Irene Munzert
11/2/2013

Munzert, Irene (Galvin) Born May 4, 1938 in Boston, MA, passed away peacefully at her sister’s home after a brief illness. Surrounded by her family and friends on November 2, 2013. Irene grew up as one of eight children on Mission Hill in Roxbury, MA. She graduated from Mission H.S. later working for Verizon and Clair Motor Group of West Roxbury for many years. She was one of a kind, strong, determined, fun loving and in possession of a wonderful sense of humor. She spent many of her later years playing dress up with her great nieces, watching her great nephews run around the yard, spending time with her friend Susie and babysitting her dog Gibson. She was so happy to be with her sister Evelyn for the past four years and to have her son Bobby closer over the past year. Irene is survived by her son Robert Munzert, Jr. of Hull and Essex, Her siblings Evelyn Galvin Mears and her friend Joseph Luna of Hamilton, Eugene Galvin and his wife Mary of Virginia, Richard Galvin and his friend Corrine of Hyde Park, William Galvin and wife Susan of Hyde Park. Sisters in Law Betty Galvin, Marie Galvin and Maureen Galvin. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as her very special great nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her parents Eugene and Irene Galvin of Mission Hill, her brothers, Kenneth Galvin of Mission Hill, John “Honey” Galvin of Woburn and Gerard Galvin of South Boston. Her sister in law, Arlene Galvin of Roslindale and her former husband, Robert Munzert, BPD. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, Nov. 5th at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment New Calvary Cemetery.
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2055 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
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