Kathleen Healy

Kathleen "Kathy" Healy, 65, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 26, 1961, in South Amboy, New Jersey, Kathy spent most of her life in Old Bridge and most recently resided in Edison. The youngest of five children, she remained closely connected to her family and, in later years, devoted herself to caring for her elderly parents. A graduate of Cedar Ridge High School, Kathy continued her education at Middlesex County College and Brookdale Community College. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing volleyball, softball, and bowling, activities that brought her both enjoyment and connection. Kathy worked for many years as an administrator, spending much of her career at Merrill Lynch and later with Bank of America, from which she retired in 2019. Kathy enjoyed traveling, especially for family visits, and cherished time spent in places like Colorado and Arizona. Through her parish, St. Bernadette, she also traveled to Ireland, her grandmother's birthplace. She found enjoyment in music, particularly karaoke, and in her later years, loved playing bingo with friends in Edison. She also appreciated quiet moments along the South Amboy waterfront. Though often serious, Kathy had a light and sometimes playful sense of humor that could catch you by surprise. Kathy was predeceased by her loving parents, Francis and Alice (Devine) Healy, her nephew, Michael, and her sister-in-law, Sally. Kathy is survived by her siblings: Mary Bartell (George), Alice, Michael (Kathi), and Dennis (Pattie); her nieces, Laurie, Kristin, Kelly, Tara, and Lauren; as well as three grandnephews and eight grandnieces, along with many cousins and extended family members. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 8:30am - 10:30am at the Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, located at 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, NJ 08857. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, April 15 St. Bernadette Church located at 20 Villanova Rd, Parlin, NJ 08859. Burial to follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia, NJ.

Kathleen Healy

February 26, 1961 - April 6, 2026