1990, Garden City, NY, USA
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Caitlin was my first best friend. The story goes that one or the other of us was crying at the GC Nursery School sandbox, and the other offered to be her friend. Years of playdates on Brook Street live on in my memory, specifically PB and honey sandwiches (which I still make for my own kids). The Fennessy family always took me in as one of their own, amongst the excitement and buzz of their own busy family. Cait and I lost touch in high school, but social media kept us connected. Years later, during Covid, she welcomed me into her Zoom pilates classes from afar. I’d hoped to visit her studio in Austin during a future trip to Texas to visit cousins. My love and condolences go out to the Fennessy family during this devastating time and forever. I hope these small memories and photos can bring some light during this terrible time.
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Dear Fennessey Family,
What a beautiful obituary. Caitlin was a superstar and I feel so saddened by this tragic accident. I’m blessed to have been your neighbor and watch her grow into the incredible woman she’d become.
My love and condolences to everyone. Her brightness will be missed.
With love, Shari
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Dear Fennessy Family, Mike, Martha and Caitlin's sisters & brothers & all family,
Our deepest condolences on such a tragic loss, what can we say, so sorry to hear of this. She will be in our prayers and I will keep you family also in my prayers and with Gods ever present help, he will lessen the pain. May She Rest In Peace, Amen
Des & Patty Costello
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Martha and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful Caitlin. I still remember Caitlin’s amazing smile and the fun times the girls had at Brooke St. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Colleen, Lauren, Jeff Cassel
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Cait - thank you for being my friend through all these years. My first bff. I'll never forget how I felt after learning you'd be moving away from Garden City after 5th grade. I couldn't fathom going to middle school without my best bud. Thankfully we stayed in touch, some years more than others. Last we talked, you mentioned wanting to come visit CA again. I so wish that could've happened. Your bright smile and loving energy will be missed by many, but particularly your sweet family. Holding you all in my heart.
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NYC
— with
Kristin Strief, Caitlin, Claire Kelleher
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Caitlin was a childhood friend who stayed in touch long after the Fennessy clan left Garden City (a move that brought a tear to many on the Stewart School playground). Their cozy house on Brook St was full of tow-headed children, all of whom Caitlin doted on. Caitlin and her sisters always showed up for the school bus with their hair in beautiful French braids, and Caitlin always with a warm smile and a mischievous laugh.
Spending time with Caitlin again in NYC, Austin & Bedford, I always felt both comforted and inspired by her. I was so impressed (and sore for days) after taking her pilates class in Austin and was proud to see all that she went on to build with the Peach House. It’s clear what an effect she had on the community there.
Growing up, Caitlin and I got a kick out of each other’s Irish grandparents and as we grew older, we bonded over our shared appreciation of our big Irish families. I hope the Fennessy family can find solace in knowing how much Caitlin loved each and every one of them, and in knowing how much Caitlin meant to those who knew her.
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I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful, powerful and wonderful woman. I did not know Caitlin personally and yet feel connected to her through our kindred love of Pilates. I am also an owner of a Pilates Studio in Austin, Texas.
I’m holding Caitlin in my thoughts and prayers along with her family, friends and clients. I feel certain she made a huge difference in the lives of so many people. My heart goes out to everyone her life touched.
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I just heard this devastating news. I was speaking with a friend about my excitement of taking Caitlin’s upcoming training course. I met her only a couple months ago and immediately felt her genuine warmth and joy. I had some peach carnations from a wedding one day that reminded me I had wanted to check out her studio. So I signed up for a class and took them to her, she hugged me on our first meeting and immediately put them in water. My heart is grieving for her friends and family. She was a very rare and bright light. In the short amount of time I was blessed to get to know her, she inspired me, made me feel welcome, and reminded me about my own personal strength. My prayers are lifting her spirit up high and sending love light and healing to her family. Truly a devastating loss here on earth. May you all be carried through this pain with strength, hope, peace, and gratitude for the beautiful Angel of light that I’m sure is holding you all tightly from heaven. My sincere condolences for your loss.
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Caitlin always loved to make everyone around her feel her love for each and every one! She recognized each person’s needs and always wanted to include all and make them feel special! She always “worked the room” to chat a moment with everyone in a personal, caring manner always with that beautiful smile! We will always feel that! Love, Sharon and Bruce
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