Kathleen Joan DiGesare

Kathleen Joan DiGesare, 85, passed away January 31, 2023 in Fort Myers, FL. She was a resident of Cape Coral, Florida since 2009, formerly of Fort Lauderdale Florida. She was born March 2, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York to Albert and Catherine Konze, now deceased. 

Kay was a member of Saint Andrews Catholic Church in Cape Coral. She made a living as a seamstress and then a cook in Broward County Schools; that is what she did not who she was:

She was a loving and devoted and loyal wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great aunt and friend. She was a mother (known as mommy too many) A grandmother who was so caring, wise and present. She adored her children, daughter-in-law and granddaughter who is always there to comfort, advise, teach and always there for them. She loved your family with all of her heart. She loved all of her sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews and was always available to them and any friend that needed her at any time. She loved going to casinos, garage sales, shopping the movies and dancing. She loved to walk daily. 

My grandma was an amazing person, a light in my life.  She taught me so many things, and I will always remember our little moments and memories we had together. I love you grandma. Gbd.

She was the best mom and my best friend. She was always available to travel with me for work or for pleasure, we always were together whether just spending time or shopping. I will also miss my dearest best friend. Those memories will be cherished forever. She will always be my guardian angel. Dj

She had such an impact on so many and she will be treasured forever.

Kay was preceded by death by her husband of 63 years, (Jack DiGesare) deceased September 2019. She had two loving children, Donna Jones of Cape Coral, Mark DiGesare, daughter-in-law Dana of Cape Coral; two grandchildren, Giada Bella DiGesare and Richard Walls (Collette); two great grandchildren, Rhett Alan Walls and BrantLee Marie Walls, sisters; Irene Eagan and Carol Roberson; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Kay was preceded by death by her parents; and her brothers and sisters, Emma Kelly, Charlotte Scala, Freddie Konze, John Konze and Anthony Konze.

No formal services are planned at this time.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.