Obituary
Kathy Ann Marra, 64, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, formerly of East Haven and Branford, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 27, 2017. Kathy was born August 31, 1952 in Montreal, Quebec, daughter of Reine J. Miessau and the late Allen P. Miessau. She was predeceased by her husband, best friend and love of her life, Richard (Dick) Marra. Kathy is survived by daughter Gina and her husband Peter Sullivan of Clinton, son Jason and his wife Jen Rispoli of Cromwell; her grandchildren Melissa Sullivan, Peter Sullivan, Jr., Hanna Rispoli and Jake Rispoli; her loving husband’s daughter Sandra Marra of Guilford, son Richard and his wife Kim Marra of Mississippi, daughter Pamela and her husband Richard Arminio of Madison and son Paul and his wife Karen Marra of Guilford as well as his grandchildren Ryan Marra, Ashlyn Marra, Richard Arminio, Lindsay Arminio, Jenna Marra and Jordan Marra; sister Barbara J. Davis, brother Kenneth (Nancy) Miessau, sister-in-law Nancy Miessau; nephews Joseph Miessau and Jeremy Miessau. She was predeceased by her brother Daniel Miessau. Kathy will be missed by all who love her. A memorial service will be held on July 29, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of the Holy Advent, 81 East Main Street, Clinton, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Halifax Health Hospice, 4140 South Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, FL 32141
Always the life of the party.
We met in 1969 and we remained friends for all these years.
Through the good times and bad.
My heart goes out to her family and friends.
She will be greatly missed.
May you find comfort and peace in your memories
that you hold in your Hearts.
Love you always.
Linda Ferraiuolo
I was good friends with your Dad John back in high school and continue to be in touch with the Rispoli Kaminsky family
Many great memories of your mom here in Ct
Keep her in your hearts and God bless you all at this sad time
Sept 95' San Francisco Kathy and Richard
San Francisco Bay Boat trip Kathy & Richard
SF Kathy & Richard
SF Kathy & Richard beach
SF Irish restaurant Kathy and Nancy
SF Visit Cable Car Kathy & Richard
Kathy Richard Daniel (Danny)
1995 SF trip
Richard and Kathy San Francisco Bay beach Golden Gate Bridge background
Kathy & Richard San Francisco Cable Car 1995 visiting brother Danny and Nancy Miessau