Kathleen Mary Mulholland

Kathy's strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried her through a 20 month fight against stage 4 ovarian cancer.

Kathleen was born on April 21, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York to Peter and Irene O'Neill. She married her high school sweetheart, Gerard Mulholland. Over their 40 years of marriage they raised their four children, Erin, Meghan, Shannon and Peter in Castleton Corners, Staten Island. She cherished and understood the importance of supporting, caring and enjoying life with her growing family.

Like her mother and both sisters Kathy dedicated her professional life to Nursing. After graduating high school from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, she went on to receive two nursing degrees from Long Island College Hospital and The College of Staten Island. She continued her nursing education receiving a Master’s Degree from Hunter College. For over twenty years Kathy practiced nursing at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, initially providing bedside care and later working in Nursing administration. She then joined the NYC Department of Health as a school nurse and later was promoted to Administrative Public Heath Nurse where she continued until retirement training school nurses across New York City.

Kathy was an avid athlete with grand aspirations. She set high goals and persevered till her athletic feats were accomplished. She was proud to have run the NYC marathon, hiked the Grand Canyon and participated in the 39 mile walk for Breast Cancer across the five boroughs of New York City. She looked forward to the summer months that were spent at Breezy Point with her family, and was often found walking the beach and jumping the waves.

Throughout all aspects of her life Kathy maintained a kind, gentle and honest demeanor that won the respect, trust and hearts of all that knew her. She lived every day of her life doing simple acts with great love.

Kathy is survived by her husband Gerard Mulholland; her children, Erin and Mike O’Hanlon, Meghan Mulholland, Shannon and Mike Gulbin and Peter Mulholland. Devoted Nanny to Riley, Jack, Keira and Casey who were her pride and joy. In addition, she is survived by her loving and supportive sisters, Ann Schneider and Patricia O’Neill.

A gathering of family and friends will take place on Monday June 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 at Casey Funeral Home in Castleton Corners. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday June 21st at 10:45 am at St. Teresa Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the 8th Annual Brooklyn T.E.A.L. Walk/Run on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Donations can be made at tealwalk.org. Kathleen's team name is #Too Inspired To Be Tired