Kimberly Allison (White) Leogrande, 53, of North Utica passed into the arms of her loving God on August 4th. She is somewhere over the rainbow and reunited with her beloved son Emmett and her husband John. She passed, knowing the love of her caring family and friends.

 Kimberly was born December 1, 1971 to Robert and Helen White, in New Hartford, NY. She received both her bachelor's and master's degree at SUNY Institute of Technology. Kimberly married John Leogrande on October 5, 2001.

 Kimberly grew up as a member of St. Francis DeSales parish in Utica and attended UFA. She spent over 20 years working at MetLife as a Disability Case Worker.

 She found joy in everything related to "The Wizard of Oz" and she was a proud volunteer at The Utica Zoo. She loved camping and had a deep passion for music, always ensuring there was music playing in her home.

  She had an infectious smile, incredible story teller and a great sense of humor. The family gatherings at her house will be greatly missed. She was very hospitable and made sure everyone had everything they needed.

  She is survived by her adoring son, John; father, Robert; brothers Brian of Utica; Eric (Stephanie) of Whitesboro; sister Bridget (Anthony) Mazzola of Utica; her devoted loving cat Mason and lifelong friend Renee Arcuri. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, John; her mother, Helen; her infant son Emmett and both sets of grandparents, Floyd and Ellen White and Bernard and Helen McKenney.

  Calling hours for family and friends is Friday, August 15, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Heintz Funeral Home, 408 Herkimer Road, N. Utica. Kimberly’s funeral Mass of Christian burial will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes campus, 2222 Genesee Street, Utica. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery in Utica.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Utica Zoo, 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica, NY 13501 or at www.uticazoo.org. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.