Catherine Irene O'Reilly Masse'
June 30, 1924 - March 11, 2014
Catherine Irene O'Reilly Masse'
Our loving mother, grandma, Mame' passed away on March 11, 2014 at home in the arms of her two youngest children. Irene was born June 30, 1924 in Ogden, Utah to Michael F & Elizabeth B O'Reilly. She married Robert E Masse' Sr. November 17, 1942 in Salt Lake City.
Irene attended Judge Memorial High School. Her first job was at Newhouse Hotel & later went into the floral business, She later retired from the Airport Hilton.
Irene was a devoted Catholic and was a long time member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. She was a member of the legion of Mary and an honorary life member of the woman of the Moose. Irene was an avid bowler and loved crafting. She was a Mother to many foster children.
Survived by her 8 children Marcy Jacobson, Samantha (Tom) Manseau, Patricia Sowers, John (JoAnn), Lionel Michael Sr. Frank, Robert Jr. and Barbara Masse'; 21 Grandchildren; 28 Great Grandchildren; and 4 Great Great Grandchildren; Brother William (Gloria), Sister Patricia and Sister in law Louisa O'Reilly.
Preceded in death by her husband Bob, her Mother & Father, Brothers and Sisters and 2 grandsons Allen Jr. and Dannie Jr.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Msgr. Joseph Mayo on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 12 noon at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 W. 5215 S., Kearns. Friends and Family may call at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Monday, March 17, 2014 from 6-8pm with a rosary 7pm. Interment Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan.
In lieu of floral offerings the family would like donations to be made to a special trust fund in Irene Masse' name at any America First Credit Union Account # 456679-0.
The family would like to thank her many Doctor's and the staff of Intermountain Homecare/Hospice
In Loving Memory
So sorry to hear about your mom/grandma. She always seemed like a fun person. I was pretty young then, but I remember some fun Bingo games and she was always kind to me. Mom (Julia Jacobson) always really liked her, too. Thinking of all of you, Love, Susan
Susan Jacobson Whitney
Orem, Ut
My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow...... Rest in peace Mom!
Valery Hodges
Magna, Ut
Its been almost two weeks since you passed. I miss you so much. I feel you with me everywhere I go. The girls miss you and express how much they love you all the time. Gram I want to thank you for the years I had with you. I love you so much!! Until we meet again "your little granddaughter" Becki xoxo
Becki Velasquez
Kearns, ut