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Kathleen Ryan-Bessasparis Obituary
KATHLEEN A. RYAN-BESSASPARIS
AGE: 68 HILLSBOROUGH
Kathleen A. Ryan-Bessasparis "Nana", 68, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 in Hillsborough. She was born in NYC and grew up in Washington Heights and lived most of her life in Hillsborough. Kathleen worked as a waitress for Denny's Restaurant in New Brunswick. She was a faithful member of Mary Mother of God Church in Hillsborough. Nana enjoyed helping others but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her brother John. Surviving are her children, Michael of Bedminster, Danny and Concie of Hillsborough, Frank of NY, Dawn of FL and Diane of Hillsborough, her brothers Cornelius and Arthur, her sisters Nora, Theresa and Patricia and her dear grandchildren, Craig, Patrick, Chris, Sean, Cassandra, Derek, Cheri, Diandra, Michael, Danielle, Brandon, Nicole, Brian, Alyssa, Mathew, Katie, Gracie, Corey and Klaudine and her great grandchild Arianna.
Funeral services will begin on Saturday at 9:15am in the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Rt. 206 followed by a 10am Mass in Mary Mother of God Church, Hillsborough. Burial will follow in Neshanic Cemetery. Visiting will be Friday from 3-5 & 7-9 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mary Mother of God Church, 157 S. Triangle Rd., Hillsborough, NJ 08844.
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Danielle Kaufman
January 17, 2010
Thank you so much for reaching out. My nana was was a beautiful person and i know that she will remain in many people's hearts..including my own. She would have loved to see people reminiscing about her life... She is in a much better place <333
Helen Ryan
January 15, 2010
My deepest condolences to Kay’s family. I have only the fondest thoughts of Kay, in my eyes she was a woman with great qualities: her energy, her independence,the ability to overcome obstacles dropped in her path, whenever life handed out lemons Kay made lemonade. Oh the good times, there were so many; the numerous family celebrations, and when our children were youngsters the vacations ‘down the shore’, the house on Fielder Ave in Ortley Beach, we rented back to back to extend out the kids summer, meeting up with one another & the boys at Sandy Hook on Mondays her day off from work. These memories are forever in my heart. God Speed Kay, job of life well done!
joan peardon
January 15, 2010
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.
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