

Born on January 12, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts, Kathy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose love, strength, and witty sense of humor touched everyone who knew her. Kathy was raised in Revere, Massachusetts, and graduated from Revere High School in 1974. Kathy took pride in her work outside of the home, holding various positions in clinical laboratories.
Kathy shared a beautiful marriage of 46 years with her beloved husband, John. Together they built a life centered around family, laughter, and unwavering love. She was a loving mother to her daughter, Robin, and found her greatest joy in being “Nana” to her only grandchild, Christian. Kathy especially loved attending Christian’s football games and cheering him on.
Kathy is survived by her husband, John Lepore; daughter Robin Petronella and husband Michael; grandson, Christian St. Germain; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Caton and Theresa Caton; nephew John Caton, Jr. and wife Denise; niece Cynthia Erb and husband John; niece Kristen Hughes; and several great-nieces and great-nephews whom she deeply cherished. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Anna Caton, and her brothers William “Billy” Caton and John “Jack” Caton.
A funeral mass celebrating Kathy’s life will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:30am at Saint Juan Diego Catholic Church in Chandler, Arizona. A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held immediately after the service at Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler, Arizona, where she will be laid to rest.
Kathy will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.
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