Memories of Kathleen Anne Smyth Fielis

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Kathleen Anne Smyth Fielis

Little River, SC

1947 - December 4, 2021

1947 - Dec 4, 2021

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Marilyn Gray

Hi Mike. Your Mom was a close friend. We met in the legion over 10 years ago. Hi Mike. Your Mom was a close friend. We met in the legion over 10 years ago. Hi Mike. Your Mom was a close friend. We met in the... Read more legion over 10 years ago. Read less

Marilyn Gray

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Mike Baccala

Thank you for sharing Marilyn. Thank you for sharing Marilyn. Thank you for sharing Marilyn.

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Rose Homiak

We have a little restaurant in little river and Kathleen came up because she heard we were from south jersey..We got to talking and here we are dear friends of Fred Zimmerman..Relation to the family.

Kathlene was always a joy to be around and so beautiful inside and out! When we heard this news it was heartbreaking for so many people!! Our prayers are with the family at this trying time!!

God Bless

Rose and John Homiak

Formally of Cinnaminson NJ

June/Dan Coll

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Mike Baccala

Thank you for sharing Rose and John. Really appreciate you sharing this. Thank you for sharing Rose and John. Really appreciate you sharing this. Thank you for sharing Rose and John. Really appreciate... Read more you sharing this. Read less

Jean Bradley

Heartfelt prayers go out to Kathy’s family and friends. I had the pleasure of teaching with Kathy at OCIS. She was an amazing teacher and a great person. May she Rest In Peace.

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Jean. I know teaching was such a big part of her life and she loved her fellow teachers at OCIS.... Read more Read less Thank you Jean. I know teaching was such a big part of her life and she loved her fellow teachers at OCIS. Thank you Jean. I know teaching was such a big part... Read more of her life and she loved her fellow teachers at OCIS. Read less

Marilyn Gray

Kathleen was a dear friend of mine for the past ten years. I miss her so much. We shared weekly girl night out and was such a fun person with a heart of gold. She did not want to burden you with her problems but always listened and tried to help out with mine. May she rest in peace and her memory will not be forgotten.

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Marilyn for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your kindness. Thank you Marilyn for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your kindness. Thank you Marilyn for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate... Read more your kindness. Read less

June/Dan Coll

My heart is broken. She was a loving, warm, funny, generous, kind hearted woman and mother. All she wanted was the best for her sons. In a lot of cases life isnt fair but God has gained a wonderful angel. I will miss her terribly.Please accept our deepest sympathies. Bless you Kate and know you did all you could. 😢💖

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Mike Baccala

Thank you June and Dan for your thoughtfulness. Thank you June and Dan for your thoughtfulness. Thank you June and Dan for your thoughtfulness.

Gina Thoma-Peterson

Mike,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I wish you strength, peace, and joyful memories.

Gina

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Gina, much appreciated. Thank you Gina, much appreciated. Thank you Gina, much appreciated.

Mike Siwicki

So sorry to hear the news, Mike. While I never met her, you were an inspirational mentor for me for many years. My sense is you owe some of your leadership abilities to your mother. May she Rest In Peace. 🙏🏻

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Mike Baccala

Mike, thank you for your kind words and sharing this. Mike, thank you for your kind words and sharing this. Mike, thank you for your kind words and sharing this.... Read more Read less

Suzan LaRosa

Although I know words offer small comfort in your hour of sorrow, I do wish to express my sincere sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved mother. I worked with your Mom at OCIS for many years, you taught me a lot about teaching and children.

Suzan LaRosa

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Suzan for sharing this. It is nice to hear the impact she had on people on her work and personal... Read more life. Read less Thank you Suzan for sharing this. It is nice to hear the impact she had on people on her work and personal life. Thank you Suzan for sharing this. It is nice to hear... Read more the impact she had on people on her work and personal life. Read less

Patricia Leeser

It was with great sadness that I read of your mothers passing. I have known her for 15 years and seen her dedication to others and her love of life.

My condolences to you and your family.

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Patricia. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you Patricia. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you Patricia. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.... Read more Read less

Pat Rainier

I am so sorry to hear about Kathleen’s passing. I enjoyed cocktails with her at many of the local restaurants. She was a beautiful woman and so much fun to be around. RIP SWEET FRIEND

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Pat. Thank you Pat. Thank you Pat.

Ada Long

Omg!! She was such a funny gal!!! She always came into Pizzelis for dinner and cocktails! Loved waiting on her! She will be very missed! May you rest easy Mrs. Kathy!! ❤❤❤

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Mike Baccala

Thank you for sharing Ada. I know she loved Pizzeli's and she took my family there when we visited. Wonderful... Read more people and food. Read less Thank you for sharing Ada. I know she loved Pizzeli's and she took my family there when we visited. Wonderful people and food.... Read more Read less Thank you for sharing Ada. I know she loved Pizzeli's... Read more and she took my family there when we visited. Wonderful people and food. Read less

Andy Ruggles

Mike, so sorry to hear of your loss. As a parent of a special needs child who also has attended many special needs proms, i know how meaningful and impactful that is to families. I hope you and your family take peace in the fact she is at a better place where I suspect she is looking down with great pride in her family!

