Irene (Molloy) Sturges, 79, of Sunnyside passed away at home on May 18th. She was born on Staten Island November 10th, 1941 to late parents, Agnes & John Joe Molloy. Irene was a graduate of Curtis High School and worked as a nurse’s aide at the Swedish Home for the Aged and later, as a school cook for the Board of Education. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Teresa’s Parish. Irene was a loving wife of 55 years to Richard Sturges (deceased), and a loving mother who is survived by her four children: Brian and his wife Dawn, Kevin and his wife Adrienne, Amy and her husband Jeremy, and Maureen and her husband John. She was a beloved Grandmother to her seven grandchildren: Kaely Maire, Maeve, Clare, Kieran, Brennan, Christopher, and Ryan. She also leaves behind her three sisters: Katherine Leahy, Marion Thomson, and Patricia Price. Irene was known for her deep faith and for being the heart of her family. She will be remembered at a wake at Casey’s Funeral Home on Sunday from 3:00-7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:45 AM at St. Teresa’s Church.
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