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Kathleen Quinlivan Obituary

QUINLIVAN - Kathleen Kass (nee Murray) July 7, 2008, beloved wife of the late James Quinlivan; dear mother of Patrick (Mary Beth), Susan Walters, Eileen (Stephen) Moriarty, Rev. William J., Joseph (Daughn) and Mary K. Quinlivan; loving grandmother of Kevin, Katie, and Sean Quinlivan, Caitlin Walters, Matthew, Daniel, Michael and Thomas Moriarty, James, Rebekah and Gracie Quinlivan; sister of the late Edna (late James) Molloy, Sister Mary Kathleen R.S.M., William, and John (Mary and late Alice) Murray; also survived by many dear nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., (Southtowns Chapel) 3155 Orchard Park Rd., Orchard Park, NY Wednesday 7-9 PM and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa RC Church, 1974 Seneca St., Buffalo Friday 10 AM. Please assemble at church. Kass was a member of the Mercy League and longtime parishioner of St. Teresas. Donations may be made in Kass memory to St. Lukes Mission, PO Box 448, Buffalo, NY 14215.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2008.

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Mary and Don Montero

July 11, 2008

Father Bill and family, we were sorry to hear of your loss. Another angel has joined our Lord, our Lady and our Father. You and her are in our daily prayers. God bless!

Peter Herrmann

July 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Trish Casillo

July 11, 2008

Sue,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom! I was away until last night and did not read email til this AM at work. I apologize for not being there; you know I wouldn't have missed it if I had known. You and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Much Love, Trish

Kathleen Gerken

July 11, 2008

Mary Q,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I didn't find out until late. I miss you. Please drop me a line when you get a minute. Love Gerk.

Triona - Gemma King

July 10, 2008

Our prayers and sympathy to you Fr Bill an all family at this difficult time for you. We know through our faith that your mother Kass rests now with the Lord. We are united with you in prayer as you journey through these days. we know you will get strength with the grace of Divine Mercy and Mary to bring you through. Every blessing and missing you but Fr. Joe is doing great. God Bless you much love and prayers.
Gemma and Triona (The Twins!)

Patty Spear

July 10, 2008

Fr. Bill, Mary the rest of the Quinlivan Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. I am sorry I cannot get to the wake or funeral personally. Know of my thoughts and prayers for all of you. Peace and Blessings,
Patty Bubar Spear

Mary Walsh

July 10, 2008

Pat, Sue, Eileen, Fr. Bill, Joe and Mary -- As you all know Kass was a shinning star in our little group, "The Toujours Amies".  I loved your mom like a sister and so I love all of you also.  We have been so blessed to have had both Kass and Jim in our lives.  My prayers are with all of you.Love -- Mary Jane Walsh and family

Denise Walker

July 10, 2008

Joe,
Your Mom was a delight to all who knew her. She will be waiting for all of us and Heaven will be filled with even more laughter now that she is there. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise
(St Teresa's)

Nora, Bill, and Joseph Lin

July 10, 2008

Dear Pat, Sue, Eileen, Bill, Joe, Mary, and family,
We were so sorry to hear the news of Aunt Kass's death. Please accept our deepest sympathy & prayers. We will be with you in spirit during her final services.
I will always remember the sweet sound of Aunt Kass's Irish laughter at family celebrations. I know that she has not only marched through Heaven's gate with the rest of the saints now, but she's helping to lead the parade.

Joan Klein

July 10, 2008

So Many wonderful, fun memories of the Murray and Quinlivan families!
Your Mom and Dad were such a super couple and now they can laugh together. Our deepest sympathy.
Ralph and Joan Klein (McFarland)

Sue Haas

July 10, 2008

Fr.Bill and Family - The music in heaven rejoices at the presence of your mother. She will get a well deserved rest. "Well done good and faithful servant."

Father Dan Young

July 10, 2008

Dear Patrick, MaryBeth, Sue, Eileen, Steve, Fr. Bill, Joe, Daughn, Mary, and all of Kass' family,

I want to thank all of you for allowing me to share your mother with me these past 19 years! Moma Kass would be the only person that could have taken the place of my real mother..she was a person who didnt mince words! She was a strong person with a big heart! She made sure you knew you were important to her, loved by her and she also let you know how important you were to God! Kass didnt force God in your face, but she certainly let you know where she stood with God and the Church. Her faith, trust in God and her ability to show love is her legacy that she passes on to each one of you, especially her grandchildren! I am grateful to all of you and to her for being a part of my life...May God hold you up during these difficult days! Be assured of my love and prayers! Father Dan!

Father Joseph Bertha

July 10, 2008

To the Bereaved Quinlivan Family: Sending my deepest condolences and sympathies from IRELAND. May flights of angels guide +KASS to her eternal repose and may she rest in peace! Eternal Memory!

fr. Nicholas Swiatek, OFM Conv.

July 9, 2008

Fr. Bill,

Prayerful wishes and sympathy at the death of your +Mom. May she rest in Peace!

P.S. I no longer am stationed in the Buffalo Diocese, but remember all with deep affection.

Barbara Kane

July 9, 2008

Dear Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy...what a Great Lady! I remember many fun stories of "Kass and Edna at Ft. Erie" and oh how they loved a good party-especially with the family!
Sincerely,
Barb Kane

Barb Sundy

July 9, 2008

To the Quinlivan Family...Your Mom is walking with Jesus....and dancing with your Dad.
In our Prayers
Terry and Barb Sundy

Jack & Debbie Doyle

July 9, 2008

To the Quinlivan Family,

So sorry to hear of the passing of Kass. She was a wonderful woman & she was certainly close to the Doyle clan. I will remember her in my thoughts & prayers.

Jack Doyle

Vince Dziechciarz

July 9, 2008

Quinny -- So sorry to hear about your mom. What a great lady and I will always remember her. Vince

Mary Quinlivan

July 9, 2008

To all our Stevenson Street Cousins,

We were so very sorry to hear about Aunt Kass' passing. She was a wonderful person who was always the life of the party and although we will miss her, she will always be in our hearts.
We will light a candle for her on Friday at St Patrick's Cathedral and raise a glass in her honor at an Irish Pub in New York City.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers,
Love,
Mary Lambert, John, Kim, Kaitlyn and Patrick Quinlivan

Elizabeth Hutzler

July 9, 2008

Dear Suzie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope the good memories of your Mom will comfort you.
Elizabeth (Quinn) Hutzler
MMA '76

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