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Kathleen Rotolo Obituary
April 6, 1944 - December 17, 2020
Jensen Beach, FL & Middletown, NY
Kathleen Kolinski Rotolo, "Kitty", 76 years old, a life long resident of Middletown, NY and Jensen Beach, FL, entered into rest on December 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born on April 6, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY during World War II while her father was serving in the Navy. She was born to Rachel Nutt Kolinski and the late Joseph Kolinski. Kathleen attended and graduated High School in Middletown, NY and Orange County Community College where she obtained her Real Estate License. Kathleen worked at Currier Lazier/Coldwell Banker. In earlier years, Kathleen belonged to the Jaycees of Middletown and the Grey Ladies of Horton Hospital. Kathleen married her High School sweetheart, Harry Rotolo, whom she owned and worked at Harry F. Rotolo and Son, Inc. together. Kathleen and Harry shared 56 years of marriage together raising four children. Kathleen is survived by her loving mother, Rachel Kolinski; two daughters, Vicky Brachfeld and husband, Roy of Middletown, NY and Palm Harbor, FL, and Cynthia Rotolo of Middletown; two sons, Harry III and wife, Charolette and Craig Rotolo, all of Middletown. Kathleen is further survived by twelve grandchildren: Chad Brachfeld and Jared Brachfeld and his fiancé, Domonique, Andrew Hansen and wife, Jenna, Harley Anderson, Krysta Lazlo, Harry IV, Alysha, Raquel, Lexus, Alex, Kaitlyn and Chelsea Rotolo; four great-grandchildren: Aubrey, Blair Victoria, Hudson and Lucas; step-grandchildren: Cody, Jacob, Mitchell, Shayna, Hannah. She was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Harry in 2017; her father, Joseph; and her in-laws, Harry and Mildred Rotolo.
Due to COVID-19, services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Apple-McPhillips Funeral Home, 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY www.applebee-mcphillips.com
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Angie Higinson
December 12, 2023
I didn't know Kathleen, but I did know and worked with her Mom Rachel. May Kathleen continue to rest in peace,
BARBARA GENDRON
December 22, 2020
May the joys you knew and the times you shared help comfort you.
KMW
December 21, 2020
Sad to hear. Your mom was a very kind person, and I will never forget the time your parents came to visit me in Virginia while looking at prep schools.
Neal Wyckoff
December 20, 2020
We are saddened to hear of your Mom's passing and want to let you know that you are in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.
Neal & Sue Wyckoff
Angie Higinson
December 19, 2020
I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Kathleen, but i worked at Horton Memorial Hospital with her mother Rachel Kolinski for many years. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Rachel and all the family. Please God let Kathleen's soul Rest in Peace.
Shirley Van Dam
December 19, 2020
She was a true friend, and we shared the best times together. I will sorely miss her, our dining out, shopping expeditions, the laugher and her soft spoken demeanor. So sad to loose her.
Raul Hernandez and Theresa Pondi
December 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Raul Hernandez and Theresa Pondi
December 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan,Rovner,Buchthal
December 18, 2020
Kitty and I went through elementary school through high school together..We kept in touch through friends and reunions..
She married the love of her life and had a beautiful family..I never heard her complain and she always wore a smile..
She will live on through everyone who was blessed to know her.
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