Kathleen M. Peiffer

Kathleen M. Peiffer obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Kathleen M. Peiffer

Kathleen Peiffer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Louis A DiGiacomo Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 18, 2025.

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KATHLEEN M. "KITTY" PEIFFER (nee Kelly), age 83, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Manor on November 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife to the late John P. "Jack" Peiffer. Loving mother to John P. Peiffer, Jr. (Linnie), Patrick M. Peiffer (Michele), Jim Peiffer (Maureen), and Mark W. Peiffer (Marie). Beloved grandmother to Jacqueline (David), Patrick, Lauren, Nicole, Carly, Mark, and Shawn. Dear sister to Charlie Kelly (the late Anna Marie), James Kelly (Nancy), the late Mary Cleary (the late Frank), and the late Patricia Niwinski (the late Walt).
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 8:30AM until 10:15AM at L. A. DiGiacomo, Inc. Funeral Home, 1055 Southampton Road, Phila. PA 19116, immediately followed by her funeral mass 11:00AM at St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Kathleen's interment in Washington Crossing National Cemetery will be private and held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
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