Kathryn “Kay” Connors Festa, age 85, of North Haven, wife of 50 years to her beloved husband, the late John “Jack” Festa Jr., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 with her family by her side. Kathryn was born in Hamden on November 21, 1933, daughter of the late William and Kathryn (O’Connell) Connors. Kathryn is survived by her daughters; Kathleen Lubin and her husband Richard of Los Angeles, Deborah Doxtator and her husband David of Albuquerque, Jacqueline Piazza and her husband Frank of North Haven and her four beloved grandchildren Michael and Johnathan Lubin, Rebecca Doxtator and Alexander Piazza. Kathryn is also survived by her sister; Dorinda McKiernan, of Hamden, nieces and nephews. A graduate of Hamden High School, she worked at American Fidelity and Bank of America. Kathryn was a member of the Hamden Women’s Club and founding member of the Laurelites Club. She loved to cook and bake and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends.
Visiting hours will be held at The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave North Haven on Monday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth of the Trinity at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 11:30. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hamden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Charcot-Marie Tooth (CMT) Association, PO Box 105 Glenolden, PA 19036 or at https://www.cmtausa.org
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. She will be missed.
She was a beautiful lady who loved her girls! What a great gift you all had in her. I pray that her great memories warm your heart. Love you!
Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss. You were blessed to have her for a mother. I will come Monday, unless there is ice and snow on the ground. I will talk to you soon.
Blessings & Love……………..
Debbie, so sorry to see in today’s paper that your Mom passed away. She was always so sweet to me and a lot of good memories with all the fun we had with her when I would visit. Please give your sisters my love.
Peace and Love
Our sympathy to the family of Kathryn Festa. May you all find peace and joy in your memories and love of Kathryn.