Josephine “Irene” Dochych, 91, of Holmdel, passed away Monday at home.

Irene was born in Manhattan and raised in Queens.  After graduating from high school, she worked during the day while attending classes at night at New York University to earn her B.S. degree in Accounting.  After her college graduation she obtained her CPA certification and eventually opened her own accounting practice that she had for many years. Irene was one of the friendliest people you could hope to meet, as many of her clients also became her friends.

In 1961 Irene married the love of her life, Emil.  After a short time living in Elizabeth, NJ, they built a home in Holmdel, NJ and moved there to raise their 3 daughters. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt; nothing was more important to her than family. Irene enjoyed traveling around the world, going to Atlantic City, reading, cooking, and entertaining her family and friends, including her gourmet dinner club. She was known for her love of celebrating holidays with beloved family, honoring her Ukrainian Catholic traditions, and her endless generosity.

Irene is survived by her children Donna Gordon and her husband Richard of Orlando, FL; Lorraine Whitfield of Bethesda, MD; Louise Dochych of Holmdel, NJ; her beloved grandchildren Nicole, Corey and Erica; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  She was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Anna; her husband Emil; and her siblings Sophia, Mary, and Walter.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 15^th from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass with be offered Wednesday, June 16^th at 10:00 AM at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 684 Alta Vista Pl, Perth Amboy. A burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the following: Barn for the Poorest of the Poor, PO Box 4270, Middletown, NJ, 07748; Assumption Catholic School, 380 Meredith Street, Perth Amboy, NJ, 08861; St. Josaphat Seminary, 201 Taylor Street NE, Washington, DC 20017.

To share a favorite memory please visit Irene’s page of tributes at www.wbhfh.com.