Kathleen M. Mannello, 61, of South Salem, NY died at home with her loving family by her side on June 28, 2025, after a 14-month stoic journey with cancer.
Kathleen was born on August 1, 1963, in Philadelphia, PA. The daughter of James and Isabelle Casey, Kathleen is survived by her brother James Casey and his wife Rose of Cheltenham, PA, brother William Casey of Staten Island, NY, brother Joseph Casey of Plymouth Meeting, PA, and sister Marie Casey of Cochranville, PA.
She is also survived by her mother-in-law, Eleanor Mannello of Waterbury, CT, brother-in-law Luke Mannello and wife Debra of Waterbury, CT, sister-in-law Teresa Mannello and husband Eric, of Berlin, CT, and sister-in-law Elizabeth Engelhard and husband David of Blandford, MA. There are many nieces, nephews, and even grandnieces and a grandnephew who survived Kathleen and will cherish a very remarkable Aunt.
Kathleen married Stephen Mannello in 1995 but she and Stephen were together for 33
wonderful years. Kathleen enjoyed a very successful career in the fashion industry and
brought the same level of passion to raising their two children, Dante and Isabelle.
Kathleen, Stephen and their family enjoyed traveling but the Jersey shore is where Kathleen’s favorite book of memories was written. In fact, Kathleen defied her illness and managed to travel four hours to and from the Jersey shore for one last family vacation just one month before her passing.
Extremely proud of her Irish heritage and all things Philly, Kathleen was true to her roots, her family, her faith and her friends.
At the family’s request, donations can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering or St. Jude’s.
The family is being compassionately cared for by the staff at Hoyt Funeral Home, 199 Main Street New Canaan CT 06840. For Online Condolences please visit www.hoytfuneralhome.com
