Irene Anne McQueeney

Irene Anne McQueeney, 91, of Camillus, passed away Thursday. Born in Montezuma, she moved to the Syracuse area in 1953. She was a graduate of Port Byron High School and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1952 from Nazareth College and a Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from Syracuse University. Irene was a music teacher in the Syracuse City Schools and a guidance counselor at the Marcellus Central School District for more than 35 years, retiring in June 1990. She was a long-time communicant of St. Joseph’s Church, former music director and cherished choir member. She was a volunteer at Upstate Medical Center, actively involved with the Golisano Children’s Hospital and a strong supporter of music and arts in the area. An avid gardener, she took pride in maintaining a beautiful garden. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.

Irene was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Robert, in 2002; two brothers; and three sisters.

Surviving are her children, Mark (Shane) McQueeney of Marcellus, Cathie McQueeney of Albuquerque, NM and Christopher (Connie) McQueeney of Onondaga Hill; grandchildren, Kyle and Dylan Paesani, Casey, Cody, Parker and Luke McQueeney, and Aline, Julia and Lia McQueeney; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Thursday, February 10 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 5600 W. Genesee St., Camillus. A funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 a.m. Face masks are required.

Irene will be laid to rest alongside her husband at the Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Syracuse.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204