Casmira “Kate” Alba
Casmira “Kate” Alba (née Flynn), formerly of the Swampoodle section of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Thomas and Martha Flynn. Kate was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Alba Sr. She was a devoted mother to Richard (the late Veronica), Nicholas (Kim), Nicole (Jim), and Karen (Joanne), and was preceded in death by her cherished daughter, Franny. She was a proud and loving “Nan” to Mason, Jimmy, Kelly, Kearstyn, and Dominic, and a treasured “Gigi” to Aubree, Ryan, Grey, Kennedie, and Kevin “KJ.” The youngest of 13 siblings, she is survived by her brother, Maurice “Knobby” Flynn, as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Kate worked for years at Rite Aid and Spain’s Card Store. She was deeply involved in her community, serving as a Democratic Committee Woman and as the president of the Heitzman Town Watch, a role she cherished. She was a dedicated neighbor and friend. Above all, Kate’s greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she adored.
All are invited to Kate’s visitation and funeral on Saturday, March 29th, at Christ the King Church (3252 Chesterfield Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19114) from 9:00 am- 10:30 am. There will be a funeral mass at 10:30 am in the church. Please omit flowers and consider donating to the Wounded Warrior Project.
My Philly Mom, you will be truly missed. Our family conversations will always put a smile on my family. You will be greeted in heaven by family, friends and still be watching over Karen, Nicole & sons here on earth. Thank you for the memories, love you Philly Mom.
Karen, so sorry on your mother's passing. I was just sitting here thinking I havn't seen her for a while. I searched her on fb. She was a wonderful woman, full of conversation and wit. I will miss her.
I had the honor of meeting Miss Kate through her daughter Karen while Karen and I worked together at the Hampton Police Division. Miss Kate "adopted" all of us as her kids too. I know where Katen got her sense of humor from now that I got to know Miss Kate. I will miss my Facebook buddy. {{{{HUGS}}} to the family and all who had the pleasure of knowing you Miss Kate. Karen and family, I am sorry I haven't reached out before now but I just learned of your mom's passing.
I was sorry to hear of Kate's passing. We always had good laughs and swapped good stories. I'll miss running into her every few years. Rest in peace Kate.
Many may not know me, but I’m Kate’s brother John’s youngest daughter. For whatever reason I didn’t know any of the Flynn’s til I was a teenager. 2 years ago I rec’d a fb message from Kate asking me to call her and sent her #. I called her, and she told me she wanted to apologize for not being there while I was growing up. I assured her I had no ill will about it. We spoke for quite sometime. Fly high aunt Kate…
Always so nice to me, like family. I will miss you 😘 on Facebook Love Amber
My condolences to the family she always treated everyone with kindness and respect, as her coworker she always encouraged me to work. I will always remember her very strong devoted to work, happy greeting people, I could say a lot things , Rest in Peace Kate 🙏🏻
My condolences to the Alba family on Kate's passing. She was gracious and a beautiful person inside and out. I will miss you dearly, Kate. RIP.
Rip Aunt Kate
Aunt Kate you will be missed and I cherish the memories.
So sorry to hear about her passing. Even though I haven’t seen her in over 2 years I will miss her forever and how much she loved my kitties. God bless her and heaven received a new angel.
Rich and Alba Family sorry to hear of your mothers passing, may she rest in peace
Kate-
Where to begin- I have so many memories of you- working with you, just being at your house all the time, our many sleep overs! You truly were one of a kind! I never got to say I’m Sorry for all the shenanigans Nicole and I got into, or to thank you for always caring about me and my family! You were there for some really big things and for that I’ll love you forever. You had the biggest, bluest, most caring eyes, were tough as nails and just funny! Hope you’re having as many Rum and Cokes as you want and are organizing heaven with all your family and friends!
I member when my husband.asked her dirty movie because she would always say to him .so he asked fro them she use a projector. Well need less to say they were movies. Of the family at the.shore .it was.great Aunt.Kate you will be missed love you give every a hug.
Rest in Peace Mrs Alba such a great lady.
Kate you were a bright light. You took no shit & scared me once lol. Your greatest joy was your family. You will be missed for sure. Tell Frannie I said hello ❤️. My condolences to all of her family who she loved the most.
