Irene S. Reed (nee Sharples) 75, of Kearny died on July 29, 2016 at the home of her daughter Debbie. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Visiting will be at The Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny on Monday August 1, 2016 from 4-7PM.
Burial will be private.
Born in Jersey City, Irene lived most of her life in Kearny.
She was a customer service representative for Weight Watchers in Paramus for 30 years.
Irene was an avid reader and a volunteer at The Kearny Public Library. She was also a former member of The Knox Presbyterian Church in Kearny.
She is the beloved mother of Donna MacDonald (late Hugh), Debbie Comer (Danny) and Amy Acer (Neill). Sister of Joseph "Jody" Sharples, Laura Quegan, Susan Sharples Zito, Thomas and Jack Wright, Jane McAllister, Marilyn Bowley and the late Ann Binder, Thomas "Tim" Sharples, Jr., Ed and Jack Bowley. Grandmother of Danah, Karah (Tony), Hugh (Laura), Joshua, Sr. (Robyn), Connor and Abigail. Great Grandmother of Mikalah, William, Joshua, Jr., Jack, Emmah, Harper, Mia and one on the way. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kearny Public Library would be appreciated.