Kathryn Mary Melchiorre's Obituary
Kathryn Mary Melchiorre, a lifelong resident of Maple Shade, passed away suddenly on October 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Regina (née Endres) Melchiorre.
Kathryn was the cherished sister of Joseph and Regina Melchiorre. She enjoyed spending time with her large extended family and found great joy in her visits to Ocean City, NJ — one of her favorite places. Kathryn built a meaningful career, working for 20 years at Sears and another 20 years with New Jersey Division of Taxation.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 236 E. Main Street, Maple Shade. A funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM, with interment at Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathryn’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
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