Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

FUNERAL HOME

Whitting Funeral Home

300 Glen Cove Avenue

Glen Head, New York

Katherine Constant Obituary

CONSTANT - Katherine "Kay" of Glen Head, NY on August 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Bob (Karen) Constant and Carin Constant. Cherished grandmother of Ariana, Max and Vanessa. Dear sister of the late Helen M. Stock. Kay was the Director of Volunteer Services, Department of Parks & Recreation of Nassau County. She was a well-known community activist who pioneered efforts to organize numerous events and initialize programs for the North Shore School District. All services were private. Further information at www.whitting.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Newsday on Aug. 22, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Constant

8 Entries

Erica Rizzo Kenney, her goddaughter

August 16, 2023

I think of my dear godmother, Kay, all the time. and I remember her fondly for all the fun times I had with her. I cherish those memories and miss her dearly.
It was also fun to see my own mother, Betty Warburton, interact with her dear
college friend and to hear about their escapades. As Kay said, "We were very naughty!"

Erica Kenney

October 24, 2020

I am so sorry to read this obituary. My mother, Betty Warburton Rizzo, and Kay, were classmates at Barnard and Kay was my godmother when I was born in 1948. My mom was also one of her two bridesmaids and they were lifelong friends. When my mother had a stroke in February 2008, I held the phone to her ear and Kay exhorted her "to get well." For at least 10 minutes! She did get well for while and then died in August of 2008.

I will always remember Kay's laugh and kindness to me when I was a child. She and Betty are together now, still having fun and hopefully being "naughty girls" as Kay once said they were, in a place full of light and good health. With sincere condolences, Erica Rizzo Kenney

Ali Pedego (Block)

August 31, 2020

Kay was like a second mother to me after my mom (her best friend) passed. She was kind,, caring, encouraging and supportive. We shared many laughs together and she will forever be in my heart. I miss her dearly but I know that she was no longer living the life she wanted to live. I will miss our talks and the friendship we developed over the years.

CHANDON SIMONIS

August 25, 2020

Kay was a bubbly, witty, caring, intelligent and loving woman. We had many fun conversations and communication. I enjoyed sending Kay fresh fruit and goodies with humorous hand written cards. Kay would reach out to check on my special needs daughter and sent well wishes often. She is to be admired and celebrated for her full life, educational achievements, strength and tenderness. She will be missed.

Andrew Frame

August 24, 2020

Kay inspired many to succeed in the face of adversity, she always would help others in their time of need, gracious and wise, a good friend to my parents. Thank you Mrs. Constant there aren't many people of your caliber, we were lucky to have you as a friend and neighbor.

Carin H Constant

August 23, 2020

Clare Trautmann

August 22, 2020

Kay was our direct neighbor in North Shore Acres for 25 years. We loved and admired her. She was a very strong, intelligent woman and we thought of her often after we moved out of state.

The Whitting Family

August 22, 2020

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results

Make a Donation
in Katherine Constant's name

Memorial Events
for Katherine Constant

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Whitting Funeral Home

300 Glen Cove Avenue, Glen Head, NY 11545

How to support Katherine's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.