Irene McCloskey's Obituary
Big Rapids - Irene F. McCloskey, age 88, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born May 28, 1929 in Detroit, the daughter of Ollie and Rose Passarelli. Upon the death of her husband, John McCloskey, eight years ago, Irene moved to the area to be near family. Irene is survived by her children, Paul (Martha) Church of Howard City, Judy Joseph of Farmington Hills, Thomas (Nancy) Church of East Grand Rapids, Cindy (John) Alba of California, and Mary (Mike) Magar of Washington; three grandchildren; and one brother, Charles Passarelli. Private family services and interment will take place at the Reynolds Cemetery in Howard City.
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