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Jim
October 17, 2020
Happy Birthday Kath
Sheila Callaghan
May 14, 2015
Thinking of all of you today, remembering Katherine and the legacy of love she left us all.
Jim
October 17, 2013
HB Kath....can you get us a Sox win tonight??? Miss ya' tons.
October 17, 2013
Katherine, thinking of you on your special day, we love and miss you! Love, Morgan, Dan, Chip and Shea
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May 13, 2013
Love and miss you Katherine, happy first Mother's Day as a grandma!! Love Morgan, Dan and Shea
Love Morgan, Dan & Shea
October 17, 2012
Happy Birthday Katherine, we love you!!
Jim McGonigle
May 5, 2010
Thinking of both you Kath and your family. Love always.
Sheila Callaghan
October 17, 2009
Today is Katherine's birthday and I just wanted The Healy and Jacuruso families to know how much Katherine touched all of our lives with her amazing spirit, her heart filled with laughter, and her joy that touched everyone. Margaret, Grace, and Madeline, I know Mommy loves and misses you so much and is sending you hugs and kisses from heaven. Next time you see a rainbow it is from Mommy.
Love always,
Mimi Gurnick
June 22, 2009
To the Jacaruso & Healy Family,
I send my deepest sympathy to both
your wonderful families.
I was lucky enough to assist Katherine
as her Travel Agent in planning a
number of adventures.
She was always so kind and friendly
to work with. She always made the
day better.
Please know you are in my thoughts
and prayers.
Fondly,
Mimi
Sean McPhilomy
June 4, 2009
Mary Jane, Bill and everyone, I am truly sorry for your loss. Katherine was a wonderful person to know and seemed to have so much. I've been thinking about you and your family since this heartbreaking news came out. I hope you and your family get through this hard period and remember Katherine for all the good things she did and how special she was for you.
Judy Jacaruso Stalder
May 28, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Molly (Carroll) Walsh
May 26, 2009
Bill, the Fairfield grapevine travels fast. I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy sounded like an amazing girl. What a legacy she left with her spirit and your precious girls. Please know you all are in my prayers for strength, healing, and peace.
Mary Gail Wilson
May 21, 2009
I am Billy's cousin in NC and just heard the sad news. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 21, 2009
To the Jacaruso and Healy families-
The too early loss of Katherine saddens all of the Gibbons family. We remember the good times of O'Connell H.S. and Holy Cross to temper our grief.
Please know that we pray for Bill and the girls that they may be blessed with the spirit and optimism of Kathy.
Dick and Jane Gibbons
Richard, Joe, Julie and Sean Gibbons
Famah Hoffman
May 19, 2009
Katherine loved and she was loved. She was beautiful in every imaginable way. Her spirit, joy and passion for what is good in this life, will live on. I am blessed to have known her and will cherish her spirit in this community as she watches over us all.
Angela Marcheschi
May 19, 2009
Dear Jacaruso and Healy Families
My sincerest condolences. I was blessed to have gotten to know Katherine when we lived in the same apartment building in Chicago. She was a joy. I was truly luckly to have called her my friend. I will always treasure my memories of her.
Janice Atkeson
May 19, 2009
Bill and MJ,
We will miss Katherine's joyous smile whenever she saw us. You expressed it best, Bill, Katherine loved everyone and we all loved her back. She set an example for us all.
We have thought of you all so often over the last few years and our thoughts and prayers are with you for the future.
Janice and Tip Atkeson
Craig. Jodie, Piper, Finn and Reeve Parker-Weeden
May 19, 2009
Dear Bill, Margaret, Grace and Madeline,
There are no words to describe how sorry we are for your loss, our heart goes out to you.
Katherine always made everyone smile , she was an amazing Mother and courageous woman who will be missed by so so many.
Scott Jarousky
May 18, 2009
My sincere condolences. Katherine was truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. Even though it has been some time since I worked with Katherine at Fidelity, I will always think of how nice a person can be from her. May god be with you all.
May 18, 2009
Dear Bill,
May God fill you with his love, and carry you on this sad journey.
One set of footprints as you walk this difficult path. Now God is carrying you, and won't let you go until you can look back to see two sets of prints. One set is yours,and the other is Katherines.
