U !
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Christine Lindeman
May 11, 2009
Annie & Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss....know that you are yoru family are in my thoughts. Cherish all your wonderful memories shared.
Colleen Manion
May 10, 2009
Annie & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. May your wonderful memories of your mom stay with you and bring you comfort.
All our love.
Colleen & Billy
xo
JOHN & PAT STRAUB
May 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
BOBBY AND SANDRA SNOW
May 9, 2009
FOR THE ENTIRE HIRREL FAMILY,
WE ARE SORRY FOR SUCH A GREAT LOSS AND WISH FOR BETTER THINGS IN THE FUTURE. kATE'S SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON FORESVER.
Ingrid von Hassel- Lindedahl
May 9, 2009
My condolences to your entire family during this very difficult time.
Brian Manion
May 9, 2009
Annie & Hirrel Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you right now. You will always have cherrished memories of your time together. Be strong and know that you and your Mom are in our hearts always.
Love, Brian
The Reinle Family
May 9, 2009
Dear Hirrel Family;
We are so sorry for your loss and we hope you will find comfort in all your cherished memories of her. We lost our mom this year too and as hard as it is, know that she is in a better place.
All Our Prayers are with you,
May 8, 2009
Grammy,
we all love and miss you dearly!! but im happy you're finally with popo now and not suffering.i know youre watching over us and smiling down here, so please give us the strength to get threw the next few days!!
I'm gonna miss walkin in from work and seeing u cooking or sitting on the computer with that big smile!! i love you sooo much grammy and im gonna miss u and everything about you!!
Love always & forever,
Catherine
The Olsen's
May 8, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss peace to you all
The Wich Family
May 8, 2009
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Katie. She will truely be missed. Our thoughts go out to your family.
Donna, Maggie & Kevin Sean Roberts
May 8, 2009
To The Hirrell Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, forever.
Love,
Donna, Maggie, & Kevin Sean Roberts
May 8, 2009
To Kate in 408, I will miss your beautiful smile and great tan, it was always a pleasure spending time with you and talking. You were always very special to me, I will miss you dearly. Now you will be joined with the luckiest man I only heard about. I pray for most souls, but I know where you are going, so I'll pray for your family, that suffers now that your gone.
Claire (Langan) Riley
May 8, 2009
To the Hirrell family: Please accept my condolences on the passing of Kate. Her birthday was just a day before my mom's, the same year. I lost my mom 2 years ago and my dad 10 years ago so I know how awful you all are feeling. I see the donations are going to Susan G Komen cure foundation, a great charity. I am battling breast cancer myself right now so I am familiar with that charity. God bless all of you at this difficult time and may God hold Kate in the palm of his hand.
Claire (Langan)Riley
kyles josie
May 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
rich & Mildred Bennett
May 8, 2009
so sorry for your loss rich and i both worked with kate back in the olden days at sloatsburg. Our thoughts and prays go out to you and all your family.
Ann Kurpell
May 8, 2009
I was so sad to hear of Kate's passing.
Please know I am thinking of you all.
I'm sure she is holding hands with "her man" Mickey.....love you all
Ann (Klein) Kurpell
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