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KATHRYN BRANDY Obituary

Kathryn Brandy October 7, 1920 August 27, 2013 Kathryn Stamulis Brandy passed away August 27, 2013 peacefully at her home in San Rafael surrounded by her family. Kathryn was born October 7, 1920 in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Ambridge Area High School in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Spero, her parents Demetra and James Stamulis, and her brother Peter. She lost her best friend and brother of 90 years, Aristides Stamulis, a brilliant scientist and mentor, earlier this year. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Vicki, and son-in-law, Chris Kalabokes, with whom she lived. She was blessed with her loving grandchildren Kathryn (Joseph) Della Cella and Andrea (Marlon) Morales as well as five great grandchildren whom she adored; Matthew, Athena, Thalia, Rocco, and Talos. Kathryn also loved her two caregivers Clara Morales and Miriam Contreras and many good friends around the country who loved her uplifting spirit and attitude. She was Secretary/Treasurer of Stonybrook Landscape Company in suburban Maryland for 40 years. During that time she coordinated the landscaping of the James Madison Library (interior and exterior), Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, National Geographic Building, L'Enfant Plaza, Blair House, Vice-President's Residence and Office, and the US Naval Academy. She was also a major contributor to the first Beautification Campaign started by Lady Bird Johnson during the Johnson Administration. Stonybrook Landscape Company won numerous awards at Home Shows. She appreciated the caring of her two doctors, Drs. Tim Crowley and Robert Sperling. She was a devoted member of the Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Washington DC and Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato, California. Kathryn, or Kay as she was known by many of her friends and family, was an elegant and classy lady. She always liked to dress sharp. She always had her quirky sayings like, "Hurry up so we don't have to rush." She enjoyed watching Greek TV, gardening, playing scrabble, playing slots and going to the racetrack. She celebrated her 90th birthday with a horse race named after her and a party at Golden Gate Fields. She enjoyed imparting her wisdom to others. Services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church followed by a Makaria reception in the Gymnasium. Burial will be at 12:00pm on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Economy Cemetery in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. At Kay's request bright, colorful attire is highly encouraged. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathryn's memory to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, 14 Mitchell Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94903 or Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 Highland Drive, Novato, CA 94949. For online guestbook and video tribute please visit www.keatonfunerals.com. Services entrusted to Keaton's Mortuary, San Rafael.

Published by Marin Independent Journal from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2013.
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Dear Vicky, Alexandra and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and the Kalabokes family. Love, Fernando and Alexandra Morales.

Fernando Morales

November 10, 2013

My condolences to the family for your loss. May your prayers to the God of all comfort sustain you during your grieving process.

September 7, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7.

Phil

September 5, 2013

I am sharing in your loss, your grief, and your love.Remembering my true friend and wonderful neighbor in Laytonsville, KAY. I will cherish all my precious moments with her. Remembering..... lunch at the Athens Grill, and Momma Lucias, our car trips to Ocean City, and the Pa. Turnpike, Jersey Boys!!, Jacqueline Kennedy Collection show at the Corkerine Gallery, Luau's at Joni's, Athenas Christening, Woodward & Lothrop, Aris, Lorrain, Pat, all the cups of coffee and wonderful Greek food we shared, all the visits with my grandchildren sitting on your porch eating ice cream, water in the basement! and don't forget the mice:), 911 when Mary came down to stay on your sofa while Rich and I played tennis, The Washington Post, The Washington Redskins games, and the Orioles!, the drives in the country to see the fall foilage, I was so very fortunate to know her and her daughter "Vic" and family. I have missed her already for the past few years and I will now miss her forever! I will celebrate KAY'S LIFE and find JOY in it.Love, Donna

donna potcner

September 3, 2013

Dear Vicki,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bob and sandy Smith

September 3, 2013

Dear Vicki and family,

Our hearts go out to you and your family. Here you are in the center with 5 grandchildren…. three newborn little ones just coming into this world and your dear mothers passing. So much life to anticipate and remember.

I appreciate the opportunity to see photos from your family on the West Coast. Your Mom was one of my favorite personalities. She was an original character who exuded love of life and family. I have many fond recollections of time spent with your parents, yia yia and Uncle Aris during our college days. Your mother made the world a better place. Sadly that generation has left us.

