1949
2018
5624 26th Street West
Bradenton, Florida
REILLY , KATHLEEN M.
of Sarasota, FL passed away peacefully on September 7, 2018 at Tidewell Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 43 years Michael G. Reilly and a very special Kelley E Hewes. Kathleen was born January 22, 1949 in Providence, RI to the late Edward Zeller and Virginia Aptt Zeller. She married the love of her life Michael on November 9, 1975 and they settled in Cranston, RI. Kathy enjoyed a 35 year career working for the state of Rhode Island Library Services before retiring to Sarasota FL in 2004. Kathy was someone that if you had the pleasure of meeting, you would never forget. She had an incredible heart, caring, compassionate, grateful, generous, charismatic and beautiful, inside and out. She had a smile that lit up a room, a wicked sense of humor and a laugh that lifted your soul. Kathy treasured her time with her husband Michael, family and friends, cruising, cooking and entertaining. Kathy was our queen of courage. Services will be private. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207, is in charge. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34238. You may leave private condolences and memories of Kathy online at www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
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Dear Michael, I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Kathy. I will always remember Kathy - her kind heart and generous spirit, and the laughter and friendship we shared working together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Laurie and Steve Scialabba
September 14, 2018
Mike
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. I know your memories of all the years you had together will help in the coming days.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phil Payne
September 13, 2018
May God bless you and your your beloved Michael in this time of sorrow. God Bless you
Kathy.
Tom and Chris McCarthy
Friend
September 12, 2018
Mike,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Kathy. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Kathy and you. May happy memories help to reduce the sorrow that you are now experiencing.
John O'Leary
Friend
September 12, 2018
Michael, thinking of you and your family. My heartfelt sympathy. Jimmy Dwyre
Jimmy Dwyre
Friend
September 12, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Guy & Bridgette DeAngelis
September 11, 2018
Michael, we are so sorry to read of Kathys passing. We have a lot of fun memories from our get-togethers on Lake Garden Drive. Kathys laugh and smile are fondly remembered, and the obituary describes her to a tee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joe and Mary Ann McCoart
Friend
September 11, 2018
So sorry to hear about Kathy. You and Kathy were good friends we had many good times together. She will be missed by all.
Love. Debbie Billy Billy jr and Stacy Charello
Friend
September 11, 2018
Michael words can't express how sorry we are for the loss of your beautiful Kathy. May she rest in peace and God bless you
Jane and Raymond Trainor
September 11, 2018
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