Kathleen M. Loftus

1959 - 2013

Kathleen M. Loftus obituary, 1959-2013, Harvey Cedars, NJ

BORN

1959

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home

177 Route 59

Suffern, New York

Kathleen Loftus Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 20, 2013.

Kathleen M. Loftus of Harvey Cedars, New Jersey, passed away on March 18, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born on August 22, 1959 in New York City to Denis and Kathleen (Linehan) Barry.

Kathleen was raised in Sloatsburg, New York. She attended Suffern High School and SUNY Geneseo. She worked for many years as an advertising executive in New York City.

Kathleen married Dr. James B. Loftus on November 27, 1993. In addition to being an active member of the PTA in the local schools on Long Beach Island, Kathleen enjoyed volunteering her time fundraising for various events for her community. She gave generously and selflessly to all. Her greatest joy in life was to bring happiness to others.

Kathleen is survived by her beloved husband James and her children Kathryn, James and John. She is also survived by her parents Denis and Kathleen Barry, her siblings Siobhan and Robert Dineen, Denis, Maura and John. Kathleen also leaves behind her sisters and brothers-in-law Tom and Anne Fehring, Kathy and Keith Martin, Bob and Kate Loftus, and Bill and Brigid Loftus. Kathleen was blessed to be loved by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, March 22, from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm at Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59 Suffern, New York.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am on Saturday, March 23, at St. Joan of Arc Church, Sloatsburg, New York. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet, New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Kathleen's name to Waves for Water Hurricane Sandy Relief Initiative.

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March 26, 2013

To the Barry family My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you I have a lot of fond memories growing up with Kathy and spending time at your house. you always made me feel welcome. There are no words to help ease your pain but please know I will never forget Kathy/ I wish I could have made it to the services but found out too late. Love Donna Bray Mstthews

March 24, 2013

Donna & Michael Carpentieri

To the Loftus and Barry family - Deepest sympathy. She was beautiful, fun loving, full of live. She will be missed.

March 24, 2013

Renee Johannesen

Very sorry for your loss. Renee (Conklin) Johannesen SHS 1976 and Leslie (Conklin) Palumbo SHS 1977

March 23, 2013

To the Barry Family, please accept our condolences and prayers.
From the Reif Family

March 23, 2013

Julie Curran Villarreal

So sorry to hear this from old friends. My very sincere condolences to all.

March 23, 2013

Patrick HEFFERNAN

On behalf of the HEFFERNAN family please accept our sincere condolences. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. There are so many great memories on Stony Brook Road, Kathleen will always be remembered.

March 22, 2013

Aidan Fogarty

My deepest sympathies, the Barry family will be in my thoughts and prayers

March 22, 2013

I am so saddened by the loss of my dear friend Kath. Although we have been apart for 20 years, each time we chatted was like no time had lapsed. Her smiling face, infectious laughter and heartwarming voice, "ah, Murty" will never be forgotten.
Although I am not able to be with you all during this difficult time, please know that my heart aches for the pain you are feeling and I offer my spirit to hold you up giving you all the strength and peace I have to offer.
With hugs, love and cherished memories.
Mary Ellen Hicks (McPartland)

March 22, 2013

Karen Barrow

Dear Katie, James, John, and Dr. Loftus,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Know that your mom (wife) was loved and admired by many of the LBI teachers. We always could count on her genuine support, boundless energy, kind heart, and quick humor. She truly was a mom who partnered with us to make things better. Loved her spirit! I'm sending you my heartfelt hugs and prayers to help you find comfort during a tough time. Karen Barrow

March 22, 2013

Barbara Dennison

So sorry my heart goes out to you

March 22, 2013

Mary Tricoli

i am so saddened to hear of Kathy's' passing...we worked together for many years at PGW & Compton advertising in NYC..we had alot of great times together!! my deepest sympathy to the Barry and Lofus Family..
Mary Tricoli Newtown PA

March 22, 2013

Patricia Reynar

Dear Barry Family,
My heart hurts for you all. Peace Love and Prayers for all your family at this difficult times. I know her smile and love will shine on you all from above. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Love you All Trish Reynar

March 22, 2013

Mark Rubin

I am so sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing. I knew her many years ago as a vibrant and happy eighth grade student in my science class at Suffern Junior High School. I also knew her mom Kathy, the school nurse, and have fond memories of them both. Kathleen was very outgoing and friendly as a young middle school student and although I have not seen her since that time, I am sure she grew up to be a wonderful person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you in the loss of this very special person in your lives.

