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Kathleen M. "Pudgie" Steen

By LaVern Falcone

LeRoy - Kathleen M. Steen (Pudgie), age 85, of Jefferson Avenue, passed away Monday morning (January 8, 2024) at home with her loved ones by her side.     

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  Kathleen was born November 5, 1938 in LeRoy, a daughter of the late Orazio (Alex) and Lucy Capozza O’Geen.  

     She was a very loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend who just adored her Grandchildren.  She retired from the LeRoy Village Hall after 23 years of service.  She was a member of many organizations including the Ladies Auxiliary, Red Hatters as well as enjoying many card and game clubs and trips to the Casino’s. She was an avid fan of “her” Buffalo Bills.  GO BILLS!

     She will be missed with endless sadness by her children, Thomas (Lisa ) Steen, Terrie Lamendola, Patty (Vince) Giammarva and Donna (Tom Jr.) Gates; grandchildren, Keri Steen, Greg Steen, Thomas (Shannon) Lamendola, Alex (Sirie) Giammarva, Kaleigh (Jordan) Fahnestock, Courtney (Zach) Ewert, Jessie (Mike) Platek and Thomas Gates III; great-grandchildren, Lyla Steen; Dylan, Joey and Livy Lamendola; McKinley, Monroe and Lincoln Fahnestock and Mason Platek, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

     She was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Thomas E. Steen, Sr.; siblings Lena O. Frank and Donald O’Geen.

     Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Falcone Family Funeral & Cremation Service Inc., 8700 Lake Road (Rt. 19), LeRoy.  Her Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, St. Peter’s Church, 44 Lake Street, LeRoy.

     Memorials are suggested to Crossroads House, 11 Liberty Street, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021 www.crossroadshouse.com 

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Kathleen’s family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

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