In Loving Memory of

Kelly Cortesi

Our Irish Dancing Angel

1992-2008

Touch A Child Foundation

Kelly's family was able to donate her organs,

and they have received word that at least 4 recipients have received transplants so far.

Sometimes it is hard to cope with the loss of life at such a young age,

but just maybe we can find comfort in knowing that Kelly's life did have a purpose here on earth,

if not for the joy she brought to us,

then for the life saving gift she was able to give to those other 4 people.

-Kelly Oster School of Irish Dance

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Thank You

The support from the local community and the Irish Dance community has been over whelming. 

Its nice to see people coming together, at a time like this,

to donate and volunteer inmemory of a wonderful person. 

Kelly would have been so pround and touched by all that you have contributed.

All of Kelly's Family,

and the Kelly-Oster School of Irish Dance,

thank you for your continued support.

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A Celbration of her life, A tribute to her spirit

Front Row, far Left

Pink Pants on the Right

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Messages for Kelly & the Cortesi Family

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Kelly was a wonderful dancer, student & person.

She was such a joy to have in class. 

It has been our honor to know her, to teacher her,

and to call her a member of the Kelly-Oster School. 

She will be missed more than words can say.

Our Prayers and thoughts are with Mary, Alan, Kyle and the rest of Kelly's family.

All Our Love,

Kerry, Karyn, & the Kelly-Oster Family

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She is in our prayers.

The Corcione Family

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We are all praying  for her.

The Homolas 

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My prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying time.

May your families strength and solace help you through this;

Along with the faith that your daughter will be in a place

free of pain and filled with love in which you will meet her again.

The Sperrings

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my sincerest condolences to Kelly’s family and friends,

including you and Kerry who have obviously known her for along time.

We’ll be praying for strength for her family in this devastating time.

Lisa Olney

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No one should have to indure this type of pain. 

It is very sad and our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Kelly and her family.

Though time will never heal your pain,

may the sweet memories you have had with her make it a little less painful.

Our prayers are with you all.

The Nikisher Family

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I don't even know Kelly, but my heart is breaking for her family.

I will keep them in my prayers and pray that God gives them the strength

that they need to get them through this most difficult time in their lives. 

Sincerely,  Erin Weidner

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To hear about a classmate that is injured from the Kelly Oster School is heartbreaking...  Please foward our thoughts and prayers for Kelly and her family.    Having to go through a similar scenario, have faith and provide her strengh with words of love and knowing everyone is there for her... God Bless!  Taylor Borgelt and Family

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The Cortesi family is in our thoughts and prayers.

May God give you the all the strength you need to get through this devastating time. 

Know that memories of Kelly will forever dance in all the hearts she touched.  

God bless you all.

The Connor Family

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Kelly and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.  As a mother my heart is breaking for her mother, Mary, and I pray for her to have the strenght to get through this terrible time and remember the happy memories she shared with her daughter.  "May the smile of God light your glory".  --Irish prayer

Sheila Kelly-Cronk

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Our prayers and thoughts go out to this family, I am sure we have an angel now watching over us!
Sheryl Scott

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Put Valley girl in Critical Condition  7/21/08

Intense vigil kept at her side.     7/22/08

Girl who fell at Bear Mountain Dies   7/23/08

RNN News Broadcast  7/24/08

Cousin Matt's Blog  7/28/08

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