Katherine A. "Kay" Vullo

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Katherine Vullo Obituary

Vullo, Katherine A. "Kay"

Henrietta: Passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the age of 71 following a short illness. Kay was born in Newark, NY on February 23, 1940 to Sidney and Katherine (Keating) Lush. She graduated from Clifton Springs High School in 1957 and from the Rochester Business Institute. She worked as a Medical Secretary at the West Avenue Medical Center and following its closing worked in the Occupational Medicine Department at the University of Rochester. Kay was a great people person and could entertain with stories both old and new.

Kay is survived by her son, Thomas of New York City; brother, Thomas (Linda) of Geneva, NY; niece, Heather of CA; and nephew, Todd of Phelps, NY; many cousins and close friends.

Friends may call from 1-4 PM on Saturday, May 21st at New Comer Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd (corner of Empire and Culver), where her Funeral Ceremory will follow calling hours at 4 PM. Interment at St. Agnes Cemetery in Clifton Springs, NY. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, 3500 Winton Place #4, Rochester, NY 14623 or to the National Kindey Founation, 15 Prince St., Rochester, NY 14607 or to the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on May 20, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Vullo

6 Entries

May 21, 2011

There are some people we meet in our lives that can turn tears into laughter, Add color to black and white. Turn bad days into not so bad days.A friend that adds comfort to your days and asks nothing in return. Thank you my friend for the gift of just knowing you. You will never be forgotten.
With much Love and Special Thanks for all the memories that you have given us.Elaine and Mark, Joshua Sarah Katelyn and Alex Gregory

Jim & Joanne Galasso,

May 20, 2011

We think of Kay as having gone to the better place to be with all the children who went before her and for those to come. She made all of us feel like children at heart and we are better people for having known her. One day we will see her again, but until then we will miss her. She will always be a part of us.

May 20, 2011

Kay Vullo was one of the nicest people (if not the nicest person) I’ve ever had the pleasure to have known. She was the person that could touch the heart of everyone she met.

Every now and then I’ll either see an article or hear a radio or TV psychologist that talks about the disadvantages of leaving a child with a baby sitter. I have nothing against stay at home parents, but I always find myself saying, “To bad you or your children did not have Kay as a babysitter.” For me, she wasn’t just a person my parents hired to watch me. She was family.

I recall the good ole days and long for them: The “field trips” to the art gallery, museum, the planetarium, Darien Lake, Sea Breeze, (I think I enjoyed Darien Lake better, and going on the Giant Wheel with her) the Tall ships, the Rendell Library in Rochester and playing with the secret passage, and Tom (the brother I never had) convincing me that there was a “family” in the pull down arm rest of the car. I remember Naples trips to visit Patty and Bob. I remember Kay telling jokes saying, “I’m trying to improve your sense of humor.” I remember fondly the games we played, the “Yankee Doodle Wrong” game. (and me being so young to confuse Macaroni and Bologna) The arm wrestling matches. Thumb war matches. Panicking during “Dead Arm” game “Oh no! What’s mommy and daddy going to say?!” , Her “Bumble bee” game (then later tormenting my younger cousins with it), Her “Glad to see you back!” routine. Or “I’ve come before you” speech.

I remember watching Tom and the older kids going to school, and playing “lap leech” with Kay watching TV shows with Kay, waiting for them to return. I remember sharing a chocolate milk at Wades, then buying them. I remember Kay introducing me to the music of Roger Whittaker and the night we met him! I remember waiting in front of her house the first day of school, and thinking wow, that tire is bigger than me! I remember the garage sales. I remember building forts in the basement with Tom and the rest of the kids with the couch cushions. As I grew older, I remember fondly the Friday pizza and wing nights. Coming over to watch HBO Boxing.

I remember the New Years Eve parties at Kay’s and how much I missed them when they ended. I remember until she moved from Gannett Rd, trick-or-treating until she moved; even if she was one of only two houses I’d go to.

I remember when I graduated from High School, riding with Kay and Patty home from the FLCC auditorium, and blaring Patsy Cline with the windows down and both screaming “GRADUATE ON BOARD!” (I told Kay, the last time we spoke, that she’d be happy to know that “Fall to Pieces” and “She’s Got You” are on my itunes)

june rank

May 20, 2011

Kay was a wonderful gal. I loved to visit her for all the great conversation and all the knick knacks. A strong woman and good friend.

Kathy Fox

May 20, 2011

Tom and Tommy,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kay. I have so very many fond memories of her and her wonderful way. She will be sorely missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy Fox (Kavanaugh)

Linda/Dwight/Barbara Jennejahn

May 20, 2011

KAY , you are once of the nicest ladies i have met , i am sure molly is missing you every minute of the day . this is going to be a big adjustment not seeing you anymore , you will be deeply missed . now your an angel out of pain and happy , we will all pitch in and take care of molly , shes a happy dog , rob walks her everyday . see you on the other side . rip my friend .
Dwight and Linda and Barbara

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