Kathleen “Kitty” McKenzie Conte
Our beloved mother, passed away peacefully October 4, 2023 in Tega Cay, SC. Preceded in death by her father, George McKenzie, mother, Loretta McKenzie, sisters Mae O’Leary, Geraldine Newell and brothers George and John McKenzie. She was also preceded in death by the father of her four children, Ralph D. Conte.
Survived by her children, Richard Conte (Laura), Joseph Conte (Cynthia), Pamela Conte (James Stultz), and Martin Conte (Jodie). She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Michael Conte (Mary), Samantha Payne (David), Matthew Conte (Rina), Nicholas Conte (Cheryl), Zacharia Johnston (Rebecca), Taylor Johnston, Gabriella Conte and Francesca Conte. Additionally, she was adored by her ten great grandchildren Anthony, Madeline and Michael Payne, Adelina, Mary Josephine and Catherine Conte, Nathaniel, Luke and Hudson Johnston, and Francis Conte. Aunt Kitty was very close to her many nieces and nephews.
Kitty was born in Pittsburgh, PA January 29, 1931. She graduated from Mount Alvernia High School and later married her husband Ralph D. Conte in 1951. A devoted wife and mother, she was active in the community throughout her life both in Monroeville, PA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where she was a volunteer at Columbia Health Center, East Suburban Health Center and The Diocese of Palm Beach.
Many knew Kitty as a lovely woman who enjoyed entertaining, traveling, flowers, a good cup of tea and any shade of pink! Taking great pride in her organization skills, Kitty was a born leader holding offices in many of the organizations she served in. If you ever had a question as to how to set the perfect table, Kitty had the answer. “Miss Kitty” is surely enjoying a good cup of tea and straightening things out in Heaven. She will be missed dearly by all who loved her.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Friday, October 13, 2023 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 10:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Bernadette Church, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 at 11:30 a.m. followed immediately by an interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Penn Hills.