Dawn E. Hirrel, who was born in the Bronx on March 10, 1966, was granted her angel wings on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She died peacefully at home in Greenwood Lake with her loving family by her side. She was 54 years old.
She is predeceased by her father John McCarthy; stepfather Richard Francis; in laws Michael and Catherine Hirrel; sister Debra Kelly and brother Dennis McCarthy.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 35 years, John Hirrel; mother MaryEllen McCarthy Francis; children: Catherine Hirrel-Dieber and husband Frank Dieber Jr., Jonathon Hirrel and wife Valerie Hirrel, Chelsea Hirrel and Michael Hirrel; siblings: Diane McCarthy of Florida, Darren McCarthy and wife Christine McCarthy of Pennsylvania, Duncan McCarthy and Kristi Mc-Carthy of Greenwood Lake; her seven grandbabies who adored their Mimi: Jon Jon, Autumn, Frankie, Christina, John, Rylee and Ella; many many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and in laws.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated March 10 in Holy Rosary Church in Greenwood Lake.
Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Warwick Cemetery.
Donations can be made in her honor to American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by Strong Basile Funeral Home (845-477-8240 or www.ocfuneralhomes.com).