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Noreine Mulligan-Struzzieri - Class of 1973

Delete this post Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 09/Mar/2023
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    Noreine A. Mulligan Struzzieri of Shawangunk, NY, formerly of Newburgh, passed away peacefully on March 7,2023 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Noreine was born on February 18,1955 to Mary (Molly) Rogers and Edward Mulligan. She grew up in a large Irish family. She graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1973. Noreine went on to New York City where she studied Cosmetology. Upon completion, Noreine went to work for John and Gloria's Beauty Salon for many years until 1998 when she opened her own salon; Noreine's Hair Reflections in the Town of Newburgh. She later moved her salon to Broadway in Newburgh where she remained until retirement.

       Noreine and John met in 1996 and married in 2008. They merged two families together to create one big beautiful family. Noreine was a devoted, compassionate loving, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Noreine was solid, intensely determined, and unwavering in her presence. She kept it all together, she kept it all in line, she was a rock and a soft place to land all in one. She managed to do it with a light heart, a sense of humor and a beautiful soul.

      After retirement Noreine and John spent their time at the casinos; gambling was a passionate hobby for her. Noreine also had a love of throwing the best holiday parties and she loved spending time near the pool with her family.

Noreine is predeceased by her mother, Mary Rogers. Noreine is survived by her loving husband John M. Struzzieri their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Children, Melissa Variano, John Struzzieri, Jill Harman (Seth), Jeff Struzzieri (Trish), Janette Struzzieri. Noreine is survived by her 9 grandchildren, Devon, Siara, Michaela, Nicholas, Jaden, Cole, Mackenzie, Bishop and Deacon and two great-grandchildren, Logan and Mateo. Noreine is also survived by her siblings, Mary Jane (Bob), Linda, Madeleine, Edward (Pamela), Timothy (Debbie), Michael (Laurence), Shawn, Michele (John) as well as her husband's siblings Peter (Pat), Thomas (Jane), and Patricia (Ray) as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Noreine loved life and brought great joy and happiness to both her family, friends and clients. She will be greatly missed by all. February 18, 1955 ~ March 7, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 12 from 1 - 5 PM at Wallkill Hook and Ladder Firehouse, 112 Bona Ventura Ave, Wallkill, NY 12589.



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