Catherine V. Kellerman

Colonie - Catherine (Kay) V. Kellerman, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her daughters' home after a brief illness. She was born in Albany, NY and was the daughter of the late William Sr. and Katherine (Milrick) Rosenberger.

Kay was the devoted wife to her husband, Norman L. Kellerman, Sr. until his passing in 2009. She dedicated her life to her children, Kathleen (Richard) Judeikis, Schenectady, Robin (Peter) Barnick, Colonie, Norman (Valerie) Kellerman, Jr., Sierra Vista, AZ and David (Patti) Kellerman, Schenectady, her kitty Cher-a-Bella and all her grand fur babies. Kay is survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and one on the way plus several nieces and nephews.

She was the sister of Deloris Fitzgerald and Marylou Gattuso (Vince) and sister of the late William & Joseph Rosenberger.
Kay retired from the Guilderland School District Transportation Dept. as a Bus Driver and became the Dispatcher until she retired in 1994. For many years, Kay also worked for the Tawasentha Park Summer Program as a bus driver, and became the coordinator organizing the program until she retired at the age of 80.

In 1979, Kay was one of the first women to become a firefighter and a life member of the North Bethlehem Fire Dept. and Ladies Auxiliary and held many different offices.

Kay was a huge fan of the NY Mets Baseball Team and enjoyed elephant collecting, bowling, camping, fishing and shopping.

In keeping with Kay's wishes, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at www.lovetotherescue.org