Kathy Bernadette Lewis

UTICA/N. HOLLYWOOD - Kathy Bernadette Lewis, age 58, a native of Utica and currently a resident of N. Hollywood, California, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018 in the comfort of her sister’s home, after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of her passing, her sisters, cousins, and friends were at her side. Born in Utica on December 1, 1960, Kathy was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Ann (Joseph) Lewis. She was a graduate of Utica Free Academy and went on to attend Herkimer County Community College where she earned a degree in Broadcasting. Fascinated with the entertainment industry, she then relocated to Los Angeles, California. Kathy had a 20-year career with NBC Universal Studios starting as a Manager in Technical Services, then advancing to Director in TV Distribution. She was admired for her core values as being easy to work with, reliable, pleasant, and principled in her work ethic. Kathy had a sparkle about her, a smile that spoke volumes and a wonderfully contagious laugh; she was very spirited, optimistic, and strong-willed. She was health-conscious, and very disciplined, especially her daily ritual of working out at the gym. Hers was a spiritual quest for answers to fundamental and philosophical questions of life. She volunteered her time to Hospice and visited with the elderly. Her kind and thoughtful ways touched many. Although her travels were many, she found much comfort at any beach. She also loved Jazz and the Blues. Close to her heart was her Utica family, who she loved dearly and with whom she spent many holidays, celebrations, and camping trips which were never forgotten. When in California she had the blessing of family and many friends that she called family and she shared her heart and soul with each of them. Kathy is survived by her sisters and their loved ones, Rosanne Lewis, Gail Lewis and Donny Sanders, LuAnn and Chuck Coppola, and Susan and Mike Risucci; her nephews and a niece, Chuckie Coppola, Anthony Coppola; and Tori Risucci; aunts, uncles, cousins, and her California family away from home. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Anthony and Eva Joseph, and Louis and Rose Lewis. The family extends sincere thanks for the many prayers, cards, love, and support. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service which will commence on Monday, January 7th at 11:00 at St. Louis Gonzaga Church where her Celebration of Life will be offered. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in Kathy’s honor to St. Louis of Gonzaga Church online at https://saintlouisgonzaga.org; envelopes will be available at the service.

Kathy Bernadette Lewis

December 1, 1960 - December 28, 2018