Irene D. Pittsley, age 88, of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Our Lady’s Haven in Fairhaven. She was the loving wife of the late Robert W. Pittsley with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Frank and Apolonia (Ogara) Swiatlowska, she was a lifelong resident of the city. She attended New Bedford Vocational High School.
Mrs. Pittsley had worked as a stitcher for Elco Dress Manufacturing for 15 years. She was a wonderful grandmother, loved cats, liked to crochet and played Bingo.
Her family includes a daughter, Cheryl Payden; a granddaughter, Renee Small and husband Joseph; a grandson, Raymond Forand; a great-grandson, Brandon Small all of Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Mary Desmarais, Helen Freitas, Casey and Chester Swiatlowska, Cecelia Girouard and Frances Motta.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017 from 10:00am- 11:30am with a Funeral Service at 12:00pm in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations may be made to American Diabetes Association.
For online tributes: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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