Obituary of Arlene D. Lillie

WESTFIELD - Arlene Donna "Kitty" (Connelly) Lillie, age 66, of Westfield died Thursday, June 17, 2010 at St. Vincent Health Center, Erie, following an extended illness. Kitty was born on May 15, 1944 in Phoenix, AZ, the daughter of the late Duke and Rose Delphina (Musso) Connelly. A lifelong resident of Westfield, "Kitty" as her family and friends knew her, lived her life with a strong sense of moral integrity. Taking care of her family was of the utmost importance to her throughout her life. She balanced her family responsibilities with a strong work ethic that lead to her numerous roles in the restaurant business. She had a great sense of humor, beautiful smile, and her beloved "tell 'em how it is" personality. Kitty had a zest for life and a magnetism that drew her together with whomever she met; and they became friends. Kitty struggled with the debilitating effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis for the past 2 decades, but she never lost her positive outlook on life. Survivors include her husband: Charles G. Lillie, of Portland, NY, whom she married on May 14, 1995, her daughter: Jean Paddock of Tulsa, OK, and two sons: Timothy Perdue of Dothan, AL, and David Fuller of Westfield. Kitty was also the proud grandmother of Jonathan Paddock, Michaela Berringer, and Savannah Perdue; she is also survived by 2 great grandchildren, and her uncle, Joseph Musso of Debary, FL She was preceded in death by her son, Scott Allen Perdue, her granddaughter, Jenna Paddock, her grandmother, Mary Musso, Step-father, Cecil "Cy" Lewis and her uncle, George Allen. Friends may join with Kitty's family for a graveside service on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 12:00 noon in Westfield Cemetery, (Academy St. entrance). Memorials may be made to Westfield Stray Cat Rescue, 61 Academy St., Westfield, NY 14787. Log on to www.masonfuneral.com to send Kitty's family a message of sympathy.