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Katharine "Kitty" Ann Unger, 74, of Kingston passed away at Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Born April 7, 1951, She was the daughter of Richard and Nancy (Roose) Unger.
Katharine was a professor in the Teacher's college at Columbia University. During her tenure, she was also heavily involved in setting up many charter schools.
Katharine had a passion for music and was an exceptional flutist. By the age of 12, she was playing in Carnegie Hall. She was able to share that love of music with countless others who went onto careers.
Katharine is survived by her siblings: Marjory Unger and Robert Unger. She is also survived by her three nieces as well as many extended family, (Vance's, Roose's, and Neffenger's), and friends. Thank you to Andrei and Theresa who have taken care of Katharine and her affairs during this difficult time.
In addition to her parents, Katharine was predeceased by her brother Richard Unger, Jr
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Rachel Rosten
September 5, 2025
Heart heavy, may your spirit soar my dearest friend, my hero, my rock..
You were wise and good. You were love when it mattered the most.
You were music and simple purest joys, unconditional love and fun.
And while my heart sinks and cries for losing you, it also soars for the privilege of having known you.
Your spirit is now a part of me too, and River's.
I feel you everywhere now.
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Konstantin Berkovski
September 3, 2025
I was blessed not only to meet her but experience her true motherly love as she invited us to stay at her house for a year. She didn´t have to do it, but she chose to. I am eternally grateful to her, as she shared her love and care. I guess Gad values hidden virtues. And this is the one. She wasn´t praised or appreciated. She bore this burden quietly and respectfully. I know we weren´t "a basket of fruit"but we did our best to let her feel our love and appreciation. I did feel her as my American mom. Because of her I have so many friends in the USA, she planted seeds to love music to be a family, and we were united as the Voices of the Valley
Harriett (Susie) Rogers
September 3, 2025
When I was in college, I´d take the train to visit the Unger family (Nancy was my cousin) for a week or two during the summer and got to know them pretty well. To carry on a family tradition, Kitty Ann was in my wedding back in 1964. Sadly, after that, I really never saw Kitty Ann, or anyone in the family, again.
My heart goes out to Marjory & Rob during this time of loss. May the love of family and friends help to bring you comfort and peace.
With love, Harriett (Susie) Rogers
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