You were a loving daughter who brought joy to her life. She will live on in memories.

Know that you are in my thoughts.

Much love and many hugs,

Kathleen Jacobs-Bair

September 2, 2013

Our heart-felt condolences to Vickie, Chris, and family. Kay was a lovely lady with a ready smile, a sense of humor, warmth, and graciousness. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. We have such wonderful memories of Kay: …the summer of 1975, my sister, Dianna and I spending many happy hours with Spero, Kay, and Yia –Yia in Laytonsville…Greek dancing on Spero and Uncle Harry's boat on the Chesapeake…Andrea and Kathryn's Baptismal celebration…celebrating with us at our wedding in Medford Lakes, NJ…Greek Easter observances in Washington…Easter with us in NJ…Greek festivals…dinners at Ferdinand's…visits to Maine…Kay and Spero's 50th wedding anniversary. …All precious memories of a dear woman and friend. She will live in our memories. We are fortunate to have known her. Ann, Earl and Christian List

September 2, 2013

My most sincere condolences to you, Vickie, and to your family.

Kathleen Fletcher

September 1, 2013

To Andrea Kathryn, Vicky and Chris, and everyone in your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom/grandmother was an amazing person. I am very greatful that I got to meet her. It was a great honor. Kathryn Brandy, is forever in your harts as well mine. I will never forget her. God bless you all.

Steve Lacayo

September 1, 2013

Dearest Vickie and Chris, We are so very sorry to learn about the passing of your Darling Mother Kay. She was always a treasure to be with and delightful to talk to. I will forever remember her litling laughter, and her cute comment of "Oh Yeah!" Both Bill and I have such fond memories of all Kay and Spero's visits to Maine, and we especially enjoyed their 50th Wedding Anniversary that you both planned for them. Looking at All Those Photos of All of Us was a Marvelous Trip Back in Time! You were blessed to have a Mother like Katherine, who was also a Terrific Grandmother and Great Grandmother! God Bless You All, With Love, Eleanor and Bill Koutalidis

September 1, 2013

I wish to express my condolences to the family. In your time of bereavement, please know that God assures us that we will see our loved ones again. I'm sure that with the help of our loving Heavenly Father, your family, and friends, you will receive the comfort and support you need to cope with your grief.

B. Davis

September 1, 2013

Dear Vickie & Chris,

I am so sorry to hear of Kay's passing to our Lord. I have very fond memories of Kay from my younger days. She was always a delight to be around with her light and pleasant sense of humor. At our family parties and get-togethers I would always try to get close to Kay so a could enjoy her wisdom and humor. Unfortunatley, I can not travel after my recent surgery. You are in my heart and my prayers.

May the Lord bless and keep you;
May he show his face to you
and have mercy on you;
May he look upon you with kindness
and grant you his peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

With our love, John & Judith Kalabokes

August 31, 2013

I will never forget your mom Vickie. She never had anything unkind to say about anyone. Was always upbeat and a very intelligent person and great company. Your mom and pop were an item and miss them both. May your mom's memory be eternal

Steve, Joanne & Evangelia Kalabokes

August 31, 2013

"Mrs. Brandy was like a mother to me when I was growing up in the Maryland suburbs with Vicki as my best friend and next door neighbor. I will never forget her smile and her gentle and caring personality. There are some very special people whose loving ways touch your life and who you will never forget."
Charles Errico, Falls Church, Virginia

August 31, 2013

Kay brought much joy to all that were blessed to know her. Her curious & active mind, sweet nature and devotion to family were inspiring. An absolutely lovely woman in every way. I will miss celebrating 'our' birthday together. Rest in peace - you were greatly loved.

Rose Kozar

August 31, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength; A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead...(Psalm 62:8)

August 31, 2013

Kay always had invaluable "pearls of wisdom" to impart. One of my favorites: Have friends in every decade ... it will keep you young". How very true as it kept her spirit young and full of wonder. Thank you Kay for being such an inspiration to many!

