Deceased April 19, 2015

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In Memory

In April, my dear sister Kathy passed away. Kathy suffered from a severe digestive illness that she fought with great courage. But despite all the doctors, medications, surgery and an eventual diagnosis, nothing and no one could make her well again.

Kathy’s illness dominated her life in recent times, but the bigger picture was filled with happier days, rich experiences and vast accomplishments.

Born in Manhattan, Kathy moved to Westchester when she was 2. Soon I came along, and from then on she was both my sister and constant companion.

Kathy graduated third in her high school class and followed our brother, Jim, to Amherst. I joined her two years later. Kathy majored in chemistry and was very involved with student health initiatives. She was always busy and active on campus but always kept an eye out for her little sister.

After earning an M.B.A. at Columbia, Kathy pursued a career in medical and pharmaceutical marketing and advertising. She worked for various firms in the New York area and ultimately settled in Westchester.

Kathy was deeply devoted to family, including our parents; our brother, Jim; and her nieces and nephew. As for Kathy and me, we saw each other and talked frequently. She loved being an aunt to my daughter, Emily, and gifted her with an abundance of love, generosity and so many special shared experiences. That was Kathy in general—good, kind and caring until the end.

Recently, our niece Kelly was accepted into Amherst and will be attending in September. Kathy was extremely proud, as I know Kelly’s father—our brother, Jim ’87—would have been, had he lived to see the day. Kathy—I hope you are finally at peace with Jim and Dad in heaven. I love you very much.

Sally (Weisbard) Sullivan ’91