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Kathleen Watson Obituary

WATSON Kathleen Ann (Ricevuto) Watson, age 70, of Powell, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 1, 2012. Kathy was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1942. She was preceded in death by her father Dominic Ricevuto and her mother Helen (Dascenzo) Ricevuto. She is survived by her sister, Lorrie (Dick) Remy; brother, Patrick (Cheryl) Ricevuto; sister, Louanne (Steve) Gearhart; aunt, Pat Dascenzo; as well as three amazing sons, Jeffrey (Jan) Watson, Brian (Cathy) Watson, Christopher (Cindy) Watson; grandchildren, Christian, Courtney, Cameron, Gabe, Madison and Zach Watson; and many, many special friends. Kathy graduated from St. Joseph's Academy High School. She was a devout Catholic and dedicated her life to her family. Kathy will be remembered as a very kind and loving mother, grandmother, friend and colleague. She enjoyed a long and successful 40 year career at Worthington Industries. Her smile warmed the hearts of all she encountered. Although she will be deeply missed, family and friends are comforted knowing she will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. This is not goodbye, only farewell for now. The family will receive friends from 3-7 p.m. FRIDAY at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy St., Powell, OH 43065, (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 1/4 mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012 at ST. JOAN OR ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 10700 Liberty Road., Powell, OH 43065 with The Reverend Kevin Kavanagh, Celebrant. Private family burial will be observed at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Kathy's name to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2012.

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Patty Dascenzo

November 8, 2012

My deepest sympathy for all of the family and friends who are left behind to miss Kathy so much. God Bless you all..Lovingly, Patty

Faye Miles

November 6, 2012

Our families want to send our love, hugs and deepest sympathy to all of you. May God's peace be with you knowing that Kathy is no longer suffering.

Faye & Nelson Miles
Marcia Miles
Jodi, Tom, Jacob & Brady Harris

Cathie Williamson Rebecca Teater

November 2, 2012

Our love and thoughts go out to all of you. Kathy was such a wonderful person and made people feel special no matter who they were. She will be deeply missed. Remember the good times. She loved you all very much.
And she was loved very much in return.

Ron , Rachel, Erika, Stephen, Jamie Dascenzo

November 2, 2012

Lorri, Louanne, Patrick
Our prayers are with you and your families at this time of sorrow. Kathy will always be with us in our hearts and prayers.

Evelyn & Paul Burrier

November 2, 2012

Kathy was one of the angels walking among us disguised as a person.
Now she is among all of the Angels in Heaven.

Ron and Rachel Dascenzo

November 2, 2012

We send our love and prayers to Kathy's
Children and Grandchildren at this most difficult time. We will miss Kathleen deeply as she will always remain in our hearts forever.

Ginger West

November 2, 2012

"The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Won!". Kathy fought the good fight - so much longer than any thought she could. Oh - the SPIRIT of the Girls of SJA Class of 1960! Thanks for all the happy memories, Kathy. May her soul and the souls of all our faithful departed rest in peace. Until we meet again.....

November 2, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I think of Kathy and I smile. She was amazing and will be dearly missed.

Kari Rucker and Family

Pete and Bev Klisares and Turley

November 1, 2012

Our sympathy to the family for the loss of such a warm and wonderful and talented lady. We have missed her in recent years but have very fond memories.

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