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Kevin McLaughlin Obituary
Kevin Patrick McLaughlin, 28, of Washington, DC, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on March 12, 2014. He was the much beloved son of Drs. Timothy McLaughlin and Marian Kellner of Farmington, CT and adored by his sister Caitlin McLaughlin Lischick of New York, NY. Born on February 17, 1986, Kevin attended Renbrook School for nine years and graduated from Avon Old Farms School. He earned a B.A. in Sociology from George Washington University; a significant accomplishment after recovering from severe burns sustained during a fire in his dorm room freshman year. Kevin loved the city of Washington, DC, where he lived from 2004 to the present, his work as Human Resources Coordinator at AdvaMed, music, dogs, jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with his family on Block Island every summer. His unflagging optimism, ready wit, kindness, and generosity of spirit made Kevin a treasured friend to many. Besides his parents and sister, Kevin is survived by his grandfather, Frank McLaughlin of Savannah, GA, his brother-in-law, Matthew Lischick of New York, NY, and his girlfriend, Gabriella Iannetta of Glen Cove, NY, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents Anne and Erwin Kellner and Rita McLaughlin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of Saint Patrick in Farmington, CT on Tuesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation: www.dcffburnfoundation.org.
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Alex
February 18, 2022
Thought of you on your birthday today, and memories of our shared birthday parties in Connecticut during lower and middle school. It felt so special to have a best friend whose birthday was just a day apart from mine. Our friendship, the adventures we had in the woods, on skateboards and at school, was such a cherished part of my childhood. Thinking of you and your loved ones on this day. Happy birthday.
Ryan Kelley
March 6, 2016
Hey Kevin, while we both went to Renbrook, I got to know you as a freshman at The George Washington University. You were so kind to me when I was the new guy. You had a large group of friends, but you made me feel welcomed during parties and social gatherings by taking me under your wing and introducing me to others. While we lost touch since then, I always appreciated that--as well as the laughs and good times we shared. I hope you are in a good place now, and you are free of pain. God bless you, you will always be in our hearts.
Donna West
May 2, 2014
We just learned of the tragic loss of your beloved Son! We are so saddened to hear this news Tim! May he rest in Peace though he was taken way too soon! With sympathy to you and your family at this most difficult time!
Donna Smawley West
Anne-Marie Prabulos
April 9, 2014
Dr. Kellner, I have just heard about the recent loss of your son Kevin. I am so saddened for you and your family and wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Denise Macchiarolo
April 8, 2014
Dear Dr Mcloughlin, I just heard today about the loss of your son. I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. May your memories of Kevin and the love of your family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Willam Brownstein, MD
March 28, 2014
I am deeply saddened by your tragic loss.
Mariam Hakim, MD
March 24, 2014
Dear Dr. McLaughlin, My husband and I just heard and were greatly saddened by the news of your tragic loss. We wish you and your family great strength and patience in this difficult time. His memories will always be alive in your hearts, and in the hearts of those whose lives he touched. With greatest sympathy, Mariam Hakim
Peter Schrobenhauser
March 24, 2014
Dear Tim, Marian and Caitlin,my sincere condolences to the tragic loss of a wonderful young man in the prime of his life. I hadn't seen Kevin in some years, but remember fondly the times he spent with my son Alex and all of us in Farmington and Avon. My thoughts are with you,
Peter
Bill Pesce
March 24, 2014
Tim, I just heard about your son. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill Pesce.
Bonnie Fongemie
March 24, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers from the office of Dr. Jack Adler.
Jitesh Vachhani
March 24, 2014
I am very sorry Tim. Let's pray to RIP Kevin.
Jitesh Vachhani MD
March 24, 2014
Dear Marian, Tim and Caitlin,
We have just heard of your unbearable loss. Just recently we were remembering all the wonderful times we shared with Kevin during the Renbrook years; skiing, sleepovers, sports and childhood shenanigans. He was a regular member of our household as Alex was in yours. They had a strong connection. We recall fondly, his youthful wit, great sense of humor, refined courtesy and consideration and truly adorable personality. Our thoughts go out to you all. He will be forever remembered.
Peter, Geena, Alex and Nik.
Bob and Pat McLaughlin
March 23, 2014
Dear Tim and Marian,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your fine son.
Kevin and the rest of your family are in our prayers.
Marcia Waitzman
March 22, 2014
Dear Marian,
Just two months ago you and I hugged, and happily shared stories of our children, as we have done often. I just learned of the loss of your beloved son, Kevin, and my heart aches for you and your family, at this shocking loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and bring you peace.
March 20, 2014
Dr. McLaughlin & Family we were very sad to hear of your loss.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Mike and Kathy Noon
Joan O'Brien
March 20, 2014
Marian,
I am so sorry to hear of your devastating loss. My prayers go out to you. I didn't know you were in Connecticut and had a family. (The last time I saw you was about 40 years ago in a china shop in Bethesda.) We have been in Connecticut since 1976.
