Kathy Esposito

Kathryn “Kathy” Esposito, 85, longtime resident of Mont Vernon, NH, passed away at the Courville Nursing Home, Nashua, on July 8, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Born May 22, 1939, the daughter of the late Demetrio and Mary (Wahula) Caruso, Kathy was raised and educated in Brooklyn, New York. Her life was forever changed May 2, 1955, during a chance encounter at a candy store, where she met the love of her life, Jack Esposito. Kathy and Jack married on December 26th, 1959, and were married nearly 65 years.

They began their lives together in Worcester, Massachusetts until Jack graduated Holy Cross in 1960. Kathy traveled with him through his years in the Air Force, while they started their family. After settling for some time in Stony Brook, New York, Kathy and Jack realized their dream of a quieter way of life and moved their young family to Mont Vernon in 1972.

While raising her four children, Kathy was involved with nearly all fundraisers and bake sales, supporting her children’s schools and sports teams. For many years, Kathy was a cheerleading coach, and it was known by all that she adored and supported her cheerleaders. In addition to family life, Kathy made a life at church with memberships to include Rosary Altar Society, the Columbiettes and Union Church Fair. She also served the church as a CCD teacher. Kathy was most proud of her work for Catholic Charities, where she was a foster parent to over 30 newborn babies, ultimately leading her to her most precious gift from this work, her youngest daughter, Kristen Megan. Kathy’s legacy of supportive wife and mother continued through her unwavering support of her grandchildren, following their sports and activities. She loved any opportunity to cook, especially for family gatherings where her famous Christmas cookies were enjoyed by all.

Kathy was predeceased by her eldest grandson, Raymond. Survivors include her loving husband John “Jack” Esposito of Mont Vernon, NH, four children, John (Cheryl Violette) Esposito of Sterling,VA, Denise (Loren) Dubois of Mont Vernon, NH, Lisa Groeneveld-Meijer of Mont Vernon, NH and Kristen (Michael) Roy of Mont Vernon, NH, her sixteen grandchildren, Thomas, Nicholas, Jacklyn, Austin, Patrick, John Andrew, Victoria, Alec, Isabelle-Rose, Willem, Julia, Jack, Logan, Melody-Anne, Payton and Briar, five great-grandchildren, Sophia, Nicholas, Joseph, Samuel and Grace and many close friends.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. A mass of Christian burial will take place on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM in the St. Patrick’s Church, 34 Amherst Street, Milford, NH, all are invited to meet directly at church the morning of. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Amherst.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Kathy can be made to Catholic Charities New Hampshire by visiting their website https://www.cc-nh.org/ways-to-give/donate/ or to charity of one’s choice.

Arrangements are in the care of the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.smith-heald.com for more information.