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BOARDMAN -- Irene F. Multari, 100, passed away peacefully Friday, March 11, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born July 12, 1921, in Teeswater, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Voisin Kelly.
Irene was a graduate of Teeswater Continuation High School. She became a nurse and joined the Canadian Army and was stationed in Petawawa, Ontario, Canada. She later moved to Detroit, Mich., to continue her nursing career. There she met her husband, Reynald, and they moved to Youngstown in 1951, where she continued her nursing career until 1966, when she and her husband purchased The Kolesar Display Co. and succeeded to turn the business into a nationally recognized name in the display industry.
After she and her husband retired, they traveled America and enjoyed sightseeing, museums and rodeos. Older, but still young at heart, they went whitewater rafting and once rode an elephant.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of 70 years, Reynald; her sons, Reynald Jr. (Phyllis), James (Deborah), Brian (Phyllis) and Wayne; and daughter, Mona (Wesley Jones). She also leaves to cherish her memory 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph; five sisters, Margaret, Marie, Francis Kathleen and Rita, all of Canada; and daughter-in-law, Ginger Multari.
The family will receive friends at St. Michael Church in Canfield from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, followed by a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial, with Rev. John-Michael Lavelle officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman. Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.
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