Santina
My condolences and Prayers to the Family ,
Kate was our neighbor and I remember how I used to here a very loud whistle couple times a day and wondered what it was till one day I saw Mrs Kate put her fingers to her mouth then I heard the whistle sound Then asked my Mom I want to learn to do that I Tried for weeks couldn’t get the sound to work then mom took me to See Mrs Kate she showed me one time and I practiced every day finally I got it and Now I whistle for my own kids and grandkids Mrs Kate you will always be with me ❤️
Me and my family called Kate Momma Kate. When she asked about my children, she’d say, “How are my kids?”
Kate Alba treated everyone like they mattered. From coworkers and customers Kate always wanted to help make someone smile and forget about all of the problems. Going the extra mile and just being a great sweet loving person.
She really meant a lot to everyone at Rite Aid.
I will cherish all my memories of her and will hold them close to my heart.
I love you momma Kate and you will be missed so very much.
Kate was a wonderful person always welcomed me and Randy with open arm. Always a smile on her beautiful face. Rest in peace Kate
Kate was a wonderful person always welcomed me and Randy with open arm. Always a smile on her beautiful face. Rest in peace Kate
Aunt Kate there are so many good memories I am gonna miss u love you
We’ll miss our times we shared in a pharmacy you’re a dear and loving friend will miss you dearly love you Miss Kate rest in peace
Kay. What a lady. From all my trips to Spain’s and all the years in SJA. And the neighbor. She was always ready willing and able to help. RIP
Kate was a wonderful person and friend! I loved hearing her funny stories and sayings! Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
I was just a customer at Rite Aid however she always said hello by name even though she called me Bernice instead or Barb. I always answered her with a warm greeting. After years of seeing her I shared stories as did she. Unfortunately I moved and never got to say goodbye. RIP my friend.
Mom I’m so grateful to have known you for almost 7 years with 1 of them being your daughter-in-law. You welcomed me from the day we met and were very precious to me. Your visits to the house were special and boy we had a lot of laughs and good conversation. Thank you for the memories Mom. I will truly miss you but I’m glad you are no longer in pain and you’ve been reunited with your family and friends that had gone before you and you spoke of often. My sweet Mother-in-law may you rest in Paradise and send lots of signs that you are at peace. I love you Momma with all of my broken heart. Always, Kim
Rich and Alba Family sorry to hear of your mothers passing, may she rest in peace
So sorry to hear about her passing. Even though I haven’t seen her in over 2 years I will miss her forever and how much she loved my kitties. God bless her and heaven received a new angel.
Aunt Kate you will be missed and I cherish the memories.
Rip Aunt Kate
My condolences to the Alba family on Kate’s passing. She was gracious and a beautiful person inside and out. I will miss you dearly, Kate. RIP.
My condolences to the family
she always treated everyone with kindness and respect, as her coworker she always encouraged me to work. I will always remember her very strong devoted to work, happy greeting people, I could say a lot things ,
Rest in Peace Kate 🙏🏻
Always so nice to me, like family.
I will miss you 😘 on Facebook
Love Amber
Many may not know me, but I’m Kate’s brother John’s youngest daughter. For whatever reason I didn’t know any of the Flynn’s til I was a teenager. 2 years ago I rec’d a fb message from Kate asking me to call her and sent her #. I called her, and she told me she wanted to apologize for not being there while I was growing up. I assured her I had no ill will about it. We spoke for quite sometime. Fly high aunt Kate…
I was sorry to hear of Kate’s passing. We always had good laughs and swapped good stories. I’ll miss running into her every few years. Rest in peace Kate.
I had the honor of meeting Miss Kate through her daughter Karen while Karen and I worked together at the Hampton Police Division. Miss Kate “adopted” all of us as her kids too. I know where Katen got her sense of humor from now that I got to know Miss Kate. I will miss my Facebook buddy. {{{{HUGS}}} to the family and all who had the pleasure of knowing you Miss Kate. Karen and family, I am sorry I haven’t reached out before now but I just learned of your mom’s passing.
Karen, so sorry on your mother’s passing. I was just sitting here thinking I havn’t seen her for a while. I searched her on fb. She was a wonderful woman, full of conversation and wit. I will miss her.
My Philly Mom, you will be truly missed. Our family conversations will always put a smile on my family. You will be greeted in heaven by family, friends and still be watching over Karen, Nicole & sons here on earth.
Thank you for the memories, love you Philly Mom.