Kathleen is survived by her loving husband Anthony; daughter Elizabeth Carbora and her husband Richard Varian, daughter Susan Carbora and grandson Keith Varian. Loved by her nieces and nephews: John Orecchio, Bobby Carbora, Arlene Carbora, Joyce Trovato and Michael Carbora. Predeceased by her sister Mary Ann Orecchio and nephew Steven Orecchio.
Daughter of Susan and George Lederle, Kathleen grew up in North Bergen, NJ, married Anthony in 1965 and after living briefly in Cliffside Park, moved to Township of Washington in 1966.
Starting her career in New York City at McGraw Hill and then working from home as a Legal Transcriber, Kathleen was always involved in the many activities of both Elizabeth and Susan growing up. Kathy and Tony’s love of dogs led them to open and run a dog school for over 10 years. Kathleen then worked at Town and Country Pharmacy in Ridgewood, NJ from 1986-2011 as the office insurance manager and continued to work part time as office assistant for Prospect Management Co.
Kathleen’s love of reading, researching family history, Scrabble, and puzzles kept her busy. She enjoyed cooking but more than that, baking was her thing. Ask anyone on her “Christmas cookie list” which due to requests became the year-round cookie list. Always thinking of her family and friends before herself, one of her greatest passions was spoiling, adoring and loving her grandson Keith.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
Visitation at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood on Thursday, June 10th from 4-8 p.m. A Mass celebrating her life and faith will be held on Friday, June 11th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Church with interment at Westwood Cemetery in Westwood.
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