SARATOGA SPRINGS — Katherine M. Arpey passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Wesley Health Care Center. She was 95. She lived in Saratoga Springs for most of her life, then resided in Ballston Spa for 27 years before moving to the Wesley Health Care Center.
Born on December 9, 1920 in W. Pawlet, VT, she was the daughter of Vincenzo and Carmella Cappabianca Di Bernardo. Katherine attended school in W. Pawlet and then Granville High School. She worked at the Mt. McGregor School for the Disabled as a psychiatric attendant for twelve years and then at the Wilton Development Center for five years before her retirement. Katherine was a communicant of the Church of St. Peter in Saratoga Springs and St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Angelo (Charlie) Arpey; three brothers, Ralph, Charles and John Bernard; two sisters Mary Bernard and Bessie Zember and a grandson Michael Arpey.
Katherine is survived by her two sons, Louis (Kim) Arpey of Leesburg, FL and Anthony J. (Bonnie) Arpey of Saratoga Springs; grandchildren, Tony D. Arpey of Saratoga Springs, Jim (Cheryl) Arpey of Burlington, VT, Steve (Lori) Arpey of Amsterdam, Jamie Arpey (Joe Thompson) of Ballston Spa, Jodi (Fred) Dake of So. Glens Falls and Melissa Arpey of Porter Corners. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Katherine’s greatest joy came from her family. She relished each moment with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
At Katherine’s request, there will be no viewing hours. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor.
The family would like to thank the Wesley Health Care Center, especially all those on 4th floor Victoria, for their excellent care and friendship. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katherine’s name to the Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
