Leo Kaytes Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leo Kaytes (Florida, New York), who passed away on January 10, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leo Kaytes to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Elias Kattas and Adla Kattas; his wife Gladys; his children, Adele Van Haste (William) of Vernon, NJ, Eileen Padham (Michael) of Warwick, Debbie Thiessen of Warwick, Sharon Vandenbos (Mark) of Warwick and Leo R. Kaytes (Karen) of Warwick; his grandchildren, Heather Ruxton (Steven), Kenneth Van Haste, Brittany Pfaffenberger (Frank), Jennifer Padham, Melissa Padham-Maass (Paul), Michael Padham (Ivy), Jeffrey Padham (Kimberly), Jason Thiessen (Alexandra), Stephen Thiessen (Alena), Christopher Thiessen (Christine), Stephanie Thiessen, Daniel Vandenbos, Joseph Vandenbos, Nicholas Vandenbos (Nicole), Kristen Kaytes and Matthew Kaytes; and his sister Alice Mamary of Little Falls, NJ. He was also cherished by 15 great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Leo's memory to: • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 http://www.stjude.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home

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January 13, 2025

Roger Gavan wrote a sympathy message

“Leo and I were good friends for over 30 years. If it wasn't for my current disability I would be at his final services but be assured I will be there in spirit. And I know that he is in good hands with Father George and in Heaven with Gladys. Farewell my friend. Roger Gavan”