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Irene

Irene Frances Petris. 9/11/1962 – 6/25/2024

My love, my life, the love of my life. Forever in my heart, forever young. I love you Irene, and I will someday see you again…but not yet.

Located at the top of this page and found under the Irene tab are essays about, for, and dedicated to my precious little flower, Irene.

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