Kathy, as I knew her, was my Lehigh freshman roommate. I couldn't have asked for a better person to start college with. Even before starting Lehigh, we wrote letters to each other and I knew her before I even saw her face. Meeting her and her wonderful family (her mom, dad and two brothers) at Lehigh on the 1st day back in 1994...was something I will always remember. Kathy was a sweet, loving person. Exactly what I expected from all that she wrote in her letters. We had a wonderful freshman year and we were fortunate to remain good friends all the way to senior year...when we lived together in a rented house (with our other good friends Dianne, Lisa and Camille) on Birkel Ave. 

After Lehigh, life took us in different directions and we lost touch. But Kathy will always have a special place in my heart. And I have thought of her & misses her friendship throughout the past 20+ years since Lehigh.  Alot of fond memories. I'm sorry to have found out about her passing via the Lehigh Bullentin magazine today (Aug. 18, 2018.)  

Kathy...I will love & remember you ALWAYS. I will always remember that beautiful, genuine smile you had and how charismatic you were. There is no doubt that you touched alot of lives and brought your friends & family much love and comfort.  I'm sorry we lost touch.  You and your family will be in my heart and prayers, always.

You will always be a truly SPECIAL lady! 

Kathy joined Carret Asset Management, a New York investment firm, in 2001.  Carret had just opened an office in Garden City, Long Island.  This worked for Kathy who was living with her parents not far away. As we expected, Kathy was tops--friendly, agreeable, smart, helpful, careful, respected and well liked.  She performed in a silly musical skit we did at a Carret Christmas party.

Working with Carret and me was great (?) but even better things were ahead.  Carret left Garden City in 2003 and moved to Manhattan.  Kathy left the nest and got an apartment in NYC.   Then came John, marriage, move to southern New Jersey, Zoe and James.   That is moving onward and upward, even though it meant leaving Carret.  Kathy visited us a couple of times in the city, and I last saw her at her mother’s service in March last year.  She was dealing with her illness then in a totally positive way.

You are the best, Kathy.   Love always,

                Your friends at Carret.      Sandy Pearson