Kathleen Briscoe

Kathleen Briscoe, 78, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021 at Stamford Hospital after a long illness, with her loving family by her side.

Kathy, also known as Kit, was born on July 13, 1943 in Stamford, CT. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and most importantly Nana, as most knew her. She was the matriarch and heart and soul of the family. Kathy graduated from Stamford High School. She worked for many years, until the time of her illness, as a patient business services representative for Stamford Hospital and customer service representative for Waldenbooks prior to that in the 1990s. Kathy took great joy in spending time with her family, cooking, gardening and listening to classic country music, especially Dolly Parton. Kathy will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She was predeceased by her parents, Michael Vacca and Katherine Palmer Vacca, and her long-time companion, Allen Donnelly. She is survived by her sons Michael (Tracy) Briscoe of Stamford, Robert (Wendy) Briscoe of Florida and David (Karen) Briscoe of Stamford, as well as her grandchildren Samantha (Christopher) Quinlan, Stephanie Briscoe, David Briscoe Jr. (DJ) and Chloe Briscoe and her greatgrandchildren Ava and Christopher Quinlan Jr. She is also survived by her sister, Michele Ayles, two nephews Robley and Brian Ayles, and former husband, Louis Briscoe Jr. The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at Stamford Hospital who assisted in her treatment and care.

The family will gather at Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford on Friday, September 24 from 4-8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 25 at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Darien, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’ Children’s Hospital. To leave an online condolence please visit www.lacerenzafh.com