Irene McNish, 97, of Oceanport, passed away at her home on Monday, December 23rd.

Irene was born and raised in Newark, NJ and graduated from Central High School.  She would start working as seasonal help at Bamberger’s in Newark as a gift wrapper eventually working there full time and ending her career there after 40 years as the Head of Billing for Macy’s.  Irene married the love of her life, William, in 1947 and the two would move to Oceanport, NJ in 1962 to raise their young family.  Irene loved to travel having taken trips throughout the US and Europe and even a cruise through the Panama Canal.  Irene also loved day trips to Atantic City and Monmouth Park Racetrack.  She was a 40-year member of the Oceanport Seniors Club, where she was the head of booking their trips.  She loved playing cards and enjoyed her weekly card games with her senior group.

Irene is predeceased by her husband, William J. McNish, Sr., as well as her dear companion Sidney Lacher.  Irene is survived by her son, William J. McNish, Jr. and his wife Brenda; her grandchildren Melissa Schulze and her husband Michael, Matthew McNish and his wife Danielle, Jason and Scott; and her beloved great grandchildren Brooke, Molly, Trevor, Charlotte and Shane.

Visitation will be Monday, December 30th from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ 07740.  A private burial will follow on Tuesday, December 31st at Woodbine Cemetary, Oceanport.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Oceanport Seniors Club.