Kathleen LaGrego of Southold died Oct. 12, 2018 at her home. She was 85 years old.
She was born in Brooklyn Dec. 9, 1932 to Philip and Mae Mastrogiovanni.
She married John LaGrego on June 19, 1955. She worked as a medical assistant and office manager for Dr. Herbert Arm for many years. She was known to family and friends as a loving, caring person with a quick wit and a heart of gold, her family said in a statement.
She is survived by her children, Patricia (Tom Troy) DiGregorio of Southold, Chris (Wendy) LaGrego of East Northport and three grandchildren, Ryan DiGregorio and Sam and Ben LaGrego.
The family will receive visitors Oct. 16 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home in Cutchogue. A funeral service is scheduled for Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick R.C. Church in Southold. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to East End Hospice and the Long Island Alzheimer’s Association.