On December 6, 2019, Kathleen C. Del Vecchio (nee Duffy) of Sewell, NJ (formerly of the Fairview section of Camden) passed away surrounded by her loving family. Kathy or “Kath IRISH” (as she was known by all of her family & friends) is survived by
Kathleen C. Del Vecchio
the “love of her life”, her husband, Robert “Bach” Del Vecchio. Kathy & Bach were married on September 14, 1968 and recently celebrated their 51
st
Anniversary. In addition, Kathy is survived by her children, Anthony (Tatiana) Del Vecchio, Christopher (Kellie) Del Vecchio and Michelle (Scott) Frampton; her grandchildren: Christopher Del Vecchio, Jr., Emily Del Vecchio, Nicholas Del Vecchio, Joelle Del Vecchio, Tyler Frampton and Ava Del Vecchio; her sisters: Rosemarie Stanton, Peggy Carty & Mary Bocchino. Kathy is pre-deceased by her mother & father: Joseph M. Duffy & Mary Higgins Duffy Gallagher, her step-father, John Gallagher and her brother, Joseph Duffy. Aunt “Kassie/Aunt Kaffy” is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kathy Del Vecchio grew up in Collingswood & Fairview and graduated from Camden High School in 1966. She loved being part of Camden High Avalanche Majorette Team. A few years later, Kathy worked as part of the secretarial pool at Penn Mutual in Philadelphia, PA and Cooper Hospital, in Camden, NJ. Upon starting a family with Bach, they resided in Oaklyn, NJ and planted strong roots in Fairview, from 1973-1999. In that time, Kathy was a member of the St. Joan of Arc PTA & SJOA Carnival Committee and for many years, the Office Secretary at St. Joan of Arc School, in Fairview. In addition, Kathy was a big part of the Fairview Athletic Association, Organizations of Fairview and the Fairview Little League Ladies Auxiliary, serving as President for several years. It goes without saying that all of the “Fairview Kids” were a big part of her life… and everybody called her “Mom or Mrs. D.” Whether it was coaching basketball or softball, working the refreshment stand and SJOA Carnival… Kathy loved every minute. And, of course, Kathy loved attending the many Camden High Reunions, Fundraising Socials (dancing to 60’s & 70s music), and the many Fairview Reunions and luncheons.
Kathy was very proud of the life she built with “her Bach” and equally proud of the lives her children have created. In addition, Kathy never missed an opportunity to boast about her grandchildren. Ranging in ages from Nineteen (19) to four (4) years old, Kathy loved attending her grandkids’ school events and athletics. Kathy was always one to a send a little note or card (a.k.a. her “smiles from across the miles”) to her children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. The messages always seemed to come at just the right time. Kathy Del Vecchio was loved by many and touched the lives of so many more. She will be missed.
Relatives & Friends are welcomed to attend a visitation on December 14, 2019 at 9AM to 12PM at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service at 12PM also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy’s honor are encouraged to a choice of your favorite charity.