I have lost track of so many cousins. It would be good to reconnect.
Joan (Allard) O'Brien
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Rosemary Menard
March 20, 2014
Dear Dr Kellner, I just heard the sad news today of the loss of your son. My heart is deeply saddened and I will keep you and your family in my prayers through this time. I always remember how much you loved sharing stories of your children when they were growing up. May The Lord give you His peace and comfort. Rosemary Menard
Anthony and Dawn Lombardi
March 19, 2014
To the McLaughlin family,
Our thoughts and prayers with you at this very sad time. Please accept our condolences.
March 19, 2014
Dr McLaughlin and family,
You have my families sympathy.
Helen Grant
Sharon Segal
March 19, 2014
Kevin was one of the most pleasant, easy-going, helpful, and just plain lovely people whom I ever have had the pleasure and privilege of working with. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. May your memories of Kevin hold you as you navigate through this very difficult time.
Carle Mowell
March 18, 2014
We are heartbroken at the news of your loss. I pray that Kevin is at peace and that your hearts can bear this. You are in our prayers.
March 18, 2014
Dr.McLaughlin and Family
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy with the loss of your beloved son Kevin. He is at peace in Heaven.
Sincerely,
Mary Perun
March 18, 2014
WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS ALWAYS RESPECTFUL TO BOTH OF US. HE HAD A POSITIVE OUTLOOK AFTER THE INJURY.
KAREN & DENNIS ANDERSON
Kim LaPlante-Way
March 18, 2014
Dear Dr. Kelner and family. I am deeply saddened beyond words of the news of your loss. I am so sorry. Prayers are with you at this difficult time for healing of your broken hearts. God has taken Kevin away too soon for whatever reason. May you know your loving boy is in peace, will be looking upon you and is with you in spirit.
Derek Benson
March 18, 2014
I'm sure I can speak on behalf of the entire AOF community (especially the classes of 04 & 05) by saying Kevin was truly an awesome guy and will forever be missed. I'm sorry for your loss.
Mark E. Brager
March 18, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Kevin was a great guy and a pleasure to work with. He would send the emails announcing whether we had a casual Friday, and we had a great running gag where I would pester him for an early heads up. He was always very coy about it. He will be missed...
Lia Flammino
March 18, 2014
I met Kevin in 2010 when he started dating my friend Gabriella. Kevin had the ability to light up the room with his wit and great sense of humor, and was adored by everyone who met him. Truly one of a kind and he will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time, and I feel honored to have known him.
Jen Brearey
March 18, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin was a wonderful co-worker and friend. He will always be in our hearts and is incredibly missed. His optimism, compassion and friendliness always mirrored the love and support he received from his family and loved ones. His attitude is inspiring and its influence on all of us will be with us forever.
Anthony Spinella
March 18, 2014
I am so sorry to read about Kevin McLaughlin. My prayers are with him and you.
March 17, 2014
Dr. Kellner & Family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Carolyn Kuzoian
Nancy Swanson
March 17, 2014
Dear Dr. Kellner and family, There are no words to say how sorry I am. You are a wonderful, caring person who is always there for so many people and I hurt that you are hurting. I hope and pray in time your memories will replace your sorrow. May peace find its way into your hearts. Most sincerely, Nancy Swanson
Cathy Chasse
March 17, 2014
Dennis and I were stunned and saddened to hear of the heartbreaking loss of your beloved Kevin. We will forever hold dear the memory of your delightful little boy running around the front yard at our place in Maine. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.
Carol Padberg
March 17, 2014
Words fail at times like these. Sending heartfelt condolences.
Sue Samsel
March 17, 2014
Dr. McLaughlin & family- I am stunned and saddened by reading of your loss. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you all at this time of deep sorrow.
Sincerely- Sue Samsel
March 17, 2014
We join you in sadness and sympathy for your loss. Our hopes and prayers go out to all Kevin's family and friends.
Margah and Tom Lips
Timothy Beneski
March 17, 2014
Kevin, I will always remember you fondly. God Bless you and your family. We had great times at AOF, and I am glad I had the chance more recently not merely to call you student, but to call you friend. Wishing you peace, Tim and Cara Beneski and sons
Tony & Debbie Parisi
March 17, 2014
How deeply saddened we are to hear of Kevin's passing. As a colleague and long time friend of Kevin's father we watches Kevin grow, heard of his triumphs and his successes and his overwhelming tenacity to overcome life's struggles. So much achieved in such a short life. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. Heaven has just received another hero.
Catherine Hibbert
March 17, 2014
Kevin's passing came as a great shock and I am deeply saddened by his loss. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to you. His voice, delightful attitude, and wonderfully funny humor will be sorely missed.
I heard from him via phone or email almost daily (and sometimes more than once - for which he always apologized in his well-mannered, thoughtful way - often with a joke thrown in for good measure) through my work at AdvaMed's broker's office. While I only actually met him twice, his instant warmth and friendliness was a credit to him.