My deepest condolences,
Yani Horan
Falynn Bristol
May 18, 2009
Dear Bill,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and the girls are in my prayers. If you need anything please feel free to contact me.
Mary Robb
May 18, 2009
Dear Bill,
You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers.
Katherine's quick smile and optimism will be missed. Her courage and generosity of spirit was a gift to us.
Bill and Mary Robb
Jeffrey Segal
May 18, 2009
Sincere condolences to the entire family. I will always remember my professional relationship with katherine. She was truly one of the best in her industry. She will be missed and I will always cherish my memories of her.
Karen (Lelli) Austin
May 17, 2009
Dear Jacaruso and Healy Families,
My thoughts of Katherine go back to the days at O'Connell High School where I spent 4 years growing up with such a wonderful friend. Katherine was optimistic, caring, and driven to always go above and beyond. I will remember her fondly. You and the girls are in my prayers.
Peggy Roberts
May 17, 2009
Billy,
I am so sorry for your loss. It isn't fair. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dr. Anne-Lisa Scheihing-Winters
May 17, 2009
Dear MJ, Bill, Margaret, Grace, and Maddie,
"Joy she gave, and joy she has found" orig. written for Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, Marchioness of Devonshire is also apropos for Katherine. It was an honor to be Katherine's good friend for so many years.
Anne-Lisa
Dave Levander
May 16, 2009
To the entire Jacaruso family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss.
May 16, 2009
Dear Bill and Family,
Katherine taught all of us by her example how to live and how to die with dignity, strength and grace. She remains forever in our hearts.
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the loss of this beautiful person.
Yours Truly
Ginny and Dick Linburg
Chelsea Dalphond
May 16, 2009
To the entire family of Mrs. Jacaruso,
I met a good chunk of the family at the scholarship dinner last December. Her personality lit up the room, as did excitement of your three beautiful daughters. Words can not do justice to what I witnessed that day - the beauty, charisma, and life that beamed from her. I was truly fortunate to have met all of you and I am forever grateful for everything that you have done for me.
Thank you and God Bless,
Chelsea Dalphond
Holy Cross '11
May 16, 2009
We loved Katherine and we were honored to get to know her. We were blessed to be visiting on the evening Katherine and Bill learned the girls were on their way. They were so happy. We will never know another soul who was as strong as Katherine. May she rest in peace. She will live forever in our hearts.
Love and condolences,
John & Mary DeVore
La Center, WA
Eva Herbst Davis
May 15, 2009
Bill, Margaret, Grace, Madeline and Mary Jane,
I sat next to, in front of or behind Kathy every day for 4 years (along with MJ and John Hepfinger)...as we were alphabetically "Hea", "Hep" and "Her." I experienced Kathy's joy, happiness and infectious smile every day. Through Kathy, we all felt God's love.
When I return home to Virginia for a visit this summer, I will collect some pictures of Kathy for the girls. Margaret, Grace and Madeline, you should know your mother was REALLY LOVED by us all.
With our prayers, condolences and blessings,
Eva (Herbst) Davis
Richard, Alexandra and Elizabeth Davis
Bishop O'Connell Class of 1983
Fred Collett
May 15, 2009
Deer Bill,
My deepest symapthies to you and all of Katherines family and friends. May you and the girls always remember the fondest of times.
Teresa Connelly
May 15, 2009
Please accept my condolences to you and your family for Kath's passing. I very much enjoyed the time I spent with her at Holy Cross. I had a great conversation with her at our 20th reunion and feel very fortunate to have known her.
Best regards, Teresa ("Tessa")Connelly
Holy Cross '87
Richard Barnaby
May 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know that I am a better person for knowing here and that many others feel the same way. I am sorry for your loss.
Danielle Danese
May 15, 2009
Katherine was the epitome of grace and charm. Even under the most difficult of circumstances, she maintained a positive outlook. She was an inspiration who will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to Bill, the triplets, and their families.
