Irene Lamano

Irene Lamano, 86, of Davenport, FL passed away on December 20, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 11, 1936 to a strong and proud mother, Julia (Fisher) Cupsie in South Amboy, NJ. Her biological father was Peter Grezner however, they only met once. Irene was raised on a farm in Matawan, NJ by John and Julia Cupsie along with brothers Ernie, John Jr, Jimmy and sisters Helen and Patricia who were all there to welcome her home on Tuesday morning. However the man whom she longed to join the most was her husband of almost 70 years! Vincent Lamano Sr. He took her hand in 1953 and took her hand again on a cold morning in December 2022 never to let go again. Irene was known for her selfless acts to help children in need as a foster mother to many children throughout her life, some with various disabilities. She worked tirelessly for the NJ Local and State PTA, she was a CCD teacher, and later in life became a substitute teacher and special needs assistant. Her employment ranged as much as her talents did. She started off working as a travel agent for Middletown Travel then went on to work for a number of newspapers in the New Jersey area such as The Courier, The Red Bank Register and the Bayshore Independent. After moving to Florida, she went in yet another direction by working for several prominent doctors as a Surgical Consultant, Marketing Director and finally retired as a Patient Advocate. As her children, we always knew where we got our knack for sales and marketing. She was a longtime member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kissimmee as a minister of praise, hospitality, lector and greeter. She is a three term past president of the Council of Catholic Women. Irene was always involved in her community in many ways. She was a member of the St Cloud/Kissimmee Sons Of Italy, and also served for eight years as scholarship chairperson for the Grand Lodge of Florida Order Sons of Italy in America. She founded The Modern Women’s Club, and belonged to Friends Who Care. She volunteered for anything that needed her. Including the National Heart Assoc, the American Cancer Society, the Osceola Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and Help Now. We believe one of her greatest honors was when she was crowned the 2006 St. Cloud Winter Queen during the 40th annual Queen's Ball and Contest. And as a true patriot her talent was "Tribute to the Men and Women who Served in the Armed Forces" and included the song "God Bless America." Irene is survived by her loving family: Daughters, Jonise Medina of Davenport, FL, partner, Joseph Leech, Cathie Blaine of KIssimmee, FL, spouse Tony Blaine, Linda Lamano of Kissimmee FL, spouse Paul Michael Miller; Son, Vincent Lamano, Jr. of Orlando, FL, spouse Navy; Grandchildren, Jasmin Groover, spouse Curtis Groover, Ramsay Medina, partner Patrick McGarr, Tony Medina, partner Ruby Mendoza, Eric Buratti, Joseph Sims, spouse Carolyn Sims, Justin Sims, Brandon Sims, spouse Katie Sims, Anthony Blaine, partner Brandy Larkowski, Shawn Lamano, Vincent Lamano, Gabriel Milano, Seth Milano, Christina Lamano Giuliani, spouse Joseph Giuliani, Lacey Lamano Smith, spouse Evan Smith, and Kelly Lamano. She is also survived by 14 great grandchildren, God daughter, Andrea Stout-Carlin, sister in law Dolores Cupsie, many nieces and nephews and special mention caregivers, Clariam Ramos, Tina Jones-Lieby and Remise Labadie. The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life gathering on Thursday December 29, 2022 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday December 30, 2022 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kissimmee at 10am. Inurnment and Social gathering to follow. Arrangements are under the care of Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crematory, 1717 Old Boggy Creek Road, Kissimmee, FL 34744. 407.847.2494 In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Help Now c/o Holy Redeemer Council of Catholic Women. Condolences can be sent to 6901 Old Lake Wilson Rd Davenport, FL 33896.

Irene Lamano

September 11, 1936 - December 20, 2022