Kathleen Mary Kertland Patricia Apuzzo Krasniewicz

Jim, Erin, MaryLeigh and Hope,
I was so saddened, and my heart goes out to the four of you, when I saw the story in todays' New York Times.
The friendship I had with Kathy, and then later also with you, Jim, after she came to work with me at Avco Corporation after graduating from Manhattanville, was a pleasure. Having a bright, engaging co-worker made the days much lighter.
And my family all enjoyed the get-togethers we had at your house at Christmas times during the years after...

Dear Jim, Hope, Erin, and MaryLeigh,
We will always remember Kathy's voice, in laughter and song, sailing across the yard at the lake...and the warmth of basking in the reflected glow of her love and pride for all of you. We are praying for Kathy and your family.
With love, Elet, John, and Michael Callahan

Dear Family,
When I got word of the untimely death of Kathy my thoughts flashed back to the years that I knew her at North Mianus School. She was always there, ready to help and was a person that we all knew that we could count on whenever an extra hand was needed.
I think of you three girls, who along with your dad were the lights of her life. You girls always came to school, hair brushed, (usually a bow in it when you were little) and full of joy at the wonderful mother that you...

Dear Jim, Erin, MaryLeigh & Hope:

It it with great sadness that we learned the news. Kathy was a wonderful, beautiful, kind and loving person who touched so many during her short time here. Most of all, she was yours. Know that your sadness is shared by so many and that we'll be thinking of you all.

With love and blessings,

Mike & Liz Seccuro

Jim and Girls,


When I think of Kathy I think of one word "gracious". I've known her a long time and she always welcomed me to her home so kindly. She was an amazing mother and you can see that thru you girls. She was and always will be so proud of you. Her smile and warmth shines thru all of you.

Dear Krasniewicz family -

On behalf of Erin's colleagues in the Pew Charitable Trusts' library we extend our sincere condolences. Your are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Greetings Jim, Erin, Maryleigh, & Hope!!

Wow, I have know idea of the "right" thing to type here... I will write that I cannot help but smile when I think of Kathy... not in her death, but in her life!! You all know better than I do how she had that amazing ability to make virtually every person she came in contact with feel special and important... (or did she just do that for me and my husband??)...

We are proud to have "The Moose" pot in a prominent place in our Texas...

Jim& Family, I share your loss keep the memories alive she will never truely be gone. She was very special person to all of us.

All our prayers,
Robbie& Matt Ekstowicz

I think of you and your family/friends every day as I drive by where you left this earth. I wish I could have saved you, but God had called you. You have inspired me to value life at it's fullest as a mother, as a nurse, as a daughter. I will never forget you even though we never met. God Bless all of you. We are praying for you here in Denver.