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Kathleen Armato Obituary
PEORIA - Kathleen "Kathy" Bridget Armato, 62, of Peoria passed away surrounded by her family at 11:31 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center after a short but valiant battle with cancer.
She was born Feb. 13, 1947, in Peoria, Ill., to Donald and Lucille Dunne Rogy.
She was a member of St. Thomas Parish for 33 years.
She worked her entire career in the food industry, beginning as a proprietor with Armato's Pizza, and most recently as a sales manager with Acosta Foods.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Lucille Dunne Rogy; and three brothers, Donald Gene Rogy, Richard Dick Rogy and Thomas Tom Rogy.
Kathleen is survived by one daughter, Teressa (Terry) Bohmer of Peoria, Ill.; one son, Joseph (Libby) Armato of Colleyville, Texas; seven grandsons, Ryan Bohmer, Brandon Bohmer, Taylor Bohmer and Tyler Bohmer, all of Peoria, Ill., and Nicholas Armato, Landon Armato and Aidan Armato, all of Colleyville, Texas; three sisters, Mary (Dick) Van Norman of Peoria, Ill., Sue (Randy) Brenenstall of Peoria, Ill., and Julie (Terry) Linne of Peoria, Ill.; three sisters-in-law, Gayle Rogy of Peoria, Ill., Rae Jean Rogy of Peoria, Ill., and Kathy Rogy of Peoria, Ill.; 14 nephews; eight nieces; numerous grandnephews and grandnieces; and many other extended family members, as well as dear friends.
Kathy was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Bradley Braves fan, but she was the biggest fan to each of her grandsons, supporting and loving them in every way. She was taken from us much too quickly and will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at St. Thomas Church in Peoria Heights. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 30 at St. Thomas Church in Peoria Heights, with Monsignor William A. Watson officiating. Further visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Thomas Building Fund.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Armato
Connie Dodge
January 18, 2010
Mary, Sue, and Julie,
Since I heard the news about Kathy, I have had memory after memory of all us kids on Terrace View Lane playing baseball on the mowed field behind the Prunch house, riding bikes down the street in our neighborhood parades, hiking in the woods, plays in the Helms garage, paper dolls, sledding, good snow ball fights and eating buttered saltines at your house.
One of my special adult memories of Kathy was of accompanying her on the piano when she sang for some special event years ago. It always blew me away that such a tomboy grew up to have that magnificent voice. She sang "Bewitched" for that program. Forever that song makes me think of her.
Kathy was a funny, generous, happy human being with a super family. You must be missing her so much.
I will be having a mass said for Kathy at our church next month.
Love,
Connie Prunch Dodge
Erin Ramoska
January 4, 2010
Teressa and families--We would like to offer our deepest condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. May God help heal your hurt and remember your wonderful memories with her. God Bless.
The Robert Ramoska Family
Gene Noe
January 3, 2010
Armato and Rogy families,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I just heard of her passing tonight at Mass.
Although I only knew Kathy through the Alzheimer's Memory Walks and at Bradley games I will always remember her smile, quips and can do attitude.
Such a wonderful woman and instant friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Patrick Crilly
January 2, 2010
Dear Mary Lou,Sue and Julie, Please know that Kathy and all of you are in my prayers and I am sure she is singing in God,s choir now!
I was sadened to hear of her passing.
However, it brought a smile to my face and a warmth in my heart remembering all the wonderful times I had with her (those many years ago) in highschool and after.......... My sincere condolences and God bless and keep you all during this difficult time........
Patrick Crilly
Shannon Mc Hugh
January 1, 2010
For Kathy's family ... she is a proud
Grandmother!
Jane Menk
January 1, 2010
SO sorry to read about Kathy's recent death. What a fun person she was! Hopefully 2010 will be a better year for all of us.
December 31, 2009
Teressa, We we're so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She is now with our Heavenly Father.
Respectfully, Eric J. Grimm Peoria, Il
December 31, 2009
I extend my deepest sympathy to the Armato and Rogy families. Kathy was such fun to be around and I have some very good memories of her from AOL. I will keep your families in my prayers.
Virginia (Ginnie) George Rassi
Mary Ann (Karl) Fahey
December 30, 2009
John and I just returned home from Michigan this evening and were stunned to find the news of Kathy's Mass of Resurrection at St. Thomas today.
Such a fun, loving, caring lady with the gorgeous voice...she is sure to be singing with the angels, looking out after her loved ones from Heaven.
May God Bless your whole family in their loss...my fondest memories and deepest condonlences.
Ron & Sylvia Wicks
December 30, 2009
To the Rogy and Armato families, we are so sad to here about your loss. Kathy was just a neat lady we are all going to miss her. However she is in better hands today. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Michael Dudley
December 30, 2009
Mary Lou, Susie & Julie - My sincerest condolences to you and the entire family. I'll never forget the dances in the basement & the good times we had together. God bless her soul.
Mimi Tuerk Condon
December 29, 2009
Rogy/Amato family,
I was so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. It was much too soon.
We were 'buddies' at good ol' AOL. She was always such a fun person...laughing & making the rest of us laugh! I'm certain you all have wonderful memories. Please accept my condolences.
Connor Fraser
December 29, 2009
So sorry for your loss.
December 29, 2009
I was saddened to read of the loss of Kathy. I remember her from St. Bernard's as well as the Academy, she loved to tease! Rogy and Armato families, please accept my sincere sympathy. She was a wonderful person.
Claudia Foster Kane
December 29, 2009
So sorry to hear about Kathy. She and I went to school together and my husband new her at St. Bernard's grade school. It is sad to hear her life was cut short.
We are also attending another fellow classmates funeral that day, Conrad Best.
May God Bless you and your family!
Vickie Yakoff Dickerson and Dan Dickerson
Bob Beckman
December 29, 2009
Dear Rogy and Armato Families:
Please accept our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of Kathy.
Sincerely,
Bob & Linda Beckman
marc poulsen
December 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Hagenbuch
December 29, 2009
It is with deepest sadness and feelings of loss that we express our sympathy to all of you in Kathy's family. Shock and disbelief will be difficult to live with as we try to absorb the impact. Kathy was a wonderful person who loved her family more than herself. Just being her neighbor and friend created a sense of being part of her family as we shared experiences and events surrounding family. She will be missed and our lives are more worth while for having known her. God bless you Kathy and be with your family and friends as we grieve and celebrate her life as our gift from You. We will always have treasured memories of her to cherish for the remainder of our lives! Sincerely, Michael & Yvonne Hagenbuch
December 29, 2009
Oh Kathy... I cannot believe you are gone. I know you are in Heaven, and I am sure all of your Brothers are doting on you, Tom especially. Thank you for being a part of my life and introducing such a wonderful family to me. Your family is so wonderful and has blessed my life in so many ways. You always gave me good advice, even if it wasn't what I wanted to hear... :) Oh Goodness, you are going to be missed. I love ya, and I'll be seeing you, someday.....
love,
Sheri Gordon
anita Woodward
December 29, 2009
Julie and Sue, I am so sorry to hear about Kathy passing. Was a shock to read in paper. Many year since Gilardis has closed down I would still see Kathy at the Wal Mart store in Kewanee, Ill. Don't worry about Kathy she will be fine, and have everyone in heaven on the straight and narrow. I thought and cared about her so much. Love Anita and Judy Woodward.
December 29, 2009
MARY, SUE AND JULIE - I EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILIES. KATHY WAS ONE GOOD SOUL WHO ALWAYS COULD PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE. I KNOW SHE LEFT YOU WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES. SINCERELY JOANIE (BECKMAN)PAPIS
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