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for Kathleen Torossian
Sashaya Davis
March 26, 2007
It has been nearly a year since we lost Kate. Kate was one of the most gracious, selfless, kind and loving women I've ever known. She was a compassionate and supportive friend. Her family was her joy. I think of her kindness, patience, and loving nature often- she will inspire me until the end. God bless Haik, Paul, Mary and all family members. May Kate's beauty always dwell within their hearts.
Judy (Bunescu) Walsvik
April 24, 2006
Dear Rooney & Torossian Families,
My deepest sympathy to you at this very difficult time. I have so many wonderful memories of junior high and high school with Kate. I moved to Wisconsin after high school graduation and then Kate and I only saw each other a handful of times. I will never forget the fun, the laughter (and the laugh!) and special times we shared as best friends. As I have never forgotten all of you, I hope the Rooneys have not forgotten me. Haik, I never got the opportunity to meet you but I know you were truly blessed to have Kate as your wife. She was a wonderful caring person, as I know you know. God bless you all. I am very saddened by your loss.
William I. Thompson
April 10, 2006
Dear Torossian & Rooney Families,
I was very sorry to hear the news that Kate had passed. On behalf of the entire Thompson family please accept our heart-felt sympathy during these trying times.
Sincerely,
Francesca Woloszynski
April 8, 2006
I'm so sorry for your loss! I worked with Kate many years ago, and don't remember her ever having a bad word to say. She was a sunbeam and will be truly missed.
Maro Matosian
April 8, 2006
Dear Haik, Paul,Mary,Torossian and Rooney Families,
Please accept our sincere condolences and sympathy, we were really shocked to hear the unexpected news. Although we only met Kate briefly during our visit to Chicago, she left a very good impression on us as being a very good hearted and sweet person.
Haik, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength and health to raise your children and keep her memory alive. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Harout,Maro, Lorig and Armig Matosian
Samantha Ondrla
April 7, 2006
dear mary,
I feel so sorry for you. I have gone trough the same thing many times befor. My friend died a
year ago and it can be hard. You may have to cry a littel bit. But you will get done with it some time.
Darlene Zicha
April 7, 2006
Kate was loved by all whose life she has touched. I knew Kate while she was at FedEx and I remember her as such a special person,,,kind, considerate of others and she loved & adored her family. As the saying goes "the good die young" & Kate surely fits that mold! She will be lost to all who loved & knew her. My deepest sympathy to her family and our thoughts & prayers are with each & everyone of you.
Doris Heilman
April 7, 2006
Kate Torossian Family
My sincere sympathy for you recent loss. I worked with Kate at Fedex and was very sadden by her death.
My God be with you all now and help you through this sad period in your life
Finette DuFour
April 7, 2006
Dear Haik, Paul and Mary,
I am deeply saddened by Kate's untimely passing. She will be remembered as a remarkable mother, wife and friend - who ALWAYS put her family first, kept a smile on her face, and faced challenges
head-on with courage and grace. I wish you all peace and serenity. Paul - your mother will always be your higher power...she believes in you. Hold your friends and family close - I am here for you too.
Maria Surdi
April 7, 2006
Dear Torossian and Rooney Families,
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers.
Maureen Kasper
April 6, 2006
Dear Torossian Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Kate at FedEx and she was always so full of life and a pleasure to work with. Paul and Mary you were her pride and joy, know that she will always be with you. Little things will happen in your lives letting you know that she is right there with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Aimee Stumpf (Pituc)
April 6, 2006
Dear Rooney and Torossian families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.
I sat next to Kate at the FedEx call center a few years back and I'll always remember her as a woman who loved her family above all else. She always talked fondy of Paul and Mary Iris.
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Sandi Bowman
April 6, 2006
Dear Torossian Family,
Kate was a dear soul and her passing is truly tragic. I am so sorry for your loss.
May GOD bless you during this sad and difficult time.
With Love,
sue sanchez (rossi)
April 6, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Nicole Oakes
April 6, 2006
Mary and Paul,
I know what you are going through. I hope you and your family are ok. Your friend.
Mario P Guido
April 6, 2006
It is with deepest regrets that I express my sorrow for the Torossian & Rooney family. Kate’s passing has truly made an impact to her friends of the department she left behind--she will be missed but not be forgotten. It was an honor & a privilege to work with her as I tried to make her employment here an enjoyable one. I don’t ever remember her leaving work unhappy for she always remained cheerful—she was truly a blessing to us all. Although I have only known her for about a year, her personality made me feel like I’ve known her for a long time. Please accept my condolences & may God bless you in this hardest of times.
Mario P. Guido
JoAnn Haupt
April 6, 2006
Dearest Paul,Mary and Haik, I wanted to share with you one memory I already cherish: Kate and I were often across the room as "teary eyed" FAIR moms. At times, when certain dramas or personal concerns were shared, we'd search each other out across the room, blinking our "teary eyes" at each other and digging out the kleenix!! She was an AWESOME friend and FAIR Mom. Those of us who got to know her, will always have memories tucked away, to share with you, when you need to hear some more! My prayers surround you and yours, in this difficult time. Please count my family, as another family who loves you and would love to be of help however we can. Remember, one day at a time.