March 22, 2013

May the family experience God's comfort during this difficult time.
Psalm 147:3.

March 22, 2013

Chris Sagliano

Loftus and Barry family
So sorry to hear about Kathy,I was very lucky to have her as a good friend,she could put a smile on your face in a second,and had tireless energy,may God bless you all for your loss and Kathy for all eternity

March 22, 2013

David Greifer

So sorry to hear this. My condolences to the Loftus family.

March 21, 2013

Karen McCrudden (Burke)

My deepest sympathy to the Barry and Loftus family. I have such wonderful memories growing up with Kathy and all the Barry's in Slostsburg. I am so sad for your loss. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

March 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 21, 2013

Teresa Tacopina

Jim and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

March 21, 2013

Thoughts are with the Loftus and Barry families. Andrea Balsamo

March 21, 2013

Cheryl Weikel

My thoughts & prayers are with the Barry & Loftus family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Kathleen was a wonderful person. I grew up with her and we had some great times together. Cherish the memories.

March 21, 2013

Loren & Tara

Dear Dr.Loftus & Family,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

March 21, 2013

Vicki Kenyon

Dear Jim and Family-Words, however, kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you all find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Peace be with you Kathy. Love Vicki Randazzo Kenyon

March 21, 2013

Bev Condon Simon

Dear Maura and family,

So sorry to learn of Kathy's passing. May you find comfort in the joys, tears, laughter and love shared with Kathy.

Godspeed Kathy

March 21, 2013

Dear Dr.Loftus,children and Barry family My heartfelt sympathy on the lost of Kathleen. May she rest in peace. Prayers and hugs to all. Sincerely, Regina Wall

March 21, 2013

Jim, Katie, James and Johnny-
We were so sad to hear the news about Kathy. She was always so proud of her family and a wonderful friend and neighbor. We will miss her and never forget her. Our love and prayers are with her and you.

Julie, Mike, and Emily McHugh

March 21, 2013

Kim Mihok-Wade

My prayers go out to the family, may God give you strength.

March 21, 2013

Tony Ingui

Jim and family. Deepest & Heartfelt sympathies extended to all. May your family keep you strong now and always as Kathy's presence will be sadly missed. I am sure the memories will last a lifetime. God Bless

March 21, 2013

Patrick Monahan

Wonderful memories, wonderful spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the Barry family.

March 21, 2013

Lacey Brindley

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 21, 2013

Kate and Tom Heffernan

To The Loftus and Barry Families, We are shocked and saddened. Kathy was always so vivacious and fun. We have many memories from the Sloatsburg, Pine Grove days. We are so sorry for your loss. Tom and Kathy ( Callaghan) Heffernan

March 21, 2013

Mariann Izzo Cheney

To the Barry and Loftus families- My last conversation with Kathy in August was one filled with uncontrollable laughter and love reminicing of our childhood. I can't imagine the pain that you all feel. My heart goes out to all of you. God bless you Kathy- Love Mariann.

March 21, 2013

Judi Beers-Moskowitz

March 21, 2013

My prayers go out your family. I remember Kathleen well growing up in Sloatsburg. We were great friends and did girl scouts together. My mother who passed away when I was 9, was one of our leaders with Mrs. Hayes. I remember spending many afternoons riding bikes around Pine Grove. God bless to you all.

March 21, 2013

Stacy Calicchio

Dear Jim and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May she rest in peace. Stacy Calicchio

March 21, 2013

Theresa Holl

So sorry for your loss. Kathy was such a nice person. I am very glad to have known her. Kathy will be missed but NEVER forgotten. God bless your family.

