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Catherine Kearney Obituary

Kearney, Catherine A. (Kaufman) BALLSTON LAKE Catherine "Cathe" A. (Kaufman) Kearney died on Friday, February 15, 2013 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was 73 years old. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John J. Kaufman and Elizabeth (Lyon) Kaufman. Cathe spent her childhood in Rensselaer. She married her late husband, Frank, on June 8, 1957 at St. Joseph's Church in Albany. They enjoyed their love for more than 50 years. Cathe's first job was with F.W. Woolworth and later with the New York Telephone Company. In 2001, Cathe retired from the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia. She was the assistant restaurant manager and began her career with Mazzone Hospitality in 1981. With Cathe's kindness, sincerity, humor and wonderful personality, she made many friends during her 40-year career in the restaurant business. Cathe and her husband, Frank enjoyed spending time in their home in Arizona and traveling about the country, and loved sharing stories of their travels in Ireland. Cathe loved to talk about the things that she had seen and the places she had been. Her adventures traveling around the country started when she was a child and she never lost her enthusiasm for exploring new places. Cathe was a truly devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. Her endearing love to her children was well known. She enjoyed being involved with their activities. She had a special bond with each one and was always available to listen, hug, encourage, comfort and love. She made each feel very special. Her passing will leave a void in the hearts of the people who knew her and her smile will be forever etched in their hearts. Cathe loved her little dog, Winslow, who gave her great joy. He is such a good boy. Cathe will be missed by her family, daughters, Kim M. Wilson and her husband, Cody, of Casa Grande, Ariz., and Colleen Clough and her husband, Joseph, of Saratoga Springs; sons, Frank E. Kearney Jr., and his wife, Joanne, of Clifton Park and John P. Kearney and his wife, Madonna, of Wilton; her brothers, James Kaufman and his wife, Margaret, of Guilderland, and Francis Kaufman and his wife, Robin, of Stuyvesant; her brother-in-law, John P. Kearney and his wife, Lynda, of Loudonville; and her grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas and Cassandra Prock, and Reilly Wilson and great-granddaughters, Addison and Tessa. She has several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Cathe was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband, Frank E. Kearney Sr. in October 2007; her parents, John J. and Elizabeth Kaufman; sisters, Mary Russell, Elizabeth Vail, Barbra Norton; brothers, Harry K. Kirk and John Kirk; and her granddaughter, Rebecca Isabel in 1990. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Road, East Glenville. Funeral services, Wednesday, February 20, 8:15 a.m. from the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Road, followed at 9 a.m., by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Saratoga Road, East Glenville, with Father Jerome Gingras officiating. Burial will be at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Glenridge Road, East Glenville. The family of Catherine A. Kearney requests that any memorial donations be made to the Schenectady Hospice, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308. glenvillefuneralhome.com

Published by Albany Times Union from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2013.
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John and Family,

Having read the obit for your mom, she was obviously a great all around human being. She's
now topside preparing and waiting for her family to
join her in the great Hereafter. RIP Cathe.

Frank Flynn

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February 10, 2023

To the Kearney Family--

So very sorry for your loss-- I loved the company of Cathe as well as Frank.. They were great people to be around--- I am sorry I missed the services, but please know you are all in my prayers--

Love Colleen Maher ( ABF )

Colleen Maher

February 23, 2013

You touched so many lives and I am so grateful you were my Mom.
Though we are sad, it is comforting knowing you are with Dad now.
You will forever be in our hearts.

Your “Boo”

Colleen Clough

February 20, 2013

May the God of comfort and peace be with you and your family during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you.

February 20, 2013

Cathe always spoke about her family with utmost love and affection - her husband was her soulmate and her children were her greatest accomplishment! You all meant the world to her. She was truly an amazing woman and will be deeply missed.

So many accomplishments…so many successes, a wealth of hopes and dreams fulfilled, days and days well-lived and now a legacy to celebrate. May sweet memories of your Mother strengthen and encourage you until you meet again in Heaven.

Although the love and support of a Mother can never be replaced, we hope you find some strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.

Mary Jo & Tony Venditti

February 20, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Cathe's family. I had the wonderful pleasure of knowing Cathe through my best friend Michelle. Cathe was a beautiful spirited woman whose light shined on everyone. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May her light and love continue to shine upon you. Debbie Penman Greco

February 20, 2013

Frank I am saddden to her of the passing of your mother, I'm sure she will be missed by many. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.

Paul & Cathie Engel

February 19, 2013

John,
I'm sad to hear of the passing of your mom. Keep the faith Brother.

Frank Flynn

February 19, 2013

Kim and Colleen and your families,
I was so saddened to hear about Madame passing. I was just thinking about her and the gang from Glen Sanders. I can remember she and Ed Hogan at the Hostess Stand bantering back and forth and of course our after hours cocktails in the bar with Diana, Deb, Leesa and the gang. She will be very very missed but never ever forgotten.

Scott Bechard

February 19, 2013

Dear Family of Catherine Kaufman Kearney,

She will always be remembered and truly missed by us all.

I remember when Cathy, went to SJA and I was just a twirp then. Truly enjoyed her and really hung around with her sister, Barbara. What a great woman Cathy was and Barbara too.

May God grant Cathy, R.I.P. and comfort all of you during this time of loss.

In my prayers always,
Dottie (Hager) McKeon

Dottie (Hager) McKeon

February 19, 2013

JOHN AND FAMILY:

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES.

