Kathleen Fiorillo Obituary

Another year has gone by, still love you and miss you more than anyone could know.

Think about and miss you every day. Love you more than anyone will ever know.

Almost 18 years. I can't thank you enough for all you gave me. I think of you daily my friend. You have made me a better person. I love you Kathi. I miss you dearly!

You are always remembered and missed much

17 years have gone by since you left this life. Not a day goes by that I don´t think about you and what our life would have been like, but those pages of that book got ripped away from us. I love you and miss you more than anyone could imagine.

I miss you my friend! Thank you for all of the gifts you gave me through life. So many lessons that I am truly thankful for. I will always love you.

I miss you my friend!

Never forgotten, always cherish the memories. You´re with us and watching over us, every day! Love you and miss you a lot. 4-29-2006.

Miss you still

Another year has come and gone yet you continue to be missed so much! I appreciate the time we had I truly but just wish there was more of it. Thank you for the sunshine you still bring to my days. Missing you my dear friend. - Kelly

I REALLY miss you!

Should have gotten to know you a long time ago. I heard so often that you were a wonderful loving wife, mother and friend. Your family is a reflection of the kind of person you were and you have a wonderful husband, who will always love and cherish you and and great kids who will honor you. What great legacy you have left. I hope you are in paradise without pain and surrounded with God's love. I hope I can experience the type of love and devotion that so deservingly had. You touched many with your kindness and strength,

Still missing you my friend..........

We miss you terribly, but know you are watching over us and are Marek's guardian angel.

I can not forget you... You gave me so much to remember!

Miss you Kathi

Kathy, you have been in my thoughts lately. I wanted you to know that I admired your courage and will to fight. I passed your bench the other day and saw a young family sitting there with their children playing. I know you were smiling down on them. TAY

Your amazing smile....forever in my heart!

It's been 6 years since we've last seen one another. My memories are filled with such admiration of you. Although I miss you still, I also feel so very privileged to have had the opportunity to call you my friend. I will never forget.

hugs

Our family was perfect with you around. You were the glue. I miss you with all my heart and not one day doesn't go by that I don't think about you and everything you've done for Kyle, Dad, and I... life isn't the same without you in it.

Forever and ever.....

Just thinking of you today. Miss you more than ever. You are never forgotten and always in my heart.

Missing you tremendously! ~ K

Memorial Day, we honor our heroes today....YOU! Thank you for being such a force! I miss you more than i could ever put words to. Hugs- Anna

4 years now... I love you and miss you so much... Thanks for always being so good to me.

It's been 4 long years today girlie. I miss you and I love you Kath, K

3 years have passed and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You continue to touch my life in so many ways. Missing you....

Every year on your birthday, I can not help but giggle..I will always remember how unhappy your were with me, for making you wear that bib at Laundry's...Happy birthday, my dear friend...

My Friend, it is at times like these that I would lean on you for support. The void in my heart where you once were has not been filled. I long for our friendship, for your guidance and truth. I miss you.

Kathy,
Not a day goes by that my heart doesn't smile, for a thought of you passes thru. Thank you for touching my life so, I love you and still miss you....

I miss you

I cannot say enough how truly sorry I am for your loss. I have come to know your wife through our mutual friends and the articles that I have read in the Komel Run for the Cure. Kathy's courage and spirit throughout her ordeal were an inspiration to us all. You and yours will remain in the thoughts and prayers of me and my family.

To Sal and Family - Words can not express my sorrow for your and everyone else's loss. Kathy meant so very much to so many. I will miss my little friend and the sunshine she brought to this world!

Memorial Day, the day we honor our hero's. Kathy, Sal, Kyle and Tony, OUR HERO'S, for you all have forever touched our souls.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sal,

I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your wife.

Kathy,

It truly was an honor to know you. You touched my heart and you will remain my hero forever.

Sal

We just wanted you to know how much we loved Kathy---from the very beginning when you and she married. You, Kathy, Tony and Kyle were a wonderful and loving family---you as a dad and husband and Kathy as a mom and wife. We will alwayus treasure our times together with all of you on cruises, vacations, and our get-togethers.. Kathy has made us a much stronger family, especially because of the last seven months with her. We also want you to know that you have also given us strengths because of your love and caring for Kathy. Kathy has been more of a daughter than a daughter-in-law and we will always love her, as we love you and the boys.

Farewell Kathy, even though I was a 1,000 miles and 12 hours away you were always in my thoughts and prayers. I will always look up to you, you are a wonderful lady. You will always be my hero.

I met Kathy in the 9th grade and have been friends ever since. We had so many good times and made a lot of memories together---those are times I'll never forget. When Kathy moved to the Springs we didn't see a whole lot of each other but we always kept in touch. It was a great feeling just knowing she was close by if I needed a friend to talk to---who am I going to talk to now. I am so thankful I got to see Kathy before she passed on to kiss her and say good-bye. It was also nice seeing Sal, Kyle, Tony and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kathy was to young to leave us, it just goes to show you how short life really is. She will never be forgotten and I will miss her deeply.

