Irene Bigatel, 91, of Quakertown, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Phoebe—Richland.
Born on March 8, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Dolinsky) Columbo.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Albert Bigatel, who passed away on December 29, 2011; son: Bruce Bigatel, who passed away on December 19, 2011; brothers: Francis, Richard, and Stephen Columbo; and sister: Marie Strait.
Irene will be lovingly remembered by her daughter: Ann Schantz (Tom); daughter-in-law: Valiann Bigatel; grandchildren: Tad Schantz (Erin), Brandon Schantz (Lauren), Ted Bigatel (Lyssa Busolits), Chris Bigatel, Andy Bigatel, Nicole Schieck (Josiah); and great-grandchildren: Callen and Riley Schantz, Maddox, Leilyn, Vera, and Crew Bigatel; and Millie and Eli Schieck, and by the very special people at The Cottage at Phoebe Richland.
Services will be private.
Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Allentown.
Arrangements are in the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., Quakertown.
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