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You were our littlest hero. Long live all the mountains we moved, I had the time of my life-fighting dragons with you.
Leon A. Modeste
April 13, 2025 | Friend
Andover, Massachusetts
1959 - 2025
BIRECKI, Kathryn Andover Matriarch and Guardian of "Non Sibi," dies at 65 Kathy Birecki, the indomitable heart of Phillips Academy Andover, whose quiet authority, baked goods and unwavering commitment to service shaped generations of students, died, on February 22, 2025. She was 65. Diagnosed...
Read MoreYou were our littlest hero. Long live all the mountains we moved, I had the time of my life-fighting dragons with you.
Leon A. Modeste
April 13, 2025 | Friend
It is with many prayers and thoughts that I express my sympathy to "Little A´s" passing. I can still remember the toughness she had on the BB court, the love she had for sports, and how much I enjoyed working with her. She was liked by everyone, she always pitched in when needed, and above all, she was caring and kind. I am so happy that she did so well in her career. She was taken away too soon. May she rest in peace, and I can still see those ted sneakers ( the smallest feet ever) running...
Coach Niestemski
March 14, 2025 | School
I'm very sad to hear this. I never talked with her much after graduation from Andover 30 years ago, but I would think of her from time to time. She was the right balance of toughness and kindness. She helped me get through the ropes course...literally and figuratively...when I was at PA.
Frank Georges
March 14, 2025 | School
Kathy was my house counselor at Andover and I was so scared when I arrived. For three years she was my second mom and took such kind care of me. I loved her dearly.
Annika Green
March 14, 2025 | School
Kathy was an Athletic Trainer at Andover when I was a student athlete from 1989-1993. She was also my dorm parent in 1991-1992 in Bancroft. Kathy was a loving, kind woman who instilled in me a clear sense of right and wrong. Two stories....the first is that whenever she taped my ankles, she would tell me how many points or goals she "taped" in there for my soccer, basketball or lacrosse games. The second is when she caught me for violating car permission (not getting permission to ride with a...
Carter Abbott
March 12, 2025 | School
I went to high school with Kathy and we graduated together on June 16 1977 We started to line up in the gym when a bad thunderstorm opened up and soaked everything outside our seats the band area and their sheet music What a mess Rip Kathy you will be sorely missed My deepest sympathy to the Birecki family
April Sims
March 12, 2025 | School
I remember Kathy as the star Athlete during our gym classes and on sports teams in school.She was always a very warm and caring person.I am so glad I had the chance to know her and go to school with her.Thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Maryjane panella
March 11, 2025 | Friend
For the loved ones of Kathy, I went to high school with her. She was an authentic down to earth love to be around. I am so sorry for your loss as Kathy was sunshine always. May the Lord bless you all and keep you in his hands. Patricia Gillette Shortt
Patricia Gillette Shortt
March 11, 2025 | Friend
I was so fortunate to be one of those who passed through her care. What a tremendous and loving person. Sending love to all who love her.
Susan F
March 11, 2025 | School