Kathleen Mae Kingsland
December 27, 1947 - January 22, 2019
Palm Harbor, FL – Kathy Kingsland, 71, passed away on January 22, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY on December 27, 1947, daughter of the late Merrill and Theresa (Bourdeau) Kingsland. Kathy worked at NY State, GE as a computer analyst and Key Bank. Kathy loved life and living it. “meet your goals and fill your dreams”. Loved to watch the Yankee games and spring training. She bowled and golfed. She got a hole-in-one. Kathy played softball with the Jimmy Girls; the team won the championship in Bermuda. Kathy coached T-Ball to Major girls at the Rotterdam Girls’ Softball League. Kathy liked traveling “to see the world”. She loved children who were certainly drawn to her. She had a great sense of humor. The last few years of her life, she lived it with perseverance against all odds. With determination, strength and bravery she learned to improvise “where there is a will, there is a way”. Kathy was a loving, unforgettable daughter, sister, aunt and friend. We will miss you. Love you more. Kathy is survived by brothers: Harvey (Dorothy), Brewton, AL, Timmy (Kelly), Glenville, NY, Gary, Maryland, NY, Danny (Linda), Tarpon Springs, FL, sister Merrilene, Glenville, NY, and companion Angela Castiglione, Palm Harbor, by many nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. Kathy was preceded in death by brothers: Robert, Jimmy, Delbert, sisters: Doris Trost, Adrienne Kingsland, Victoria Sheehan The family would like to extend thanks to Suncoast Hospice for their help. The family will receive guests on Fri., Feb. 1, from 3-6 pm at Rossi-Ditoro Funeral home at 501 Union St., Schenectady. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Sat., Feb. 2, at 10 am at St. Anthony’s Church, 331 Seward PL, Entombment will follow at the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery 2501 Troy-Schenectady Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kathy’s name may be made to: F.E.A.S.T. Inc., The Palm Harbor Food Pantry, P.O. Box 2154, Palm Harbor, FL 34682-2154, or a charity of one's choice.
Palm Harbor, FL – Kathy Kingsland, 71, passed away on January 22, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, NY on December 27, 1947, daughter of the late Merrill and Theresa (Bourdeau) Kingsland. Kathy worked... View Obituary & Service Information