Irene Patricia Ballachino, 77, of Milford, died Feb. 7, 2008. She was a cook at the Men of Milford Retreat House.

She was preceded in death by grandchild, Billy; three brothers; and one sister.

She is survived by husband, Carl Ballachino; son, Carl Jr.; daughters, Pat Routt-Dardis and Barbie DeZarn; grandchildren, Ronda, Joey, Angie, Amie, Jenny, Tommy; five great-grandchildren; and one brother.

Funeral services were held Feb. 11 at the St. Andrew Church in Milford. Burial followed at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH, 45263.

The Evans Funeral Home is serving the needs of the family.