I'm so glad to have had the pleasure of knowing and working with such a charming young man. Thank you.
Nancy and Mark Crump
March 17, 2014
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May God comfort you and give you strength.
Nancy and Mark Crump
Farmington, CT
March 17, 2014
Dr. Kellner, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Lauri Hober
March 17, 2014
Dr. Kellner,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I hope your memories of him bring you some peace.
Karla Lee
March 17, 2014
My heart goes out to all of you. I remember Kevin as an adorable polite little boy who seemed so much older than my tiny kids at the time.
George Ho
March 17, 2014
Kevin was a great guy and I was lucky to call him a friend. My deepest condolences to his family and friends for the loss of a wonderful person.
Lynn Baker
March 17, 2014
Dr. Kellner and Family - I was so saddened when I saw today that you have lost your beloved son and brother. I remember seeing the changing pictures and updates on the kids every year during my visit. I know that I have no words that can make this better so I will just keep you all in my prayers. May your memories and the love in your hearts bring you some comfort over time.
Eva Ekman-Davis
March 17, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss, Kevin brought joy to anyone he came in contact with
Marcy Carlone
March 17, 2014
Dr. Kellner,
Although not a patient of yours for several years, I can still recall always coming into your office, seeing pictures of your children and asking about them. To see what a fine young man Kevin turned out to be and then learn of your loss is heart breaking. May you and your family find peace and comfort with each other during this most difficult time.
Marcy Carlone
March 17, 2014
To Kevin's Family
I had the privilege of working with Kevin at AdvaMed. He was such a delightful young man. He always went out of his way to help his colleagues and had such a friendly, caring manner. I am so very sorry for your loss and hope you find peace and solace in your memories.
With love,
Wanda Moebius
Brian Kelaher
March 17, 2014
Kevin made the world a better place...more fun...more meaningful...I will forever miss his smile and his everlasting charm...one of a kind
Kathy Batten
March 17, 2014
Dr. Keller and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May your joyful memories give you comfort at this difficult time. God bless.
Beverly Fitzsousa
March 16, 2014
I am heartbroken to learn of your loss. Kevin was such a lively, witty person. I remember him as do many others at Renbrook. I am so sorry for your loss.
March 16, 2014
DR McLaughlin, I was deeply saddened by the news of your son Kevin"s passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Linda Hall
Michelle Kulas
March 16, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your son thinking of you and your family
Phyllis and Joe Delfino
March 16, 2014
Dr. McLaughlin and family,
This news of Kevin is very sad. He was a fine man and will be missed by all. You are in our
thoughts and prayers.
Eileen Theriault
March 16, 2014
I remember fondly Kevin's lively spirit and love of life while he was a student at Renbrook. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
David S
March 16, 2014
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. He was one of those people that was universally loved and respected. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Lisa & Tim Gibbons
March 16, 2014
Kevin was the boyfriend of my niece Gabriella.
My family had the pleasure of knowing this very kind respectful young man.
He will be missed by all of us..
Jim Allard
March 16, 2014
I'm so sorry to have just heard this news. As cousins we met only once, twenty two years ago, yet that does not diminish the pain of the loss.
March 16, 2014
It was a pleasure knowing Kevin, he was the boyfriend of my niece Gabriella. She said Kevin spoke her language... He was one of the nicest, respectful, kindest kids my family has ever met..
We will all miss him..
March 16, 2014
Dr McLaughin and family,Lee & I are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your son Kevin.Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this sad time.
Lee & Barbara Coleman
Marra Harris
March 16, 2014
What is our tragic loss of a very fine young man is Heaven's gain. For Kevin, I am happy that he now knows fully the joy found in the bosom of the Lord. For his family and loved ones, I pray for you all the holy peace and comfort that only comes from understanding the marvel of Love that welcomes him.
Matt Cohen
March 16, 2014
I loved Kevin as a friend and brother. I am deeply saddened by his passing. May he rest peacefully.
Nancy Jackson
March 16, 2014
Kevin was a great man and will be missed immensely!!!!!
May heavens blessings flow upon you in your time of sorrow.
Nancy M. Jackson
Donna (Marino) Bailey
March 16, 2014
Dr. McLaughlin and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your son Kevin's passing, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna (Marino) Bailey
Tom and Jennifer Banever
March 16, 2014
All the Banevers are deeply saddened by your loss. Kevin had a unique spirit and love of life. He will be missed!
March 16, 2014
I was deeply saddened by the news of Kevin's passing. My heart felt condolences to the whole family. I have fond memories of our days spent at both Renbrook and Avon Old Farms. Kevin will be missed.
- Ric Way
Kimberly Yezewski
March 16, 2014
I am saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Kimberly Yezewski
Marianne Michailow
March 16, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. I have fond memories of him while a student at Renbrook. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
March 16, 2014
John and I were devastated by the news of Kevin's sudden death. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
John & Nancy Baldelli
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