Noreen Ann Queenan, a Hopewell Junction resident since 1971 and formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, with her husband by her side. She was 77.

Noreen was born on April 11, 1947, in England, to the late John and Kathleen (Minihane) Curran, Irish citizens from counties Waterford and Cork, who worked in England at the time supporting the war effort. Several years later, Noreen's family emigrated to the United States settling in Yonkers, NY, where she would remain until marrying and moving with her husband to Hopewell Junction, NY to raise her children in 1971.

She married her husband, Jack, on June 3, 1967 at St. Mary's Church in Yonkers.

For years, Noreen enjoyed working part- time while raising her children at home. She later returned to full -time work in various positions with the State. Noreen retired from the New York State Thruway Authority in 2002.

Noreen was kind, caring, always positive and encouraging, and remained deeply interested and involved in her children's and grandchildren's lives. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren and loved attending their school and sports events.

Noreen is survived by her loving husband Jack; her daughter, Kathy Queenan of Fishkill, NY; her son, John Queenan & his wife Rose of Selkirk, NY; her grandchildren: Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jack Queenan, and Maya Queenan; her brothers: Patrick Curran, Johnny Curran, and Danny Curran & his wife Kathy; many nieces, and their families; as well as many cousins and other loving relatives & friends in the U.S. and Ireland.

Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14 at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill, NY. Interment will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery, 801 Route 9, Fishkill, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For online tributes, you can visit Noreen's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.