Katherine Kelly-Molica
April 30, 1956 - January 22, 2011
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Katherine Kelly-Molica
April 30, 1956 - January 22, 2011
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Katherine Kelly-Molica
April 30, 1956-January 22, 2011
Katherine Kelly-Molica passed away peacefully on January 22, 2011 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She died at her home in Aliso Viejo surrounded by her loving and devoted husband, her family and close friends. She is survived by her husband Anthony, her mother Rita Kelly of Florida, her sisters Janet Bobby of Pennsylvania and Eileen Kilkres of Connecticut, her brothers Thomas Kelly of Colorado and Larry Kelly of Florida, three nieces and two nephews, five step-children and three step-grandchildren.
Kathy had a distinguished career in the medical field for over 30 years earning the respect, admiration, and friendships of many co-workers. Her adventurous spirit took her on many amazing journeys, but she always returned to our hearts. We will miss her incredible electric smile and sweet, caring, kind spirit.
The memorial mass will be on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 29102 Crown Valley Park Way, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 at 10:00 AM. A reception will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, www.jdrf.org.
20 responses to Katherine Kelly-Molica
Karen Johnson says:
January 29, 2011
My friendship with Kathy never had the luxury of time. We met just months before she got the news of her illness and I was struck by her kind and gentle spirit tempered with a quiet strength. If she’d been Southern, we’d have called her a Steel Magnolia. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to know her. My most sincere condolences to her family.
Lori Gembka says:
January 29, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. We had neighboring offices at eyeonics and she reached out to me as I dealt with my Mother’s illness. I remember her kindness and support with much gratitude. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed.
Julie Tyger says:
January 31, 2011
I was very sorry to hear about Kathy’s passing though I know she had fought a brave fight for a very long time and it was time for her to rest. I feel compelled to comment on Kathy’s gift of compassion and what her friendship means to me. When Kathy’s cancer returned, I was in the process of having multiple shoulder surgeries. There was Kathy, going through her own struggles, bringing me dinner since my husband was out of town, but so was Anthony a great deal of the time. We spent a lot of time together, walking and talking as she first processed her diagnosis. She was so concerned that she not become a burden to Anthony or anyone. These were the things on her mind, not “why me”, or “poor me”. She had those times, but mostly, she thought of Anthony and others. As time went by, we talked often for hours at a time. It didn’t matter how she felt, she wanted to hear about me, not talk about her. I worried about what I had to talk about and especially the issues related to my dog that had just been diagnosed with cancer, that it might be too close to home. She insisted on hearing everything, however, and helped me work through anything I needed to. Kathy didn’t act like her problems were so much bigger than mine. She remained caring to the end. The last call she made to me was to tell me she had received a message about my dog, wanted to hear how she was but she was in the hospital and wasn’t feeling very well. She would call when she was feeling better, which of course, she wasn’t able to. Kathy told me once she felt as if she and I were negotiating a really dangerous, tumultuous river in separate kayaks, watching each other to make sure each was ok. I feel like I’m navigating that river alone now yet I know she’s still watching over me. It’s time to rest now, good friend.
Patty Morris says:
February 1, 2011
It has taken me a while to get enough strength and poise to post my remembrance to Kathy here. She had such incredible strength, she was my rock. Everyone who knew her knows what I am talking about. And, what about that smile? She could light up any room and she did, right up to the end. She never complained; never felt sorry for herself. How I wish I could be that strong. God has one of our finest angels now to watch over us. We are in good hands.
Until we see each other again, Kathy, I will miss you with all my heart.
Sharon Ashton says:
February 1, 2011
I met Kathy when I married her cousin Jack in 1969. We connected and never were really out of touch through the years. I loved her and always tought she looked most like an angel of anyone I knew. She was always beautiful inside and out. I have many menories of time spent with Kathy. One of my fondest is of a visit she made to Philadelphia when I was visiting also. She met my Mother in law Sylvia, my niece Cynthia and I for dinner. We laughed and enjoyed each others stories of 3 generations and obviously entertained the tables around us with our fun. Kathy’ spirit will never be far. She was one of a kind.