Mom,

We're going to miss you, thanks for everything you have done for us. We Love you.

Farewell for now my friend. In so many ways and in so many hearts you will live on. No longer in pain, you've been set free...you will be greatly missed.

Years ago, you helped me through the loss of my son who died before he was born. You told me we would meet again, and that I would have the chance to hold him and tell him how very much I loved him. I have never forgotten that. Isn’t it just like you to be the light in the darkness?



Last night I stood outside and looked to the heavens to see if I could somehow see you and talk to you and thank you for being such a special part of my life. It was so dark, and yet, so cloudy that it seemed odd there wasn’t more light. Usually cloud cover lightens the night sky, but last night, all I could see for several minutes was darkness. Then, there you were: a brilliant shining star peeking out from beneath the passing clouds. I could swear you actually winked at me, as if to say, “Here I am, and I’m just fine.” Isn’t it just like you to be the light in the darkness?



May God bless Sal, Kyle, Tony, your dear family and your many, many fortunate friends and may they all find comfort in knowing your light shines within and around them too...always.

Sal and Family:



We appreciate everything that you have done to support the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and your generous request that the local Affiliate be honored with bequests in Kathy's name. Your family, and particularly Kathy, has been such an inspiration to all of us. Bless you and may God keep your spirit strong.



Donna Wilson, President,

Colorado Springs Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation

I "met" Kathy in Sept of last year at the Breast Cancer Survivor's luncheon where she was a guest speaker. I had been diagnosed with breast cancer in July of 2005 and had been encouraged by a friend to attend the luncheon. Kathy gave me so much hope. She had undergone a lumpectomy; I had undergone a lumpectomy. She had undergone a mastectomy; I had undergone a mastectomy. She had undergone chemotherapy; I was contemplating chemo. She was a beast cancer survivor; I wanted desparately to be a survivor too. I thought if this young lady could go through all of this and survive then I could too. I was devasted to read in the paper a few weeks after the luncheon that Kathy had been diagnosed with chemo induced leukemia. I work in a doctor's office and one of our patients had recently been diagnosed with this very same disease so I was a bit familiar with it. I could not believe that I now "knew" two people with it. Kathy has been in my thoughts and prayers every day since I read that first article. Please know,I am so very, very sorry to learn of her passing. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with her family. She was a unique and wonderful person and a great inspiration to all of her breast cancer "sisters". I know; I am one of them.



Most sincerely,





Joyce K. Johnson

Sal, Kyle, Tony, Pat, Ed, and Family,

Please accept our deepest condolences. I am sorry we are not able to be with you today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. When we were young our families were able to spend a great deal of time together on the weekends. I can remember Kathy always seemed destined to great things. It seems she found that in Colorado with Sal and the boys. She will be missed dearly by all.

Sal,

No words of sympathy could really express the sadness we all feel due to the loss of Kathy. Her spirit will live on, though...through you, your sons, and her many friends here at CSPD. Kathy's legacy is her strength, her courage, and the love she gave to so many. She is an inspiration to all, and a hero on no uncertain terms. I truly believe she drew a lot of her courage and determination from your example. And she set an example to us all: live life to the fullest, cherish each moment and each person you meet, and fight the good fight. We will miss her, but we will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy is the strongest and most couragous person I have ever met. She is the most beautiful person I have ever met. She has such a beautiful smile that would make anyone else smile. She has a great sense of humor and would do anything for anybody. She is everyone's friend but most of all she is my best friend. You see, Kathy is my loving wife, who I will miss so much. She is my inspiration, she is my hero.

Sal, Kyle, Tony, and Family,

Although we are not able to be there with you, our thoughts and prayers are. Very often our prayers are answered in an unexpected way. This time God ended her suffering by taking her home. She is in good hands and will always be remembered as a very special person.

I grew up with Kathy in Escanaba. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. When I still lived in Escanaba and Kathy would come home to see her parents, she would give me a call and we would catch up on our lives. I know how happy she was with her family and life in Colorado. My heart goes out to you, Kathy was a wonderful person.

Sal, Kyle, & Tony,

How does one help heal a mourning family? I don’t know, may your memories be of comfort to you.

Remember during the lonely times and shadows that Kathy is still with you. May God be with you and give you strength during this difficult time.

Sal, Kyle and Tony,

We shall always honor Kathy as a woman of extraordinary strength and courage - she remains our hero.

Kathy reminded me often about fighting this disease, and not giving in to it, she was very brave and had a toughness you dont see in every person. I know she is not suffering anymore and is watching over all the people she loves. Im sure we will meet again.

What can written word do to help heel a mourning family? The only thing I can come up with, is that We Love You.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathy is our HERO.



Much love,

Sal,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too... that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006



Sal, Kyle & Tony

my thoughts are with you

Your spirit and influence will live on and your bravery and class will never diminish.