She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on December 21, 1983. Caitlin graduated from Aveda Institute having studied Cosmetology.
Caitlin had a passion for many things, including art, music, and dancing. She also had a love for paddleboarding as well as having a deep appreciation for watching sunsets on the beach.
She is survived by her son, Carmelo Rossi; her mother, Gloria Markos-Krakow; her father and step-mother, Timothy Gillespie and Sharon Gillespie; and her brothers and sister, Andy, Shawn, Holly, and Scott.