Kathleen Houghton of Wayne, NJ, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at home. She was 81.

The daughter of the late James J. Bracey Sr. and Alice Helhoski Bracey, she was born on May 9, 1943 in Clifton, NJ.

She is survived by her son, Nicholas Quinn Jr. and his wife, Dawn King; sister-in-law, Patricia Bracey; along with several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Victor Houghton and a brother, James J. “Sonny” Bracey Jr.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16th from 2-4PM with a funeral prayer service 4PM at T.S. Purta Funeral Home, 22 Glenmere Avenue, Florida, NY 10921.

Burial will be held at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery, Florida, NY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local humane society.