Kathleen M. Henzler

Kathleen Marie Lacoste Henzler (Kathy) of Fishkill, NY passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 64 in Indian Lake, NY.

Born on October 30, 1961 in Poughkeepsie, NY, she was the daughter of Roger and Mary Lacoste. Kathleen married the love of her life, David Henzler, on January 28, 2011, in Cold Spring, New York. Through her first marriage to Paul Varco, she was blessed with two children, Angela and Brandon.

After graduating from John Jay High School with the class of 1979 and earning her certificate in Project Management from George Washington University, she dedicated 40 plus years to IBM. Her dedicated work ethic propelled her from intern to project manager. Her career took her around the world both digitally and physically, earning her numerous accolades. She was also a member of the prestigious Project Management Institute.

Kathleen had a vivacious and playful nature. She lived life with a song in her heart that frequently found its way out into the room. She possessed a deep appreciation tor the simple things coupled with an attention to detail and a relentless pursuit of excellence that permeated every corner of her life.

She enjoyed watching both films and television, but her truest joys were found with family and friends. She loved traveling all over the country especially cherished trips with her husband to The Outer Banks, where she loved collecting shells, watching the sunrises and sunsets, taking in the brilliant beauty of the Adirondacks in the fall, and tackling outdoor projects side-by-side with her husband.

As ardent and sacrificing as Kathleen was toward her career and her passions, she worked equally hard to pour her love into everyone around her. She was a beacon of morality, treating every person she met with compassion, fairness, and dignity. That immense heart extended beyond people; she volunteered tirelessly with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, fostering dogs in need of care. Kathleen had a rare gift for making everyone feel important and cared for. With her warm smile, genuine kindness, and sincere interest in others, she made people feel truly seen and loved. She remembered the small details and knew how to make a person feel special. If you were fortunate enough to hear Kathleen tell you she loved you, you knew she meant it down to her core. That love was one of the greatest gifts she has left behind.

Kathleen is survived by her beloved husband, David Henzler; her daughter, Angela Sauer, and her husband, Donald; her cherished grandson, Jason Sauer; her son, Brandon Varco; her father, Roger Lacoste; and her siblings, Elizabeth Franco, Michelle Paulucci, and Paul Lacoste. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Lacoste.

Visitation will be held from 11:30 am -1:00 pm, Saturday November 21,2026 at Trinity Church, Rte 52, Fishkill,NY. A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Kathleen Marie Henzler will be held at 1:00 pm . A reception in the parish house will immediately follow the service

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathleen's memory may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind at https://www.guidingeyes.org/ or the Alzheimer's Association at https://donorservices.alz.org/, causes that held special meaning in her life.