Kathleen C. Pavese Moore Drews
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- Aug 15
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Updated: Aug 25
June 1, 1940 - August 15, 2025
Kathleen C. Pavese Moore Drews, 85, of Yardville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Perth Amboy, she made the Trenton area her home since 1966, where she built a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished memories. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgian Court College and went on to proudly obtain her master’s degree in special education from Trenton State College. Her passion for educating young minds led her to a fulfilling career at Langtree Elementary School, where she lovingly served for more than 30 years, positively impacting countless students.
She found great joy in traveling and dancing, and loved to spend time in the kitchen baking treats for her loved ones. Above all, she treasured the moments spent with her family and friends, always offering a kind word, warm smile, and open heart.Predeceased by her parents, Edward and Catherine (Nelson) Pavese; her beloved husbands, Gerald Moore and Will Drews; and her siblings, Marie Elisko and John Pavese, she is survived by her loving children, Kathleen Moore and Karen (Paul) Schiariti; her step-children, Elizabeth Jane Drews, James (Kim) Drews, Patricia (Larry) Parker, Sandra (George) Carmichael, and Michael (Judi) Drews; her adored grandchildren, Michael and Christopher Hearn, Joshua, Kathryn, Daniel, and Gregory Schiariti; nine step-grandchildren and their children; as well as many devoted nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 555 Yardville-Allentown Road, Yardville.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Yardville Memorial Homes, 30 Yardville-Allentown Road, Yardville.
Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, 1200 Cedar Lane, Hamilton Township, NJ 08610
The family would like to offer a special thanks to the entire staff of Caring Senior Service, especially Chinyere, Esther, Janice, Juliana, Kettelie, Lumene, and Mary, for their compassionate care and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800 Miami, FL 33131 https://www.parkinson.org, or to St. Vincent de Paul Church, 555 Yardville-Allentown Road, Yardville, NJ 08620, or to Visitation Home, PO Box 11242, Hamilton, NJ 08620 or online at https://visitationhome.org/donations
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Nenita & John Covey
We are so incredibly sad to hear about the passing of Kathy. I will always remember her as my good neighbor. She is a sweet, caring and kind person. She was such a wonderful person and a true light in our neighborhood, and will be deeply missed.
Thank you for a lifetime of love and wonderful memories. Rest in Peace Kathy.
Aunt Kathy was the epitome of a sweet, caring, and kind person. I was lucky enough to be able to visit over many summers with my older sister. We had so much fun with her and Uncle Jerry and Kathie and Karen. She was calm and patient and always seemed to be smiling. I have such fond childhood memories of her, and those simpler times. This is how I will remember her. My love to her daughters and grandchildren and Will’s family as well.
May she now be at peace and enjoy her heavenly reward🙏🏼
I was pretty young when Kathy came into my life. She was exactly what pop pop needed in the late part of his life. For that alone I cannot properly express my gratitude to Kathy but she was a loving grandmother to step-grandkids, even though she had no blood relation to us. I'm honored to call her my grandmother as she brought much joy to everyone around her. Rest in Peace.