Ilene is survived by her daughters, Crystal Ambrosino St. Andrews (Robert) of Gloversville, New York, and Melissa Morse of Gloversville, New York; son, Michael Bruse Jr. of Gloversville, New York; sisters, Mary Caputo of Broadalbin, New York, Charlene Slaver Roosevelt (Ken) of Farmington, Maine, Kandie Vining (Michael) of Gloversville, New York, and Pennie Dutcher (Allan) of Gloversville, New York; eight grandchildren, Billie Kenyon, Brandon Young, Michael K. Ambrosino, Clarissa Morse, Tiffany Dillenbeck, Matthew Poyfair, Sarah Ambrosino and Emily Ambrosino. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and cousins.

She was pre – deceased by her father Philip Kalem, and mother Bertha E. (Lamb) Baker. Both of her aunts, Dora Harris and Shirley Marlitt. Her brother in-law Charles Caputo and Nephew Joseph W. Slaver Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to:In Memory of Ilene Kalem 04/23/2020 New England Donor Services 60 First Avenue

Waltham, MA 02451

No services are scheduled at this time. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.