Kathleen A. Falanga

Kathleen A. "Kathy" Falanga, 64, of Westborough, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 19, 2025, following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of James M. "Jim" Falanga.

Born in Boston, Kathy was a daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (McCafferty) Kelley. She was raised and educated in Boston, graduating from St. Claire Catholic High School before earning her bachelor's degree in sociology from Framingham State University.

Kathy dedicated her career to helping others as a social worker.

A devoted communicant of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Kathy had a deep love for animals and volunteered for many years at the Baypath Humane Society. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Ireland, being a favorite destination. Above all, she treasured the time she spent with her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Kelley Falanga and her boyfriend Ryan Zichella of Boston, and Emily Fedele and her husband Nick of Plymouth; her siblings, Colleen Kelley of Westwood, Maureen Wilfinger of Attleboro, and her sister-in-law Patricia O'Rourke Kelley of Canton. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her brother Joseph Kelley.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 24, from 5 to 8 P.M. in the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main Street, Westborough.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, June 25, in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main Street, Westborough.

Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kingston, MA, will take place privately with her family on Thursday, June 26.

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