Andy Ruggles

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Mike Baccala

Thank you for your thoughtfulness Andy. I look forward to seeing her and Pop again for sure. Thank you for your thoughtfulness Andy. I look forward to seeing her and Pop again for sure. Thank you for your thoughtfulness Andy. I look forward... Read more to seeing her and Pop again for sure. Read less

Dan and Laurie Flamini

Richie, our condolences, so sorry for your loss.

Barbara Smyth

It's always difficult to lose a family member. We have fond memories of spending time each summer down at the shore with you and your Mom. She always invited us to come, and of course, we took advantage of that opportunity. She was so much fun to be around. We had many laughs throughout the years. I always admired her for her style and fashion. There wasn't a time when she didn't look great. She was a very good mother to you guys. She did whatever she could for you and Joe. The loss of Pop really took a toll on her and then after Gram. She did the best she could to take care of her. The good memories will always stay in our hearts. So, so sorry, Mike for you and your family. Rest in peace, Kathleen.

Love you, Aunt Barb and Uncle Rich

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Aunt Barb and Uncle Rich. She was a fashionista for sure and I think Our Kate inherited some of... Read more those genes. We always enjoyed our family times together and have a lot of shared memories. Always appreciated your love and support for us. Read less Thank you Aunt Barb and Uncle Rich. She was a fashionista for sure and I think Our Kate inherited some of those genes. We always... Read more enjoyed our family times together and have a lot of shared memories. Always appreciated your love and support for us. Read less Thank you Aunt Barb and Uncle Rich. She was a fashionista... Read more for sure and I think Our Kate inherited some of those genes. We always enjoyed our family times together and have a lot of shared memories. Always appreciated your love and support for us. Read less

Freyja Saunders

I’m so sorry for your loss Mike. It sounds like your mom was an inspiring parent and kind hearted soul that touched many lives. Sending our sincere condolences to you and your family.

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Freyja for your kind words. Thank you Freyja for your kind words. Thank you Freyja for your kind words.

Arti Mistry

Mike, what an amazing woman, teacher, mother, and so much more. Your message about her was beautiful. We’re sending our thoughts and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Arti. I appreciate your kindness and support. Thank you Arti. I appreciate your kindness and support. Thank you Arti. I appreciate your kindness and support.... Read more Read less

Lorraine Lodge

What a beautiful tribute to your Mom, Kathleen. Quite a number of years has passed but we have memories of enjoyable times with Kathleen, the first coming to mind were on the beach in Ocean City. Sending our condolences to you and your family.

Sincerely, Tom and Lorraine Lodge

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Mike Baccala

Thank you for sharing and for your kind words. She loved the ocean for sure and spending time with friends... Read more Read less Thank you for sharing and for your kind words. She loved the ocean for sure and spending time with friends Thank you for sharing and for your kind words. She... Read more loved the ocean for sure and spending time with friends Read less

Patrick Berrigan

Mike, what a wonderful write-up. What an amazing women. I was not aware of your dad's situation. It makes your mom's success so much more special.

Love the bible verse. God bless.

Pat & Nancy Berrigan

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Mike Baccala

Pat & Nancy - thank you for you kind words and your friendship. Pat & Nancy - thank you for you kind words and your friendship. Pat & Nancy - thank you for you kind words and your... Read more friendship. Read less

Carla Heist

Kathleen was a caring and thoughtful daughter to Bert. I was honored to be a partner with her, looking after Bert when Kathleen moved south. Light and love has only left the Baccala family temporarily, she will always be in your hearts.

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Mike Baccala

Carla, you are such a dear friend to our family. We love you and appreciate your comforting words. Carla, you are such a dear friend to our family. We love you and appreciate your comforting words. Carla, you are such a dear friend to our family. We... Read more love you and appreciate your comforting words. Read less

Mike Baccala

2017

Dinner with Kathleen's Granddaughters. She loved them dearly.

June/Dan Coll

Bonnie Kelly

Mike, my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I did not know your mom personally, but almost feel like I knew her in reading the wonderful stories about her life. What am amazing example of strength and love! I’m glad you had special time with her recently and have the peace knowing you will see her again. Sending love to you and your family, my friend.

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Bonnie. Much appreciated. Thank you Bonnie. Much appreciated. Thank you Bonnie. Much appreciated.

Natalie Shields

Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds like she was an amazing woman. My prayers are with you and your family.

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Natalie. Thank you Natalie. Thank you Natalie.

Megan Townsend

Mike, a beautiful tribute to an amazing lady! Prayers with you and your family.

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Mike Baccala

Thank you Megan. Thank you Megan. Thank you Megan.

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