Katherine "Katy" O'Shea

Mention should be made indicating Katy's intense devotion to the BVM's and Fr. Mario Farana of St. Paul's Church. Katy was an Associate of the BVM's and visited with her beloved friends numerous times in Dubuque, where she was loved and respected as a true BVM member. When Katy retired from active employment, she became the assistant secretary and all around "person" at St. Paul's....devoted to Fr. Mario and to all the members of the church and school. She ran all the events....or was...

Katie's parents Mary and John were close friends of my Grandparents Patrick and Mary Clifford....both from Kerry.....My Grandfather brought Ms Katie home from the hospital when she was born....Katie has always been such a welcoming person....her love of her parish St Paul's ....and her loyalty to the Irish Community are outstanding....she will be greatly missed... Auntie Katie as she felt like she was related to me...rest in peace.... \