Brittney Blye
May 15, 2009
In loving memory of Katherine Jacaruso
Reflections
By Brittney Blye
There is something about the shoreline of Connecticut that can take your breath away. Fresh salt air and the sound of a sea gull gliding high above. The way the sunlight can reflect such beauty on a face that once looked so simple- now radiant with a spectrum of light and color. The way a woman wearing a floppy hat and white linen dress appears to be dancing as the warm summer breeze moves about her. The way a man looks when he falls in love as each wave crashes with the beat of his heart. It is as if the ebb and flow of the universe is at your fingertips and moves inside of each and every one of us right here- right now…
The rush of the flickering lights speeding down the freeway. The clap of the first summer storm and the white of the first winter snow. The taste of hot cocoa at the parade and Grandmother’s sugar cookies shaped like hearts. The fierce pace of the working man and the silence in the woods. The smell of a rose and the taste of a honeysuckle. The sting of a bee and the lips that kiss to make it better. The word love and all of its emotions and the word pain and all of its emotions. The simplicity of hello and the delicate pain of good- bye. Someone to hug when you need comfort- someone’s shoulder when you need to cry. Feel this with the sun on your face- or the rain in your hair, but always with your toes in the sand with a smile in your soul and a tear on your face…
Reflections in the river- follow them forever. The river never ends; it twists and moves through twigs and rocks and stones. Without the river we would never move with the universe; without the twigs and stones- there would be no change. Remember to stop and listen to the whisper in the wind and the shift of the river. For there is someone who is falling in love for the first time somewhere. There is someone holding their newborn for the first time. There is someone laughing out loud or crying silently. There is not much that a smile from a child cannot change. A simple touch. A smile. Know that our hearts beat as one. The incandescent reflection- the salt water tears- the cool breeze and the sunshine- the rain and the storms will come and go- -but forever united by the tides of life we shall be…
Renee Garnett
May 15, 2009
Dear Bill, MJ and girls,
I send you my prayers and deepest sympathy at the loss of Kathy. She was one of the most loving, joyful people I have ever met. She was a bright light to all of us at O'Connell and the world is poorer for her passing. May you always picture her cradled in the arms of Christ, her love and joy multiplied. You will all be in my fervent prayers.
Love,
Renee (Walsh) Garnett and family
Larry Wilkes
May 15, 2009
Dear Bill...I am so sorry for your loss. Katherine was such a role model, not only professionally, but in the way she conducted her entire life. I will miss her terribly. Be well and take care of those beautiful girls...
Tracy Campbell
May 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. My deepest condolences at this very sad time. It was a pleasure to know Katherine, she will be missed.
Tracy Hart Campbell - O'Connell - Class of 1983 (Sterling, Virginia)
Cari Kirla
May 15, 2009
Dear Jacaruso Family,
I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to meet Katherine on the preschool field trips/activities and in passing at pick up time. Her cheerful and optimistic personality always made me smile. She will forever be in my heart and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless you all.
Cari, Lee, Carlee and Zachary Kirla
Tricia Murphy
May 15, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family at this time of need. I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was one of a kind. I feel blessed to have known her and her spirit lives in all of us that she knew and loved. When I think of her back in the day, I remember her smile, her laugh but most of all how kind she was to everyone.
-Tricia Murphy Dieter (classmate from O'Connell)
(Rev.) William J. Flynn
May 15, 2009
Dear Mr. Jacaruso and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy and the pledge of my prayers for the soul of your wife and the mother of the triplets.
Madeline, Grace and Margaret were often in our chruch, Sacred Heart Parish in Taftville...and their presence brought great joy and happiness to our Congregation. I am sorry for the burden you have to bear now. But be sure that Margaret now lives with God and will watch over her family from her place in Paradise.
If I can be of any service to your famiy, you have only to call on me.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father william Flynn
Michael Loughery
May 15, 2009
Bill, Margaret, Grace, Madeline, and Mary Jane.
My deepest condolences to you all. Having gone to O'Connell with Kathy and MJ, I'll always remember how kind Kathy was to me and everyone around her. True kindness is a real gift and she had it!
May you always remember the happy times and take comfort that she is with God and she will forever remain in your hearts.
