Kate is survived by her loving children: Patricia Ann (Gary) Lynch-Grover, Bernard Patrick (Jane) Lynch, and Joseph Alexander (Beverly) Lynch II; sister, Joanne (Richard) Sousa; sister-in-law, Winnie Delehanty; and brother-in-law, Robert (Jean) Lynch. Kate leaves her beloved grandchildren: Michelle (John) Grana, Ryan, Michael (Erin), Keegan, Matthew (McKenna), and Nicholas Lynch; cherished great-granddaughters, Kylie, Grace, and Juliana Lynch. She is also survived by many special nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Joseph Lynch; daughter, Mary Catherine; siblings, Patricia (James) Craft and John Delehanty; and in-laws, James and Joseph (Mary Lou) Lynch, Dorothy (Robert) Fay, and Eleanor Storke.
Kate was born on December 13, 1927 to the late Bernard and Ruth Delehanty. After graduating from St. Monica’s School and Nazareth Academy, Kate attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She married Bernie and went on to raise four children and build a beautiful home in the Bristol Hills. For over 30 years they were members of St. Mary’s of the Lake Church in Honeoye. She managed several corporate hospitality facilities in the Rochester area throughout her career. She retired from Lawyer’s Co-Op Publishing Company. Kate enjoyed traveling, loved collectibles, and had a keen sense of humor and an intense commitment to her beliefs. But above all else, she loved her family.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the compassionate care givers on Reservoir 5 at St. John’s Home, especially, Vanmany, Shanae, Marilyn and Eric.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at St. Pius Tenth Church, 3010 Chili Ave., Rochester, NY 14624. There will be no prior calling hours. Private interment. Arrangements entrusted to Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 150 French Rd. Rochester, NY 14618.
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