Kitty was the loving Mother to Mike (Kathleen), Kathy Marie Mangum, Teresa Jenkins (Jerry), Paul (Chris), Dudley (Robin) and Jimmy (Cathy). She was deeply loved by her 13 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren and countless Nieces and Nephews.
Kitty was born on July 10, 1928, in Beckley, WV, to Italian immigrants, Santo and Giovanina Massanopoli. She had a deep and lasting love for her sister, Carmen Mosier (Frank), brother, Paul Massanopoli (Pat) and brother, Charlie Massanopoli, sister-in-law, Lois Vaughan.
Preceded in death by brothers- in- law Donald Vaughan, George Vaughan, sisters- in-law Helen Vaughan, Jean Massanopoli.
In 1946, Kitty met the love of her life, Dudley Vaughan, and married him on July 5, 1947. She had 59 wonderful years together with Dudley, raising their six children.
Kitty loved her many years working for the State of Maryland, Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. After retiring, she enjoyed many weekends at their condo in Ocean City. She loved walking on the beach and watching the sunsets. Kitty was very active in the ladies auxiliary of the Sacred Heart Council. She enjoyed countless activities at the Knights of Columbus with her life long friends, Luther and Minny Holley. She loved to dance, especially the polka. Kitty enjoyed decorating, crafts, gardening, feeding the birds, and cooking for many family gatherings. Kitty loved shopping. She was known to her granddaughters as their “fashionista”.
Most of all, she loved her deep Faith in Jesus. She was a faithful servant until the end.
Kitty and Dudley are together again for eternity, walking hand and hand along the sandy beaches of Heaven.
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