Diana Parker

August 31, 2013

Hi Vic,
Your dear Mother always amazed me....always ready for a trip, a party, a show...especially Dancing With The Stars!! I will never forget the day I tried to help with the lemon soup..."Here Kay, let me use the egg beater for you." That lasted about 15 seconds when I asked where the electric mixer was....needless to say...she took over. One of those things you had to see to appreciate!! My dear friend , you were so loved by and loving to your precious mother....Hopefully, that will give you some peace....God bless you and wrap you in His loving arms....Peggy

Peggy Graham

August 30, 2013

Vicki, Kathryn was especially curious and supportive and it was so much fun "making" her laugh. She approached your family, N.A.A.F. and friends with incredible generosity of spirit and time. I always felt we had a special connection; as she enabled all of us to feel. She was a wonderful and elegant lady and will be missed greatly. I'm thinking of you all with affection and love.

Ann S. Hedges

August 30, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear this news. Your sweet mother was so instantly lovable. I felt like her family the first time I talked to her. I think of her and smile. What a lucky lady she was to be surrounded by so much love.

suzanne corvelli

August 30, 2013

Vicky, Kathryn was especially curious and supportive and it was so much fun "making"her laugh. Your family, N.A.A.F. and your friends so benefited from her generosity of spirit and time. I always felt we had a special connection; as she enabled all of us to feel. She was a wonderful, elegant lady and will be missed greatly. My affection and love to all of you.

Ann S. Hedges

August 30, 2013

Gene and I are so sorry for your loss of the all-time great Yia Yia. She was always so kind and loving to me and treated me like one of the family. Her presence will be missed but her spirit, love and laughter will never be forgotten. How lucky we all were to have been touched and loved by Yia Yia. She will be in our hearts forever.
Lisa

Lisa Ciancio

August 30, 2013

Oh Vicki, again, we are so sorry for your loss. We adored your mother and feel honored to have known her. She always made us feel so special, and coming from such a unique and loving family, I understood why. She instilled that trait in you and your daughters and for that I will be eternally grateful.

We won't be able to physically attend the service but will be there is spirit; I'm quite certain she will be able to feel that karma, a that gigantic smile on her face.

Our love to you, Chris, Kathryn and Andrea, as well as your extended family. Her memory will stay with us forever.

Peggy and David

August 30, 2013

My sympathy for the loss of this wonderful lady. She was one of a kind, Kay was a great mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Kay always had a word of wisdom when it was needed. Kay's sweet smile and infectious laugh made everyone feel so good. Kay will be missed but I know she is happy and in the loving arms of love. Kay will be missed by all, I know I will miss her. The Lord has taken home a beautiful lady. Heaven is much happier now.
THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU ALL PEACE AND KAY'S MEMORY WILL BE ETERNAL. Love you Kay.

August 30, 2013

These photos were so special to look at, Vicki! Your sweet mom was certainly a huge presence in your family. May your fond memories of her sustain you in your mourning. Thinking of you. Sandy & Bob Hindy

August 30, 2013

Some of my earliest memories are of your family - Kay, Speros and Yaya, and of Mr. Sachs... I seem to recall your Mom liked Brandy Alexanders, but that may be a figment of my young imagination in the early 60s in Bradbury Heights. She was a caring Mom and a generous and giving woman. I remember that she liked the Rose of Sharon trees in your backyard. She always enjoyed dressing to the nines, and looked very lovely. She was extremely protective of Vicki. Family was the most important thing. At Christmas she would put the tree upstairs in the big window (was it silver or white flocking?), with a light that revolved and changed colors. I remember we helped paint the entryway - it was black and white, a marbled effect that she wanted. Were we really helpers, or did we get in the way so it had to be done over when "we" were done? And of course, you had to learn to play the piano!!!! Oh, Vicki, I lost my Mom last June - Daddy died several years ago. I know the sense of loss. Your Mom was "huge" in life, and I am sure there is a gaping hole in your heart, just her size. You will be in my prayers, and my sympathy is heartfelt. Linda (Johnson)(Simpson) Montgomery

Linda Montgomery

August 30, 2013

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