Claire M. (Bauer) Firriello – 80, of North Reading and formerly of Yonkers, New York, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Methuen. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Firriello, who died in 2022.
Born in New York City, New York on June 8, 1944, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose (Gehring) Bauer.
She graduated from Saint Savior High School in Brooklyn, New York, and later graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the Most Holy Redeemer, in New York City. She worked as a Paralegal for a Law Office.
Claire has been a resident of North Reading for the past 45 years and a member of St. Michael Parish in North Andover.
She was known to be fun and made people laugh. Claire was always willing to help people, including helping at St. Michael’s Parish. She loved to read, sew and she loved being with friends. Claire especially loved her two granddaughters.
Family members include her loving son, Paul Firriello, and her two granddaughters, Siena Firriello and Lyla Firriello.
Her Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at St. Michael Parish, 169 Main Street, North Andover on Monday, November 18 at 10:00 AM. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, November 17 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading.
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Claire and my mother, Grace Bernardi, began their life long friendship at St Savior High School and supported each other with love, laughter and strength until my mother’s death in 2020. I will always hold a special place for Claire in my heart. Sending her family lots of love , Liz Bernardi Seaden