Deidre Lewis
April 6, 2006
Dear Torossian & Rooney Family
I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Kate and I will truly miss her.
Kate was truly an angel with a calming spirit. Paul and Mary your mom loved you tremendously and spoke of you everyday I know she is not here with you physically but spiritually she will always be with you. Torossian & Rooney family I truly know it was a blessing to have Kate in your family just as it was a blessing to have Kate as a friend & a co worker, it is not often in life that you can say you met an angel but I can truly say that Kate was an angel truly sent by God that touched many lives knowingly & unknowingly. Kate is now gone but she will never be forgotten. Torossian & Rooney family I will keep you in my prayers and I will pray that God may bless you and keep you.
Deidre Lewis & Family
Frances Menyah
April 6, 2006
To The Torossian Family,
Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. Kate was a very special person. Her laughter was definitely contagious. Kate had a special way of making you feel better even if she couldn’t find the right words to say. It may have been a smile, hug , or even a tender touch but no matter what it was you felt her love. My mom always told me that when a person passes God is calling home an angel. Now we have the pleasure of knowing that Kate is watching over all of us. I pray that your family finds comfort in knowing that God is taking care of her now, and with time the pain of your loss will subside.
God Bless
Frances Menyah
Nancy Hoerdemann (Bayers)
April 6, 2006
Dear Rooney & Torossian Family,
I only met Kate once or twice but felt I knew her well through all of the stories from her sister Jeanne. Her warmth, generosity, kindness and sense of humor were so strong that just hearing a story about her made you really like her. Words cannot fully express the sympathy I feel for you at this great time of sorrow. You will be in the thoughts and prayers of my entire family.
Cynthia Gnech
April 6, 2006
To Hail, Paul and Mary,
Our deepest condolences to you and your extended family. Kate will be remembered as a woman with wonderful insight and humor. She was able to see circumstances from many angles, not just the shoes in which she was standing. We are sure you will have many memories of Kate to share and speak about.
Glenda Hodges
April 6, 2006
I've worked with both Kate and Hasmik for many years at Fedex.I have spent time both praying for Kate this past week and reflecting on her wonderful stories of Haik, Paul and Mary. Kate will be missed. She was someone who truly loved her family and was a joy to to work with.
Erika Epps
April 6, 2006
Dear Haik, Mary and Paul,
I had the pleasure of working with Kate (Kadence as I called her) at First Insurance Funding and not only has she touched my life in many ways, she was like a sister/mother to the rest of her team. We enjoyed her comical personality, her joyful attitude and she will truly be missed. Kate was an angel and a blessing to us, and she will never be forgotten.
We will continue to pray for your family in this difficult time. God Bless
Sue Kelly
April 6, 2006
Kate will be missed by everyone who ever met her. Her spirit is strong and her laughter still rings in my ears. May time ease your pain and courage get you through these days ahead. God Bless.
Vicky Hurt
April 6, 2006
Dear Torissina Family,
On behalf of the entire Hurt Family we would like to express to you our deepest sympahty for your loss. Kate was a great friend to me she was a great listener, Kate was a very loving and caring woman, who we will truly miss. I had the pleasure of working with Kate for one year her humor and love will be missed, we had a running joke concerning my password in the office, i will miss her teasing me. May God bles and keep you during your hardest times
Love You
Vicky Hurt
Lisa Brennen
April 6, 2006
I am so sorry to hear about Kate's passing. She was such a special lady who lit up a room when she entered. I got to know Kate when I worked with her at Federal Express. She spoke so fondly of her family and friends especially Paul and Mary which were truly her pride and joy. Kate will be sorely missed. She is the angel looking down on all of us now.
Katie and Rob Klingberg
April 6, 2006
We will always think of Kate electrifying the room with her contagious LOUD LAUGH and zest for life! Our love and prayers to the entire Rooney/Torossian family.
Sherry Diana-Debbs
April 5, 2006
Dear Haik, Paul, Mary, Hasmik and Rooney Family,
I am so saddened and shocked to hear of Kate's sudden passing. She was such a wonderful, vibrant, positive person. I knew her for many years at FedEx, and always enjoyed seeing Paul or Mary when she would bring them in on her days off. She was a caring, warm, thoughtful person who I know will be dearly missed. I had the pleasure of meeting Haik at my Christmas party several years ago, and working with Hasmik also for years at FedEx. Through the years I heard many stories of her Dad and step-mom, siblings and nieces and nephews...so I almost felt I knew you all.
I know what a close, supportive family you are and together you will get through this. My thoughts are prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. I know Kate would want you to remember the many good times you shared, and she will live on in your memories.
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