JANE CLARKE

February 19, 2013

It will be very hard for awhile to know she is gone, but she is in a better place with Frank, our sisters and brothers,Ma and Pop. I will miss her every day, but know she is watching over us...when I mispronounce a word, who will know what I meant to say,? Cathe would! I love and miss you Sis.

James Kaufman

February 18, 2013

Colleen and Joe, Our deepest sympathies. We didn't know your Mom, Colleen, but we can say that she had a wonderful daughter who took great care of her. Our prayers are with you both and with your family, Colleen; especially over these next several days. Cherish the memories. Love, Jeff and Wanda

Jeff and Wanda Perkins

February 18, 2013

Saddened by the passing of my beautiful, talented and loving sister. Many times and many years ago I would come to you for advice and consul which you gave freely and unabashed. An abyss happened in our lives for which I take my share of the blame but you had an ubiquitousness that I have carried with me and will continue to do so. I reflect upon our shared blessings, of which we have plenty, not on our past misfortunes, of which many brothers and sisters have. To my dear sister, Catherine Alice (Kaufman) Kearny there is a candle lit in my heart for my love for you that only will be extinguished by my last breath. Your loving brother, Fran

Francis Kaufman

February 18, 2013

John, Lynda, Frank Jr. and family,
We are sorry for your loss.
Richie, Bonnie and Daniel Shade

Richie Shade

February 18, 2013

Colleen and family,
Your Mother Madame will be missed. She was a sweetheart. My deepest sympathy.

Allan Barber

February 18, 2013

Frank and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. She sounded to be a wonderful woman and very much loved. Sincerely , Sue Burdick

February 18, 2013

Aunt Cathe,
Thoughts of you will forever warm my heart. I love you. Michele

Michele Humes

February 18, 2013

Kim, Frank, Colleen, John and your families, your mom is reunited with your dad and is no longer suffering. You all should be very proud to pass on her and your dad's legacy. Remember the good times you had as that is what they would have wanted. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bill Huerter

February 18, 2013

To the entire Kearney Family: I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet, sincerely kind woman. While she has left a huge void in your lives, she is now happy and where she wanted to be - with her love. May knowing they are together bring you some comfort.

Debbie DiCerbo

February 18, 2013

My deepest sympathies to you all, Kim, Frank, John, Colleen.
Your mom was such a wonderful person, I will miss her very much. The last time we visited we laughed and shared our memories of the good old days. Sorry that I can't be there with you. Please know my prayers and my love are with you all.
Liz Mazzone

Elizabeth Mazzone

February 18, 2013

Frank Jr.: I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

John Barkowski

February 18, 2013

Colleen Clough

February 17, 2013

Colleen Clough

February 17, 2013

Colleen Clough

February 17, 2013

Colleen Clough

February 17, 2013

Colleen Clough

February 17, 2013

My Sweet Cathe, you will always hold a very special place in my heart. Your love and support, and your example of love and family are a testament to the legacy that you and Frank leave for all of us to strive for. I hope you two are dancing to Elvis right now. Love to all the Kearney family.

Kim & Scott Otis

February 17, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Cathe's family. We've known them since we moved onto Rosemere Rd. in 1970 and stayed in touch with Cathe since we moved to Florida. We will always treasure our friendship with her and Frank.

Angie and Joe Fischetti

February 17, 2013

John: Just to lt you know you are in thought. With my sympathy, sincerely, Tim Barr

February 17, 2013

Believe this was a schoolmate ofmine (1958 grad. VRHS) She had such a beautiful way about her, and those eyes always lifted me up. Last met her in C. Park diner. Sorry for your loss. Bev (Church) Murphy

February 17, 2013

Frank and Joanne: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. She was a beautiful woman and I'm sure she will be missed. Theresa Spinelli

February 17, 2013

John & Lynda and Family: I am very sorry for your loss

Mike McNulty

February 17, 2013

My wife Ilene and I are very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very nice lady. She is now together again with your father Frank in heaven and being rewarded for all the good things she did while here on earth. Our prayers are with all of you and your mother during this sad time. My she rest in peace.

Joe Duva

February 17, 2013

To Frank, Joanne and Family. Joyce and I are saddened to hear of your loss. Your mom was a special lady and we are great full to have met her. I know your memories of her will bring a smile to your lips and a twinkle to your eyes. God Bless and keep you Catherine.

Ed and Joyce Oleski

February 17, 2013

My beautiful Madame - We shared so many good times, a million laughs and a sprinkling of tears. Enjoy your next adventure with your loving Frank. I will miss you...

Leesa Perazzo

February 17, 2013

Frank & family, my prayers go out to you on the passing of your mom.

mike melnik

February 17, 2013

Mom,
Everyday I will miss you and everyday I will be thankful for the time we had together. You were a blessing to me and to our family.
My deepest love,
Kim

Kim Wilson

February 17, 2013

Cathy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of a great women. The boys will miss seeing you each day while they are playing in the yard. We were so blessed to have known you and your family. We are thinking of all of you at this time.

Cory and Kerri DiCaprio

February 16, 2013

John and family: I am so sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. I feel very fortunate to have known her. She was a great women. Now she is at peace and with her one true love....Melody

Melody Holiday

February 16, 2013

Mom you will be missed. We love you and you will be forever in our hearts.

John & Madonna

John Kearney

February 16, 2013

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