Name: Calling hours for Kathleen Walaska
Start: 2023-12-29T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-12-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes

Saratoga Springs, NY- Kathleen 'Kathie' Walaska (Madden), 67, of Malta, NY passed away on Tuesday morning December 26, 2023. The day prior, Kathie enjoyed a wonderful Christmas celebration at her home surrounded by her loving family.Kathie was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born on September 21, 1956, in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Thomas Madden and Mary Eileen Madden (Burke). Upon graduating from St. Patrick's High School in 1974, she entered the work force and held administrative and office management roles throughout her career. Kathie most enjoyed spending time with her family, playing solitaire, vacationing with her family, and doting on her two adoring grandsons that were truly the light of her life. She cherished most the times spent sitting around a table laughing with her family. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Mark; her two daughters, Lori and Chris Ely of Ballston Lake, NY, Katie Walaska and Justin Mitchell of Ballston Lake, NY; her two grandsons, Mason and Lincoln; her 3 siblings Tom (Mary) Madden of Plymouth, MA, Debbie O'Connor of Dover, NH, Pat Coughlin of Coventry, RI; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Kathie was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Mary Eileen Madden who taught her first-hand how to be an amazing and loving mother and grandmother. She is deeply loved and will be sincerely missed by so many, but her family takes comfort in knowing she is with Jesus and we will be reunited again someday. Until then, her family will cherish the so many special memories and laughs they were able to experience alongside their beloved wife, Mom, Nana, Auntie Kathie, and friend over the many lucky years they were loved by Kathie.Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4-7pm on Friday December 29, 2023 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon on Saturday December 30, 2023 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave.Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. https://www.lastingmemories.com/kathleen-walaska

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Published by The Saratogian from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2023.

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Eileen (Moran) Samardak

February 27, 2024

Dear Walaska family. My memories of Kathie are always a smile on her face, a bounce in her step, and a kind word. May your faith and your wonderful memories comfort you at this difficult time.

Brenda (Gill) Walker

February 26, 2024

RIP Kathy. Deepest condolences to your family during this difficult time.

Diane Hennessey

February 26, 2024

Kathie and xxx I were close friends in high school. After graduation, we remained close for a couple of years. She became friends with all my friends I grew up with. Illegal cherish the memories. Condolences to Maggie's family. Rest in Peace my friend❤

Linda DeCarli

January 1, 2024

So sorry for your loss Mark. My thoughts and prayers are coming your way during this difficult time, and a healing hug as well.

Jeff Spicer

January 1, 2024

Dear Mark,

Please accept my sincerest condolences on Kathie´s passing. May god give you and your family strength at this difficult time. I will be thinking of you.

Jeff Spicer

Julie Baker

December 31, 2023

Dear Walaska Family, We are so saddened to hear of Kathie’s passing. We have such fun memories of seeing Kathie when we would visit our cousins, The Blackburn’s, and at our cheerleading games. We recently found a picture of Lori and reminisced of the fun times we all had. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Roberta, Don, Julie and Kerri Baker

Nikki Phinney1

December 31, 2023

Mark, Lori and family,
sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nikki Phinney

Lori, Chris, Mason, & Lincoln

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Lori Peters and family.

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Betty Blackburn

December 29, 2023

Mark, Lori, and Katie - Mike and I (as well as Mike, Mark, and Matthew) are deeply saddened to hear of Kathie's passing. You know she was my BFF neighbor during our early Cranston years - some of my best and fondest memories are the days we spent together (talking in the driveway). Although I have missed her since the day you moved to New York, I somehow miss her even more now. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family and will definitely keep you all in our prayers.

The Blackburn Family
Betty and Mike Blackburn

Ed Fitzpatrick

December 29, 2023

Mark, Robin and I would like to offer our heartfelt condolences. We were saddened
to hear of Kathie’s passing. We have many fond memories of Christmas get-togethers with you and Kathie, Kathie always had a smile on her face. We’re out of town and can’t make Kathie’s services, but we’ll be thinking of you, Lori, Katie and your family at this difficult time. With sympathy, Ed and Robin

Karen Coughlin

December 29, 2023

Mark and family, we were both shocked and saddened to hear about Kathie’s passing. May the memories of all of the happy years together help you at this difficult time.
Pat, we are so sorrry for the loss of your sister. May she rest in peace.
John and Karen Coughlin

Thomas Schmitz

December 29, 2023

Mark, I am so sad to hear about Kathy‘s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your daughters and your family. I wish you all the strength needed for the time ahead.
My deepest condolences.

Stephanie Willette

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Stephanie Willette

December 29, 2023

Mark, Lori, Katie, and family Thinking of you today and sending lots of healing hugs
and prayers to help you through your time of grief.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Stevie

Siobhan Kenny

December 29, 2023

Mark, I wish to offer my sincere condolences to you and your family on the sad passing of your dear wife. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Kristen Walaska & Chris STJean

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Pauline Oakes

December 28, 2023

Mark , I was so sorry to hear of Kathie’s passing so suddenly last Tuesday . I know how united you both have been for so many years . I hope you find comfort from all of the good times and am thinking of you and your daughters at this difficult time .

David Clerkin

December 28, 2023

Mark, I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your wife Kathleen. My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Capron

December 28, 2023

Mark, you and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. I hope all your wonderful memories of Kathie will bring you all comfort as you face the days ahead. I always enjoyed the times I got to talk with Kathie. She was a lovely lady and I know how much you will all miss her. My deepest condolences to all of you.

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