Kathy Faye Coscarelli Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kathy F. Coscarelli of Grand Ledge a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend passed away October 4, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Kathy was born January 22, 1952 in Wacousta to Neil and Esther (Purtee) Pingel. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1970. Music was a big part of Kathy’s life. She started teaching piano lessons on her thirteenth birthday and continued giving lessons all of her life. Kathy also played the organ and directed choir at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, preparing meals for her family and her many pets. Kathy was an alternative education teacher in the Portland Public School and after receiving her Master’s Degree she operated her own Licensed Professional Counseling practice where she especially enjoyed family and children’s music therapy. She is survived by husband, Donald; children, Connie (Tom) Haviland, Steve (Becky) Hoeve, Mary (Jason Milligan) Coscarelli and Neil (Carie) Coscarelli; grandchildren, Steven, Jacob, Alex, Caden and Estella; parents, Neil and Esther Pingel and brother, Steve Pingel. A memorial gathering will be held Friday, October 10, 2014 from 2-5:00pm at the Holihan-Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be given to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com

Kathy Faye Coscarelli

January 22, 1952 - October 4, 2014