Kevin Michael Tighe

"Matter and energy do not vanish-they become something else. Grief feels like absence, but physics reminds us: their being still lingers, just in a form we must learn to see with our hearts."

Still missing you today. Can´t believe you´re gone. Wish you could see Maggie now and meet her great boyfriend! We know you would love him. She´s doing so great still at college too. Omalley is doing great too. He´s fat, pushy, and super lovey! We miss you.

I miss you so much Kevin

It was my pleasure to practice law with Kevin for many years. He was as tenacious an attorney you will ever meet-and the more complex the case, the more it was in his wheelhouse. May he Rest In Peace

So sad, just a horrible thing........
His legacy will live on in the strength of Maggie, Heather and Amber. His influence helped shape them into the amazing people they are Three of the strongest women I know.
So sorry for such a huge loss in your lives.
All my love
Uncle Matt.

We too, were friends with Kevin and O'Malley on Instagram. A kind, gentle, loving man & proud dad of Maggie & cat dad to sweet O'Malley...

Rest, dear Kevin, rest knowing that your O'Malley is safe, and loved, so very very loved...

Sending strength, love & light to Kevin's Family...

Christy from Rotterdam Cats on Instagram

Kevin was always so kind and welcoming. He gifted me X-Men figurines and also always had a cheese meme for Lauren and I to brighten my week. Despite not having seen him in some time, he was always a positive soul that brought a smile to my face.

I was friends with Kevin and his cat account on Instagram. I am so very sorry to hear he has passed on and send my heartfelt condolences to all who knew him. Definitely we lost a bright shiny star In this world. I did not know Kevin personally but admired all his posts he devoted to his beloved kitty Honeycut. I admired his love and devotion for cats and the softness that came through. He was always so gentle and kind and that shined through. I hope Kevin you are reunited with your Angel kitties and all you loved who went before you. RIP - Karen @cheese.ibdkitty on Instagram

My sincere condolences to Kevin´s family. We went to high school together. He was always so kind and May he Rest In Peace. I loved how he talked about Maggie. She grew up before our eyes. She´s such a lovely young lady and Kevin is so very proud of her. He will be forever in her heart! I enjoyed his cat O´Malley posts. He loved his cats. Soar high Kevin you will be forever missed !

Hi I'm Nelly @duquesa_tortie owner from Costa Rica I would like to send that I am very sorry and to the family I tell you that as long as you remember it you will still be alive in your heart.

I knew Kevin from O'Malley's IG account and although we never met in person we had a number of communications through IG and he was very welcoming, kind and thoughtful. Kevin will very much be missed on IG and my heart goes out to O'Malley and Kevin's family at this very sad time.

Kevin played football with my brother and we grew up in the same Willimantic neighborhood. I remember him as being kind and funny but all who knew him know that his Maggie was his everything. Prayers to his family and close friends.

I only knew Kevin from his O'Malley Instagram posts, contests, and his desire to help other cat lovers. From my few communications with him, I knew him to be a caring and kind man. It breaks my heart that he left us so early. My sincere condolences to his family and to O'malley.

Hi Maggie, though we have never met, so many of us who knew your dad felt like we knew you...he chronicled your life´s moments so eloquently and it was clear that his every breath was for you...the cat was a close second and by all accounts, you´re "other" sibling...I´ll always remember your dad as feisty and full of zest...never quiet, always part of the crowd. It´s hard to believe that the last time I probably saw him was when he was about your age. Though it´s been many years since we laid direct eyes on one another, I "felt" like he was a strong "presence". We smack talked MLB, me being a true YANKEES fan (I feel him throwing eggs at me right now from the heavens!)... but we did share our love of UCONN womens hoops. Over the years, a sports reporter friend in CT (who is a primary reporter for the team) always hooked me and my daughter up with tickets to the games when we could make it. We have become quite connected with some players , their relatives and even a coach or 2 of theirs once they matriculated to the WNBA (to the point where my kids were invited into locker rooms to meet players). One of my former athletes is there now (Caroline Ducharme)...so your dad and i would share in our love of all things UCONN hoops related, share stories, share the pride. I felt like he was so "present" on social media that I could not imagine how he had so much time. He responded like he had all the time in the world to give to my conversations. Others felt the same way...His heart has only grown bigger over the years. I wish you, your mom, his kitty (who prob has no idea why things have changed), Jeff, Steve and everyone else who loved him dearly, much comfort and peace through these difficult days and months...warmly, carrie deisenroth

Kevin taught me to always use my voice to speak up for what´s right and to make a change. To never stay quiet when there was injustice. He stood up for what he believed in and never backed down. Thank you, Kevin, for giving me the strength and motivation for fight for what´s right!

I'm very sorry for your loss. I only knew Kevin through his cats' Instagram accounts, but his caring nature and humor came across there. It is comforting to know that his children, both furred and not, will be cared for by family. May he rest in peace.

Maggie

I am very sorry for your loss. I am Victoria Anderson aunt and I remember you and your Dad doing things with Victoria and Rita.

