Maureen Catherine Koch

Maureen Catherine Koch

Maureen Koch Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 6, 2009.
KOCH, Maureen Catherine, 58, of Midlothian, entered into rest Friday, September 4, 2009 at St. Francis Medical Center. A Pennsylvania native, Maureen was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Marie Clay Gillespie, and a brother, Joey Gillespie. Maureen graduated from St. Agnes Hospital School of Nursing, Philadelphia as an RN, and worked in Orthopedics/Med- Surgical and Nursing Administration for 22 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Kevin S. Koch Sr., and son, Kevin S. Koch Jr., whose birth was one of the greatest joys of her life. Also surviving is a brother, Jack Gillespie, of Pennsylvania. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Chesterfield Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 14301 Ashbrook Pkwy. A memorial Mass will be held 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 9 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 8901 Winterpock Rd., with a reception to follow. Although flowers will be welcomed, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 530 E. Main St., Ste. 200, Richmond, Va. 23219. Inurnment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
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September 10, 2009

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Madolyn Smith

September 10, 2009

Sept 10, 2009
Kevin Sr and Kevin Jr. Our family have you in our thoughtsand prayers. Maureen was a good and loving Mother and wife to you both. She was a good niece and cousin to all of us. She has gone to be with her Mom and Dad in Heaven. God Bless, Aunt Madolyn and family of cousins, Pat,Paul, Debbie and Rick.We loved her and will miss her.

Mike Barone

September 10, 2009

Kevin and Kevin, Jr. Maureen was a wonderful woman, she was always thinking of others and their needs. This became obvious to all at St. Gabriels when she organized the overseas gifts to Kevin Jr. and his platoon when he was in Iraq. She worked with incredible dedication on that project as she did with so many things in her life. We were all blessed to have her as part of our church community here at St. Gabriels. God bless the two of you.........

Harry & Julie Donald

September 9, 2009

Kevin & Kevin, Jr.,

We learned today of the passing of Maureen and you both have our deepest sympathy. We only met her once but we know she was a wonderful wife and mother. God will bless both of you with your loving memories and we will keep you both in our prayers. Keep your faith strong and remember soneday you will be together once again.

Maureen Van Dusky

September 9, 2009

Kevin and Kevin,

My deepest sympathy to you. Maureen will be missed so much by so many. When my grandmother passed last year, Maureen told me she believes that when one is about to pass into heaven, their thoughts are only of the ones they loved and those that loved them. She was a wonderful woman and I have so so many warm stories of her friendship and love. I know she's chatting up in heaven and trying to get things done just right. love to each of you. the "Other Maureen"

Susan Schmidt

September 8, 2009

CDR Koch and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I cannot imagine what all you must be feeling. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with your loss.

Susan Schmidt LT NC USN
CMR 402 Box 1160
APO-AE 09180

Angela Vidonic

September 7, 2009

Dear Koch Family,
I keep you close in my thoughts and prayers. Maureen had touched the lives of so many people including mine with her true spirit and pure heart. Everyone should live life to the fullest as she did. She was always a dear friend to my mom (Pam Russell) and she also will miss her so much. I feel so blessed that she was a part of our lives. God Bless!

Ollie Booker

September 7, 2009

Dear CDR Koch and family,
I hope you can find comfort in knowing that all of your Shipmates are praying for you and your family.I only met Maureen a few times but I admired her spirt. If there is anything we can do for you please don't hesitate to ask.

September 7, 2009

Dear Kevin and Kevin, Jr.,
I know Maureen is in the arms of Jesus and they are watching over both of you.

Her sweet and caring way and her beautiful smile will be missed by so many of us at St. Gabriel's.

You are in my prayers,
Mary Quinn

Rowena Jumamoy

September 7, 2009

Dear Kevin and Kevin Jr,
Maureen is the beautiful soul who gave me the gift of Cursillo. I remember the week of my retreat, it was your vacation time to the Outer Banks; she stayed behind to be able to attend to my graduation and pick me up from the Abbey. I feel blessed to have her as a friend and guide to my spiritual journey. I will miss her.

Love and prayers,
Row Jumamoy

Kathy Royall

September 6, 2009

Kevin,

To you and your son, on behalf of the entire SCI&D Service at the VAMC please accept our deepest sympathy at Maureen's passing. Kathy, Shacq, Dr. Ha, Stuart and everyone else in our service.

Joe & Lori Trechter and kids

September 6, 2009

Dear Kevin and Kevin Jr.,
We mourn with you in Maureen's passing, but also enjoin in celebrating her life and wonderful impact she has made on so many couples and marriages. We were blessed by Maureen in this life and will be under her watchful eye until we join her in eternity (hopefully). You are both in our prayers for God's Grace to sustain you during this challenging time.
Love and prayers,
The Trechter Family

Edgar & Peggy Browning

September 6, 2009

Dear Kevin and Kevin,
I miss Maureen so much, but I can only imagine how much more the 2 of you miss her. She told me over and over how much she loved both of you. I believe she is in the arms of Jesus, now. Lean on Him during the difficult times. She will be watching over both of you and keeping you safe. God Bless. Edgar and Peggy.

Margaret& Dan Baker

September 6, 2009

Kevin and Kevin Jr. We will miss Maureen so much. We have had a lot of good times together. May God comfort you as you grieve her loss. If there's anything we can do for you, please let us know. Love ya Margaret, Dan and Kayla Baker

Cheryl Foley

September 6, 2009

Dear Kevin,
We are so very sorry to hear about Maureen. You shared a beautiful life together. You family is in our prayers.
Love,
Gene and Cheryl Foley

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