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Susan Kearney Obituary
Susan was born in New York on Aug. 29, 1967, daughter of Edmund and Joan (Dunn) Peters. A former Ski instructor, she will always be remembered as a very gracious person who was first to help everyone. She was an avid NASCAR fan and had an extensive collection of the Disney character "Goofy" memorabilia. Susan has been a resident of this area for 23 years and is a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her husband and best friend, Joseph; brothers, Francis and Edmund Peters; sisters, Mary Frances Bonner and Jeanie Patti; nephews, Jeremy and Christopher Bonner; step-children, Christopher and Adam Kearney and Allison Gartrell; six step-grandchildren; and her beloved Bassett Hound, Howie.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 4815 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Susan's memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.volusiamemorialfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan Kearney
Jill Stoetzel
November 20, 2015
Just found out today and I'm so shocked and saddened by this news!! My prayers go out to you Joan and Joe and your whole family! Loved Sue and will miss her smile and doing her hair! Hugs and prayers your way!
Len Leonardo
November 18, 2015
Joe, so very sorry to hear about Sue's passing. I will always remember our good times together.
Phil Tumminello
November 9, 2015
Joe
So sorry to hear of Susan's passing, always remember the good times. Keep the faith and God Bless.
Karen Grefe Sewell
November 5, 2015
We are struck with sorrow over such blindsighting news of cousin Susan's passing. We will not forget her beautiful smile and her warmth and graciousness. There are no words to take away your sorrow only words to help you to know that we are here to help in supporting you in these most difficult of times.
Connie DeGirolamo-Carlson
November 3, 2015
Joe, so so sorry to hear about Sue. I remembered all the good times we had at Caesars, Freddy, you, Sue and I. Seem like a lifetime ago.
Shirley Jumper -Ricklefs
November 1, 2015
Sad to hear about Sue passing ; I remember her back when we went to Pocono Central Catholic school ; Sending my sympathy & Prayers
Kathy & Lou Bartos
October 31, 2015
Joe,
We were shocked and saddened by Sue's sudden passing. We will always remember her with you and Howie or all those years ago with you and D.L. and Junior. What a sweet and happy and funny person she was and what a wonderful family you made together. We wish we could have been there to offer our support and respect, but we are out of town. We have her and you in our prayers. Love, Lou & Kathy Bartos
October 31, 2015
Joe - you know how I feel and my thoughts and prayers are with you! Sue was a great person and a wonderful addition to our class! She was always able to make me laugh! I will talk to you soon. Nancy Kohl
October 31, 2015
Joe, Ed Joan. Felice and I just heard and want you to know how bad we feel for all of you. Nothing can be said to allay your sadness, but we want you to know our prayers are for you and family. We still have good memories of all of the fun times we all had together. Just remember To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Love Bob and Felice
Cheryl Campilonga Rarick
October 31, 2015
Joe,
Scott and I are so very sorry for your loss. Sue was a wonderful person. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 31, 2015
Joe,
So sorry to hear about Sue. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was way too young to go and I am sure will be sorely missed. I know you two had many fun times together.
John Kadany
October 31, 2015
Joe, Verna and I were devastated when you called. We had many wonderful memories and good times together. We will always keep you and Sue in our hearts and prayers. Will see you Saturday to offer our condolences. Remember we will always be there for you and your family.
John C Saleski (Covington Township, PA)
Maria Groner
October 30, 2015
I am so sorry, I was crushed when I heard the news. I wish I had the words to help ease this pain but we all know that there are no such words.
Rest easy my friend, see you on the other side Sue
Maria
Terri v.
October 30, 2015
You will be missed. So sad.
Ron Pierotti
October 30, 2015
Joe, my heart goes out to you and your family.. I can't imagine what it is like to lose someone like Sue, whom you loved and cherished.. We'll keep her and you in our thoughts and prayers.. Hang in there buddy, she's in a better place.
Kim Bovee
October 30, 2015
Joe, my heart breaks for you, I keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Sue was so sweet and had a kind heart. May she be at peace, and look over you and Howie.
Bill Gilhooley
October 30, 2015
Joe, we are saddened by your loss. I hope you are well. I think of you often and fondly. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael McHugh
October 30, 2015
Joe,
I am sorry. I have many good memories of you and Susie back in the day. One of my favorites is of you riding your motorcycle in the Poconos with Susie on the back hugging you.
Remember the good times, they are smaller in number and easier to recall.
See you later
Michael McHugh
Bill Gibson
October 30, 2015
Joe,
So sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of you two. God bless. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Erin & Smokey O'Brien/Stout
October 29, 2015
We'll miss you so much. Thank you for the love and light you brought to life, and the lasting gift of your friendship. Rest with the Angels.
Dennis Eubanks
October 29, 2015
Joe, we are so sorry for your loss. Condolence to you and your family. Hang in there "brother". Marty and Dennis Eubanks
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