Kathleen Susan Gatto (Carlson), of The Villages, FL, passed away on Thursday July 13, 2017 at the age of 68. Her death was sudden and unexpected.

Kathleen was born to parents, Russell and Adeline Carlson on Feb 6, 1949 in Jamestown, NY. She grew up as the youngest of four children and attended Jamestown High School. In her 40's she attended college in Maryland and became a Physical Therapy Assistant. She worked at her profession for 14 years.  She married her high school sweetheart, Frank Gatto in 1969 and they celebrated their 48th anniversary in July of this year.

Kathleen is survived by her husband Frank, her daughters, Jennifer Englund and Kelly Inman, her granddaughters Adelyne and Francesca Inman, her sisters Marlene Larson, Gayle Sauner and brother Douglas Carlson. She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Adeline.

A Celebration of Kathleen's Life will be held at The Seabreeze Recreational Center on Saturday July 29, 2017 from 2:00- 4:30 pm. A cremation will be performed and Kathleen will eventually be interred at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.

The family appreciates your condolences. No flowers please. Donations to the charity of your choosing.