Michael, Kimberly, Emily, Matthew and Sarah Loughery
Mary O'Neil
May 15, 2009
Dear Bill, Margaret, Madeline, and Grace,
We're so sorry for your loss. Katherine was such a warm and loving person who's upbeat personality was contagious. She will truly be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Love,
Mary, Mark, Jen, and Mark Jr
Mary Owens
May 15, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your three girls.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Mary Owens (Simalchik)
Mary (Moniz) Reilly
May 15, 2009
Kathy was such a beautiful person- gentle, kind, and friendly to everyone she encountered. She exemplified the heart of Christ. Kathy and I cheered together for 4 years in high school and clocked many special hours together. Her heart was pure, and her love was unending. This world will miss her dearly.
Nadine Morse
May 15, 2009
Bill, Margaret, Grace and Madeline,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful and beautiful gift to have known Katherine. She was a true inspiration to many of us. We will truly miss her, but will see her legacy in the eyes of her daughters.
With our sincerest sympathy,
Nadine, Brendan & Quinn
Nick Perna
May 15, 2009
Dear Bill: My deepest condolences. You and your daughters are in my prayers.
Irma Bader
May 15, 2009
Dear Bill, Margaret, Grace, Maddy, Sally, Kevin, MJ, Caitlin, Kevin Joseph, and Family,
Katherine is my Hero. She will always live in my heart. I grieve, also. I hope for the quick passage of time when your pain eases and is replaced with the multitude of beautiful memories.
Love,
Irma, Steven, Jamie, Jonie, and Family
Hon-Vu Q. Duong, MD, MPH
May 15, 2009
Please accept my condolences. I knew Kathy in high school. She was a warm, kind, and caring person. No words can ease your pain but I hope you will take solace in a quote by Albert Einstein which I believe epitomizes Kathy: "true religion is real living; living with all one's soul, with all one's goodness and righteousness." Kathy is a good person and I know she will be missed by all.
Ruth (Hall) Brunelli
May 14, 2009
I send all of you hugs! Please know Kathy's smile and positive outlook on life will continue to live on in my heart. I went to High School with her and MJ. Such wonderful memories of her warmth I have. I will keep all of you in my prayers especially her three precious daughters.
Hugs and Prayers,
Ruth, Tom, Alex, Matthew, And Adele Grace
John Hepfinger
May 14, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Kathy's infectious smile and caring nature have been, and will continue to be, a fond memory. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May God Bless Your Family,
John, Christine & Kent Hepfinger
May 14, 2009
I was so terribly sad and sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Kathy was such a sweet, kind, happy person. I have very fond memories of her in highschool. She was kind and good to everyone. My prayers are with all of you. I know she is looking over all of us and most especially her little girls. God bless. Amy Cotter
Victoria Greene
May 14, 2009
To Bill, Margaret, Grace, Maddie and MJ -
I am so sorry for your loss, Katherine was a truly great person and will be missed dearly. You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time and I know you will find the strength to pull through. I have come to love those three little girls, almost as much as Jenna does and I am here for all of you no matter what you need.
With much love,
Victoria Greene
Corrie Evangeliou
May 14, 2009
Mere words cannot express my sadness at the passing of such an amazing human being. Katherine has touched my life with her kind spirit, positive attitude and tremendous chraisma. I am honored to have been her business partner for a brief but magnificent 15 months. My love goes out to all of her family at this sad time. If there's anything I can ever do, please do not hesitate to ask me.
God bless you all!
Pam, Dan and Kelsey Murphy
May 14, 2009
Bill, Margaret, Maddie and Grace - Our hearts are filled with blessings and prayers for you. Katherine was such a wonderful person and her smile will be missed. Take care and call if you need anything.
Denise
May 14, 2009
We offer our deepest sympathy. When tragedy strikes and takes the life of innocent loved ones, many cry out with great sorrow. Your tears are not unnoticed by the Creator of Life. Never was it his purpose for our human lives to be taken away. Although your deep pain will not easily disappear, prayer to God will bring comfort to you as you grieve. The Bible assures us God "is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spot." Psalm 147:3
May 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May you find strength in one another..take care.
Kathy and Dick Chapman
Rochester, New York
Pamela Kiernan
May 14, 2009
To the Jacaruso and Healy Families,
We are all better for having had Kathy in our lives, even for this sadly shortened time. I met her through Morgan Stanley, when we worked on an account togther. Neither before nor since have I had the pleasure to work with someone as genuinely inherently good. Her level of compassion and understanding is simply a rarity in the workplace, and I know these qualities helped make her a star at Fido. I was lucky enough later on to visit her in Essex, and maintain a little bit of correspondence in the last few years. My heart is heavy with this loss, but a bit comforted knowing she leaves part of her stellar legacy in the faces of those 3 beautiful girls.
