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Congratulations, Kaitlin & Joseph!

Mr. and Mrs. Ian Thomas Byrne of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kaitlin Victoria Elizabeth Byrne, to Joseph Anthony Privitera II, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Anthony Privitera of Leawood. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Mrs. Donald Joseph Quinn of Kansas City and the late Mr. Quinn and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Francis Byrne. Kaitlin is a graduate of Bishop Miege High School. She earned a bachelor of psychology and studio arts degree from the University of Missouri. Kaitlin is careering with the corporate offices of AMC Theatres. 

Her groom-elect is the grandson of Mrs. Jack Kortmeyer of Leawood and the late Mr. Kortmeyer and Mr. and Mrs. Carl John Privitera of Our Town. Joey is a graduate of Rockhurst High School. He earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in communication design from Parsons the New School for Design. Joey is employed with the Kansas City Area Development Council. Theirs will be an April 25th wedding at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Catholic Church.

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Also featured in the March 21, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Chris Mullins

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