Mary Kathleen Pelosi "Kathy"Age 76, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Compassionate Care Hospice.Born in Lancaster, PA, Kathy was the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (Moorehouse) Veit. She worked in advertising at Liedman's Furniture on Route 13 for a number of years, but was an artist at heart. She taught art at the Giuseppe Verdi Lodge and the Pointe at Brandywine Park. Kathy was also a freelance artist for University of Delaware professors' books. She was a member of the Giuseppe Verdi Lodge and editor of the newsletter for 6 years and a public relations member of the Wilmington Friends of Italian Culture. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Eric Veit in 2009.Kathy will be dearly missed by her husband of 41 years, Lorenzo Pelosi and her son, John M. Pelosi of Wilmington. Also surviving is her sister-in-law, Jean Veit of Coatesville, PA and her sons James and Chris Veit; and her brother-in-law, Angelo G. Pelosi of Phoenix, AZ and his sons, Michael and John A. Pelosi.Friends and family are invited to visitation on Tuesday, September 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington. The Giuseppe Verdi Lodge will hold a service at 6:30 PM. Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Giuseppe Verdi Lodge #2457, c/o 2502 Alister Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808. Condolences may be made by visiting MealeyFuneralHomes.com