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Kathleen Quaresima Obituary

QUARESIMA - Kathleen L., on October 9, 2008 of Rockville Centre, NY, after a long battle with an illness, taken to soon at age 49. Loving daughter of Amelia Brooker and the late Theodore A. Brooker. Beloved wife of James. Devoted mother of Amanda and Courtney Quaresima. Dear sister of Carol Guthrie and Theodore Brooker. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends. Reposing Macken Mortuary, Rockville Centre Chapel, 52 Clinton Avenue, Today 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass St. Agnes Cathedral Saturday 9am. Interment Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY. www.mackenmortuary.com.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 10, 2008.

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Italy ~ August 2007

October 13, 2008

James S Quaresima

October 13, 2008

O sweet mystery of life at last i found thee
Now i know the secret of it all
All the longing seeking striving waiting yearning
The hopes and fears and burning tears that fall
yes it's love and love alone the world is seeking
it is love and love alone that can repay
it's the answer it is the end for all forgiving
for it is love and love alone that should rule in our lives and the world
End
While visiting Kathy at the Hospital
i leaned over and kissed her she looked at me i placed my cheek to hers and she said
"Don't worry Dad .it's "OK"
Facing her oun Mortality.she was worrying about me
"Like Christ on the Cross"

Linda Cardillo

October 13, 2008

Kathy, although you were married to my brother Jimmy, I never thought of you as a sister-in-law, but as another one of my sisters. I didn't have the fortune to live near all of you, but in our family distance is not measured by miles but in heartbeats. And I always felt you were but a heartbeat away. I will miss you and that glorious smile of yours. When I was with you after your surgery last year, you expressed your fear of dying. May I say that you have gone on to a much better place with all the style and grace that you possessed. I have such love and respect for you with the way you departed this world. There is a saying that man must be reborn to share in the glories of heaven. I will not think of you as having died, but as being reborn and sharing in the glories of heaven. I love you Kathy and will miss you, please say " Hi " to mom for me.

Kelly Schultz

October 13, 2008

A good friend has always said to 'Count your blessings', and what a blessing is has been to have had Kathy in our lives. When I think of Aunt Kathy, I will always remember her kindness, her thoughtfulness and her unconditional love for Uncle Jimmy, Amanda and Courtney. It makes me smile to know I'll always see Kathy when I see those beautiful girls of hers ;)
Love, Kelly

Mary Lou Pezone

October 13, 2008

Kathy was more a sister than inlaw. She was so sweet and gentle. I was blessed to be related to her. I love you Kathy and will talk to you daily. I hope you will watch over us all and with Mom guide us. I know how worried you were about Jim and the girls, but don't be, they had you as an example and have a wonderful support group around them. Rest easy Kathy we all love you.

Kathy and me August 2008 at Dad's.

Toni Quaresima

October 12, 2008

What can I say, I have lost a friend and a sister-in-law that I will miss greatly. We had such great times together especially our trip to Italy. I will never forget your smiling face, you were always upbeat and kept a strong faith. I will never forget you, you will always be in my heart. Kathy you will see that Peter and I will do whatever it takes to bring public awareness about this silent killer, Ovarian Cancer. We are working on putting together a golf outing and possibly a 5K run/walk event in your name. I know that you are looking down on us all and will be our guardian angel. I will always miss you. Love you, Toni

Maria Jackson

October 12, 2008

You will always be in my heart...your precious smile and vibrant beauty will live on in your daughters...we love you so much and will never forget!

Aunt Kathy's favorite pool chair

Lisa Groarke

October 11, 2008

Aunt Kathy,

You will always be young, you will always be beautiful. Your smile will always be in my heart.

Christopher Parillo

October 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

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