Mary Katherine “Kathy” Italiano Fanetti

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Italiano Fanetti passed away peacefully June 6, 2024, at the age of 82, in South Ogden, Utah. She was born to Kate and Frank Italiano on June 11, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Kathy grew up in St. Louis, where she worked in her parent’s donut shop. She graduated Southwest High School in 1959 and married Roger Fanetti June 18, 1967. She worked at Anita’s Shop with her daughter Kandy and operated the Mt. Ogden Golf Course Concessions for three years.

Kathy was an athlete from a young age, playing ball with her brother Vince and the neighborhood boys. She was an avid golfer and tennis player throughout her life. She cherished the friendship of her Runaway Girls, weekly Hand & Foot Card Games with friends, and Family game nights. Her Christmas Eves were legendary, with food, games and music.

Kathy had great memories of trips to Italy, Mexico, Hawaii, Boston, New York and many other adventures. Her favorite times were playing slots and bingo with her brother, niece Debbie, daughters and friends in Wendover, Las Vegas (where she would bring her lucky quarters) and Mesquite. Kathy and Roger spent winters with good friends at their second home in Mesquite.

Kathy’s is survived by her husband, Roger, and daughters, Kandy (Teryl) Hammer and Diane (Clint) Wood. She was the proud grandmother of Scott (Alexis), Matt (Sheena), Braxton (Shaylee), Shylee (Tahj), and great-grandmother to Spencer, Allison, Kendri, Dray, Jagger, Skylee, Cohen, Roxie, Maverick, Blakely, and Jerzee. She now joins her beloved parents, brother Vince and son-in-law Clint, who preceded her in death.

Special thank you to Dr. Mohr and staff, Dr. Almony and staff, Dr. Jordan and the ICU team at Ogden Regional, Chaplain Jackie Ostler and Father Joubran for the care, love and compassion shown to her and her family.

A private family viewing and interment was held at Leavitt’s Mortuary.

Friends and Family are invited to A Celebration of Life, June 25 from 6pm – 9pm at the Copper Nickel, 2450 Grant Ave, Ogden.