May 14, 2009
Dear Bill,
Katherine, you, the girls and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. She brought three beautiful angels into the world, and now she has become one to watch over them. Please know that we are here for you in any way needed.
Don, Laureen & Zakh Flynn
Fred Benjamin
May 14, 2009
Katherine was one of the kindest and most generous individuals I have ever had the pleasure to work with and I will always remember her smile and positive attitude. My deepest sympathy to the Healy and Jacaruso families.
Roberta Nestor
May 14, 2009
Katherine will be missed by so many. She had strength and courage like none other. God Bless her and her family.
Sarah Wadle
May 14, 2009
I will never forget this first time I met Katherine, nor all of the wonderful times we have shared over the past few years. Memories of her beautiful blue eyes, gracious & friendly smile and energetic spirit will be with me always. As our daughters bonded, so did we. She was a gift to our family and we will keep her forever in our hearts. May God Bless Bill, Maddie, Grace and Margaret, MJ and family with continued strength, support and love from all. We will always be here for you.
Love, condolences and prayers,
Sarah Wadle
Fran Potter
May 14, 2009
For Katherine's family - my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. We have all been inspired by Katherine's courage.
A wife and mother
May 14, 2009
May God give you all the strength that you need during this time. Although I do not know you, I come from a family with both cancer survivors and members who have succumbed with breast cancer and leukemia. I felt compelled to write as I know the pain both the adults and children feel. I sincerely wish you all peace. Lean on each other and let Ms. Jacaruso's legacy live on with her girls.
Beth Flynn-Carey
May 14, 2009
I was so sad to hear about Kathy's passing. She has frequently been in my thoughts and prayers since seeing her at the last HC reunion in June 2007. God Bless all of you during this very difficult time.
Beth Flynn-Carey HC 1987
Joyce Cosenza-Drew
May 14, 2009
Katherine was an incredible woman with a most wonderful heart. We will all miss her terribly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Staff of The Spa of Essex
May 14, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to Bill and the three wonderful little girls -- Katherine was a pleasure to work with and she will forever live in our hearts with those wonderful headbands and Hermes scarves. We will miss her greatly.
Martha Bunker and Dave VerMeulen
Paul & Mary Ann Longo
May 14, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of Katherine's passing. Your family will be in our prayers during this very difficult time.
Jim Wadle
May 14, 2009
While I have only known Katherine a couple of short years, she was one of the most wonderful and amazing people I knew.. She always had a smile and something nice to say, no matter the circumstance.. She brought 3 beautiful little girls into this world, who love her very much, and her legacy will live on with them. She will be missed by all that knew her.
Peter & Ann McGrath (Healy)
May 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and the lovely girls, and Kevin, Sally, Kevin, MJ and Kate. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you all. May she rest in peace with God.
Jen Golden
May 14, 2009
We are thinking of you. Stay strong for those beautiful girls.
Love Jen, Paul and Danielle
Liz Barnaby
May 14, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Jamie Owen
May 14, 2009
Katherine's strength was so admirable and her legacy will live on forever. The girls will have her spirit to guide them!
Darlene King
May 14, 2009
God Bless You and Your Family, Billy...
You are in my prayers.
Darlene Eccleston King
Laurie Brent Schiavone
May 14, 2009
I cannot begin to find the words to express my sadness.... Katherine was an amazing woman, a true classic that I feel blessed to have known. May memories be her legacy of love for all of you.
Molly and John Lombardi
May 14, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Molly and John Lombardi
Irene Jacaruso
May 14, 2009
Dear Billy,Katherine's passing is a great loss for all of us. Special sympathy to you and your wonderful daughters Margaret, Madeline and Grace. She will be forever in your hearts with everlasting love and fond memories. May God give you the faith and strength to go on as she would want you to. Great love. Aunt Irene J.
Cynthia David
May 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy to your family. Katherine's life and spirit were an inspiration to all who knew her and will continue to be.
With love,
Cynthia
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