He always put photos of you on Facebook! He was so proud of you and you can tell how much he loved you! I enjoyed all his funny cat posting too! I am sure you will continue to make him a proud Papa! God Bless you!

Nancy Cox

I remember when I first met Kevin hearing him joke with his friend Steve.....they were laughing about single days and the depressing proclamation from early AOL mail. "You have no mail". Well from the amount of amazing friends Kevin made both in life and Instagram I know Kevin always had "mail". I´m so grateful and happy for that. Seeing everyone here makes me so happy. Kevin even in heaven I know "you have 100 new messages". I know you are reading this page, FB and Instagram and it´s making your heart glow.

I remember when our little blind mini poodle wandered off the lawn into the deep forest behind our house. It was winter and pitch dark. Luckily he had a habit of barking this tiny little barks. I was devastated as I heard him bark and you sprung into action. You ran into the woods and chased the bark. About an hour later you emerged down the street with a freezing cold dirty little Scooter. You were shaking from the cold and covered in twigs and leaves. That was just how you were. When you made up your mind to do something...it got done.

I knew Kevin through Instagram. His kindness always shone through even the simplest of posts.

I was a friend of Kevin on Instagram. He was such a kind, wonderful man. We will miss him so much. Sending our condolences to his family. And prayers, love and hugs.

I was friends with Kevin on Instagram. We followed each other with a common love for our kitties. Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person, his warmth and gentle nature shown through his posts and kind comments. I feel like I knew him. I will miss him and keep him in my prayers and thoughts. Rest with the Angels.

The brightest stars shine to remind us
That the special people we lose are always with us.
With deepest sympathy
We will miss you Kevin
Love from Teréz and Colby
@Mate_monty xx

I met Kevin through instagram many years ago. We were both cat lovers. He was a sweet man and we had lots of chats and he even sent me postcards from O´Malley. I will miss his messages. He was such a lovely man. I hope he knew that.Sending love to Maggie. He loved her so much. My deepest sympathy to all his family

I knew Kevin from Instagram and we bonded over our ginger cats that had crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He held a giveaway and I was lucky enough to win a little cat ornament. When it came to getting it to me here in New Zealand there were problems with shipping. Kevin went out of his way to make sure it got to me. This is how I will remember him as this kind man who had a huge heart.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I only knew Kevin from Instagram but it was easy to see he was a kind, compassionate person, a dedicated dad and cat-dad. The bond he and O'Malley shared was so sweet.
Condolences from Barb Thornhill and The Girls - Angel Baby, Autumn Pearl Marie, Hannah Elizabeth and Sarah Ann.
DFW, Texas

I knew Kevin only from his constant comforting presence on cat Instagram. I cried when I heard the news he was gone. He sent me a Cat mug once and I always smile when i use it. One thing I know for sure is that His devotion to and love of his cats was matched only by his pride & love of his daughter, who we got to meet on his page. Your dad was such a special, kind man and he made an impact on so many people-even those he never met in person. I will always remember his cheerful smile and his wonderful posts, his memorials for Honeycut and his proud dad bragging! I always think a man who loves cats is something special and Kevin certainly proved that to be true. His commitment to Honeycut´s memory was heartwarming & let us know exactly how kind and loving Kevin was. Kevin, your family is just as committed to your memory as you were to your beloved cats and rest assured, your COI (cats of Instagram) family will remember you always with love, laughs and a smile. I´ll never forget you, friend. I´ll be donating to a local shelter in your honor & we will always be there for O´Malley. The world seems a lot darker today without the light of your smile. We love you Kevin. ~Stacie, Phebe, Gus, Batman, Rorey, Max and angel Riley

I wish I knew what to say my friend. We became family more than friends.... I will miss our long conversations on everything and nothing. I will miss our arguments about the Red Sox vs. Yankees, and the Patriots and how we differed on how good they were. I will REMEMBER the great dinners, the great holidays, the great family get togethers, and all the family moments that mattered the most.

I will remember how we always helped each other out during tough times, and celebrated together the great times.

I will miss the most recent texts and conversations about how you loved your children, and how you loved mine as well.

I will remember the moments that not many people know about you and how you helped me through the loss of a spouse, and the transition of living again.

What I will miss the most is the weekly texts that let me know we were still friends and family even though I was 8 hours away...

What I will remember the most is your big heart and the loyalty you had to those you cared about.

When you think about it...in the end all we really have is memories and mine are great because you were in it.

The body may no longer be here but you live on through all of us. I will try not to miss you since you are always in my thoughts and memories...but that will take time.

Rest in Peace my friend... no one will ever forget you.

My sincere condolences to Kevin's whole family and friends, especially Jen.

Kevin was such a great guy. From the first time I met him, it was nothing but smiles from ear to ear and great conversations. Kevin was a firm believer in doing what´s just and his actions proved it further than any voice could. Your kind words, laughs and heartwarming hugs will be truly be missed. We love you Kevin!

An amazing friend who became family. We miss you Kevin