Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home

Warren, Kathleen Ann

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Kathy Russell-Warren of Fairport, NY, passed away on November 30, 2024, at the age of 76. Loving Wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all. Born in Cleveland, OH on October 1 1948, predeceased father Bill (William) Daw and mother Kate (Katherine) Daw and sister (Marion Malishefski) Kathy is survived by loving husband John Warren, sons Jim Russell (wife Sonya ) and Greg Russell(wife Lizzie Russell) . Grandchildren Oliver, Casey, Jamie and Sisters Maureen Harvey (husband Scot Harvey), Margret Ramirez and Mary Godec and many nieces and nephews. 

Kathy was the quintessential professional.  As the founder of Aftek (Applied Filtration Technologies) and a pioneer for women owned businesses for over the course of 35 years she brought cutting edge filtration technologies to her industrial and municipal clients.  She was active in the New York Brewers Association, assisting the State’s growing craft beer industry.  Kathy not only worked within the wastewater industry; she gave back to it constantly.  She was an active member of the New York Water Environment Association, and her contributions earned her multiple awards from NYWEA.  She was also active in the local Genesee Valley Chapter of NYWEA, serving as Secretary and an active member of the Chapter’s Industrial Issue Committee.  She was a co-founder of the Chapter’s Women of Water group, which provides networking and educational opportunities for women environmental professionals.  Kathy was also an active member of the program planning committee for the annual Joint AWMA/NYWEA Environmental Seminar, one of the premier educational gatherings of environmental professionals in New York

Kathy and John enjoyed the many friends they encountered through boating and travel, and spending time and abroad with grandchildren. Kathy was very active in volunteer work and the church of Resurrection. Avid reader loved doing jigsaw puzzles and UNO with grandchildren along with many winters in Florida with friends.

In lieu of flowers please consider the following for donations:

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/home-care/giving.aspx

Kathy spend a lot of time in unit 712 , the staff was exceptional and very attentive! In lieu of flowers also please consider and mention unit 712 

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1676/giving19/giving19.aspx?sid=1676&gid=2&pgid=11087&cid=17036&appealcode=17U09

Sunday 12/15 1pm to 3 pm Keenan Funeral Home 7501 Pittsford-Palmyra RD 14450 for calling hours

Monday 12/16 10 am service at Resurrection church 63 Mason rd., Fairport, White Haven Memorial 210 Marsh rd.   with reception following

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14 responses to “Warren, Kathleen Ann”

  1. Sharon Olenski Avatar
    Sharon Olenski

    Mark and I are so very sorry for your loss.
    We were blessed to have met you both through mutual friends; we will always cherish the opportunity we had for all of us to travel to the BVI together. So many good times and laughs…my favorite being the look on Kathy’s face when we were all gathered on the upper deck and my left boob began to glow…I had tucked my phone into my shirt to climb the stairs and as I sat down across from her the screen lit up! She laughed so hard and teased me the rest of the trip.
    Kathy may be gone but the memories will be with all of us forever.

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  2. Frank Barbero Avatar
    Frank Barbero

    Kathy was working with us at the Genesee Brewing for many years as a supplier and consultant. She was a great lady and friend.
    Our prayers go out to the family.

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  3. Mike Mueller Avatar
    Mike Mueller

    I met Kathy in 1977 when I started my career at the Genesee Brewery. It was always a pleasure to see her and work with her over the years. We had some great times! My deepest sympathy to her family.

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  4. Fred Gill Avatar
    Fred Gill

    JW, JIM and GREG …. I’m very sorry for your loss of Kathy.. please except my deepest sympathies…” death leaves a heartache no one can heal; love leaves memories
    no one can steal…. Gilly

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  5. Bill Schrouder Avatar
    Bill Schrouder

    Greg, Jamie, John and family. I’m so sorry to hear this news. She left me such great memories in that house and with me. A Fairport hub for sure. Prayers from the Schrouder’s.

    Love you all.

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  6. Judi and Garry Falor Avatar
    Judi and Garry Falor

    Rest in peace Kathy . I know your family will miss u so much . Love and hugs to your Boys from the Falors

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  7. Kreed Avatar
    Kreed

    One of the very best people. Not to mention those amazing enchiladas. 😉
    She will be truly missed.
    Condolences to John, Jamie and Greg.
    Love ya Mom

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  8. Amy Kendall Avatar
    Amy Kendall

    I am so sorry for your loss. I collaborated with Kathy on the New York Water Environment Association joint seminar for many years. She was amazing! I hope you find comfort in the memories of her.

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  9. Brian Roberts Avatar
    Brian Roberts

    So sorry for your loss. From a fellow filter distributor, Kathy was arguably the toughest competitor we faced, but also the friendliest. Always cordial, super knowledgeable, completely professional. We viewed her with the utmost respect every time our paths crossed, as did her customers, colleagues, and peers. For those that knew her professionally, it is easy to understand how her business grew and prospered so well. I hope you can find comfort in, not only celebrating her success as a business woman, but also the many memories of a life well lived.

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  10. Donna Russell McLaurin Avatar
    Donna Russell McLaurin

    Kathy has always been family to me. We have kept in touch over many, many years. I am so sad to know she has left us. My heart goes out to nephews Jamie and Greg and their families. Sincere condolences to Kathy’s husband John and all of her lovely sisters. God bless you Kathy, you are a gem.

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  11. John Fiutko Avatar
    John Fiutko

    Kathy was an elected member on the Board of the New York Water Environmental Association- Genesee Valley Chapter. She held the position of Secretary. We spent more than 20 years working together. She was a wonderful person – a good friend, very generous with her time and other support. A very dedicated member, always doing more than her fair share and so easy to get along with and willing to support others’ views. You could always depend on her to be there, to have her assignments complete, to offer good input, to volunteer when help was needed. In all those years on the Board with her, I cannot recall a single time that she argued with anyone. She was overall a very nice person, very professional and a pleasure to work with and be around. I remember asking her what she was doing one weekend, and she told me she was looking forward to going out on “their boat” in the Finger lakes with her husband. A great lady who no doubt will be missed by many. RIP Kathy..

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  12. Kevin Farmer Avatar
    Kevin Farmer

    Kathy was kind, friendly, knowledgeable, and sincerely interested in others. She was a problem solver and connector. Seeing and talking with Kathy was always a highlight for me. Deepest condolences to her family and friends.

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  13. David Murtha Avatar
    David Murtha

    Kathy was one of the first person to jump in 28 years ago to help Marshall and me with the development of the NYWEA/AWMA joint seminar – what has become one of the premiere technical seminars across New York State! We couldn’t have done it without her. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. May the memories you hold of Kathy help ease the loss you are feeling. She will be missed by all.

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  14. Tom Kofeldt Avatar
    Tom Kofeldt

    Kathy was always very professional, friendly, and a team player. Our team at Evoqua Intake Products and our legacy brands worked with Kathy for many years. I enjoyed meeting customers with Kathy and spending time traveling around to the customer visits. Kathy was well known and respected in the water industry for her knowledge, while being a friendly, kind, and a sincere person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends.

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