March 21, 2013

Jill, Rod & Brandon Odell

We are so saddened by your loss and our friend Kathy. The wonderful memories will always live on just like her wonderful laugh. Her spirit will live on through all of you. Heaven has a wonderful angel.

March 21, 2013

Kelly Darling

Dear Jim & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Kelly Darling & Family

March 21, 2013

Teresa Bjorkback Schaeffer

To the entire Barry Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was such a beautiful person. Teresa Bjorkback Schaeffer

March 21, 2013

Jim and family,
Im so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Norah Tafuri

March 21, 2013

Lauren Knowles

Dear Jim and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, my heartfelt condolences and sympathy are with you during this difficult time.

March 21, 2013

Lauren Cherry

My deepest sympathies to all of her family. I will always treasure Kathy and our great high school memories. This is such a sad time for all.

March 21, 2013

Jim and family, please allow the comfort,love and support of your family and friends help you through this most difficult time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June Ramirez and family

March 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Loftus and Barry family. I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace, love and prayers.
Janine Aiello

March 21, 2013

Kathy CARDELLA

Jim, I am so sorry for your loss and you and the children are in my prayers.

March 21, 2013

I lost a beautiful friend and my heart is broken. I will treasure the memories of the good times we shared.
To the Loftus and Barry families,I am deeply sorry,she truly blessed us all with her vibrant spirit.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Margaret Bakker

March 21, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Loftus/Barry family. We hope that your loving memories of Kathleen will help ease the pain of your loss.

The Boorom Family (Stony Brook Road)

March 21, 2013

D'na Schwerzel

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

March 21, 2013

Pat and JIM O'Reilly

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are all in our hearts at this difficult time. God bless you all.

March 21, 2013

PHYLLIS RUSSO

so very sorry for your loss I'll have my sisters say a mass for kathleen god bless

March 21, 2013

Mary Abel-Vogel

Jim,Katie,James and John, I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time. I am keeping you in my prayers and in my heart.

March 21, 2013

Ann Walter

Growing up in Pine Grove, and going all through Sloatsburg Elementary and Suffern High with Kathleen, I remember her well. She was always so fun loving and full of life. My deepest sympathies to all her family.

March 21, 2013

Kevin Mcpartland

My prayers are with your family. Many great memories of Kathy and her wonderful family. I would not doubt all of Sloatsburg would say the same.

March 21, 2013

Ayanna Stewart

TO Jim, My prayers are with you and your family at this time of your lost.

March 21, 2013

I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss....There are no words....With Love, Cindy McDowell

March 21, 2013

Jim & family. So sad to hear of the loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Helen&Barry Hucker

March 21, 2013

With our deepest sympathy

Ray and Joan Tomek
Barnegat Light Yacht Club

March 21, 2013

CJ Flaum

Jimmy - I'm so sorry to hear what's happened. It's so hard to loose a mate that I can't imagine what you're going through. And saying "deepest felt sympathies" obviously can't cover it nor assuage the injury to you and your family but it's only thing that can be said. I hope you and your family eventually find closure and peace.

March 21, 2013

Jim, Katie, James and Johnny, Our deepest sympathy to you! We are keeping you in our prayers and always in our hearts. We are here if you need anything. WE love you guys! Bischoff Family

March 21, 2013

Mary L. Ripnick

Dear Dr. Jim and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with you and the family.

God bless,
Mary Lou and George Ripnick, Toms River NJ

March 21, 2013

To the Loftus family,
We were greatly saddened to hear of your loss. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that soccer families can always be called on should you need anything!
Jason, Tina, Hailey, and Emily Neluna

March 21, 2013

Michelle Ward-Brent

Jim, I was saddened to hear of your loss and remember Kathy fondly as a beautiful and gentle soul. Know that the thoughts and prayers of so many are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Michelle

March 21, 2013

It's been many a year,however I can still hear Kathy contagious laugh.My thoughts are with the Barry's and Loftus's So sad.

