Kathleen Contarino, 66 of Derry NH, passed away on Friday March 22, 2019, at Parkland Medical Center with her Loving family by her side. Kathleen was born in Methuen, MA on December 20, 1952, a daughter of the late Leo J. and Irene (Andrews) Berthold.
In Kathleen's active years she is remembered mostly as a wonderful stay at home mom, past Auxilliary President of the VFW Post 1617 in Derry. She loved running horseshoe tournaments while her family enjoyed camping adventures. Most importantly she loved accounting and was extremely valuable and dedicated to her husband’s business at K & L Automotive in Derry.
Kathleen is survived by her husband Larry with 49 wonderful years of marriage. In addition, they have four children, Tina Richardson and her husband Robert of Derry, Larry Contarino and his wife Melissa of Litchfield, Derek Contarino and his wife Athena of Danville and Nathan Contarino of Manchester, 10 grandchildren, one brother, Robert Berthold of Derry, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Sunday March 31, 2019 at 2pm at the VFW Post 1617, 18 Railroad Ave., Derry. All are welcome to attend.
In Lieu of Flowers Please consider donating to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 161 N. Clark, Suite 3550, Chicago, IL 60601.