Irene Gentilesco, 89, formerly of New Mexico and more recently of Hyde Park, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at The Eleanor Nursing Care Center in Hyde Park.

Born, December 4, 1934, in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Michael Gentilesco and Jennie Gesualdi Gentilesco.

After graduating from Dutchess Community College, Irene went on to work at Mt. Sini Hospital in New York City.

Following a trip to New Mexico, Irene decided to move there and work as a nurse at various health care facilities. She truly enjoyed her work in nursing, often caring for those who needed it most, taking pride and enjoyment in all aspects of caring for her patients.

In her free time Irene enjoyed playing scrabble, board games, and most of all visiting with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her three children, David and wife Julie, Marie-Elena and husband Jeff, Steven and wife Jennifer. 8 grandchildren Michael, Eric, Jessica, David, Jeanette, Dana, Lorraine, Joey. and 7 great grandchildren.

In keeping with her wishes cremation has taken place.

Memorial calling hours will be on Sunday, May 19th from 1 to 4pm at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, NY.

A memorial service will take place at 3:30pm during the calling hours.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Anderson Center for Autism, 4885 US-9 Staastburg, NY 12580 (www.andersoncenterforautism.org/donate)

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.