Kathy was born September 12, 1946 in Boston Massachusetts and passed away at home in Brea California on February 10, 2015 at the age of 68. Kathy was married to Joseph Skinner for 47 years. They moved to California in 1967, finally settling in Brea. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Linda M. O'Meara. Kathy is survived by her husband Joe, son Ryan, his wife Melody and their 6month old son. She is also survived by her sister in-law Ginny, nephews Rob and his wife Stephanie, Chris and his wife Lorie, Mike and Keith and his wife Courtney all of Boston and niece Bonney of Hawaii as well as two grand-nieces, one grand-nephew and one great-grand-nephew. She also had many nieces and nephews she referred to as her California family, as well as many, many friends. A great wife, a great mom, and a true friend who always took the time to listen.