Irene Violet Herrick's Obituary
Irene Violet Herrick, 78, passed away on March 14th, 2024, at home in Pinellas Park with her daughter Regina at her bedside. Irene was born on October 23rd, 1945, in Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Anthony Joseph DeLuca and Regina Georgianna Cormier DeLuca.
Irene is preceded in death by her parents, and husband of 38 years Russell Foss Herrick. She is survived by her daughter Regina Marie Herrick of Pinellas Park, Florida; son Timothy Jay Herrick (Tachaunda Herrick) of Midland, Texas; partner David Hubert of Pinellas Park, Florida; and grandchildren Jasmine Herrick of Scotland & Yasmeen (MiMi) Herrick Shojima (Shoon Shojima) of Japan.
Irene enjoyed fishing, festivals, and casinos. She had a particular love of butterflies and the color pink. Irene had a strong Christian faith, and great care for her beloved family and friends. Irene loved family, but most of her life and time was spent with her baby sister, Shirley. They were inseparable, best friends, and Irene's confidant. As her illness progressed, her favorite thing to do was go to her sister Shirley's to play family bingo and float in her pool. Irene enjoyed vacationing with her family, and spending holidays together. Her favorite trip was to the Caribbean and loved cruises. Irene was known as NaNa to Shirley's children and grandchildren, blending the families together closely.
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