March 20, 2013

Margie Lord - Prince

To the Barry's , my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beautiful Kathleen , and also to Kathleen's family .

March 20, 2013

Dear Loftus Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Carol Krom

March 20, 2013

Kim Dunn

I was very saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. My prayers are with you all. Kathy was a wonderful person and a friend to all she met. She had a warm smile and a loving heart, she will be missed by us all. God speed Kathy, until we meet again.

March 20, 2013

Carl and Joan Raso

Dear Jim and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times, I am sure there are many.

March 20, 2013

Dawn Emanuele

My Deepest sympathy , so sorry for your loss.

March 20, 2013

Dear Jim, Katie, James and Johnny,

We are deeply sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Her kind heart has left an impression on all of those lives she has touched. Her greatest joy was making others happy. We are truly blessed to have known her. You now have an angel watching over you.

We are praying for you,

Sharon, Craig, Allison and Nicholas Stefanoni

March 20, 2013

patricia farrell

I remember that beautiful girl Kathleen growing up. When she worked at the lake as a lifeguard she was so kind and loving to all the kids. Her and I would talk and even though I was older it made no difference to her. I'm in Maryland and my heart is broke. God give Kathleen, Denny , her husband and children strength at this time. Pat Farrell

March 20, 2013

Joanne, Scottie and Madison Musico

We send our heartfelt condolences to you all at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

March 20, 2013

Scott Cohen

Dear Jim and Family,
We are thinking of you at this difficult time, and our prayers go out to you

- Scott, Brenda, Josh, and Avery Cohen

March 20, 2013

Jim, Katie, James & Johnny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you durning this difficult time. You're such a wonderful family. The love, strength and closeness you share with each other will help get you through this difficult time. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything.
With all our love & prayers. Bert, Heidi, Kristie & Justin Decowski

March 20, 2013

Fran Lawlor

Dear Dr. Loftus, Katie, James, and Johnny,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was such a giving and caring person, and I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to spend the time I did with her while she helped make LBI schools a great place. She was always there to lend a helping hand, no questions asked, when needed. Kathy loved our LBI school district and gave so much of herself for the benefit of all our children.
I could always count on a Monday morning message from her during football season, even after Johnny had moved on to middle school. She always made me smile and laugh, and that is what I will always remember about her.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God Bless

March 20, 2013

My sweet cousin Kathleen, my heart is broken. May you rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Jim, Katie, James & John, Aunt Kathleen, Uncle Denis, Denis, Siobhan, Maura and John.

All my love and prayers to you all,
Your cousin,
Eileen Clarke

March 20, 2013

Jim,Katie,James & Johnny-
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
You have to know how much your mother loved you all.Whenever she spoke of you, her face would light up.She was always so proud of you.
May you feel comforted by the love and support of family and frieds and know we will be here for you!
Much Love,
Bruce,Kim & Jared Weed

March 20, 2013

Sean Clarke

My heart is truely broken, what a wonderful person to have in my life. Our prayers go out to Jimmy and the kids, Uncle Denny and Aunt Kathleen, Siobhan, Dennis, Maura and John.

We have made a donation to Waves for Water with Kathleen in mind and hope this small step can make a difference.

All our love and prayers
Your loving cousin
Sean & Mary Clarke

March 20, 2013

My beautiful friend, my heart is broken. I long to hear your laugh and see your beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are the little I can offer to the Loftus/Barry families; the ache in my heart cannot compare to that of yours.
I know that there is the perfect place in heaven for this angel.

With heartfelt sympathy and Love to all.
Janet Jongebloed

March 20, 2013

Jim, Katie, James, & Johnny,

Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. I enjoyed many great times with Kathy at PTA, Girl Scouts, LIT events, etc. I feel blessed to have had such a wonderful person to look up to as I came to the PTA and GS. May the good memories help you through the difficult day ahead. You are inour prayers.

If you need anything, the Hartney family will be more than happy to help.
Judi, Peter, Bethany, & Gabriela Hartney

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