Irene M. Sepe

Irene M. Sepe of Marco Island, Florida passed into eternal Life on January 29, 2022. Irene was born September 10, 1947, in Pittsburg, California. She was a former resident of Cranston, RI where she lived for 71 years.

Irene was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. Henry W. Sepe and the late Marie Josephine Porrazzo-Sepe. Irene is survived by her devoted sister Ann Marie Sepe and brother-in-law Alfred J. Marchand, Jr., of Marco Island, Florida.

Irene was dedicated to her profession as an Educator and School Librarian at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School until her retirement. Irene was a Graduate of St. Mary’s Elementary School and Cranston High School East. Irene achieved dual Baccalaureate Degrees in French and Italian from Seton Hill College, A Graduate Degree in Education From Rhode Island College, and Graduate Degree in Library Science and Technology from the University of Rhode Island.

Irene was an avid reader. Her pastimes included reading, quilting, knitting, and support for animal welfare causes. Irene enjoyed extensive travel throughout Europe, the United States, the Caribbean, British Commonwealth, and Canada with family and friends.

Irene will be remembered as quiet, gentle, patient, kind, and cherishing her family. She will be greatly missed by her friends including her uncle, cousins, and ex-husband Donald Hanson.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend: Memorial Mass Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 11:00 am at San Marco Catholic Church, Marco Island, Florida. In addition, a graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 21, 2022, at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, Rhode Island, and also a Memorial Mass will be held Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 10:00 at St. Mark’s Church, Cranston, Rhode Island.