Mary Philomena Catalano, 89 of Masonic Home passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
Mary was a native of New Jersey, she moved to Kentucky to be closer to family, but always remained a true Jersey Girl at heart. She was a Roman Catholic, she attended services at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in New Jersey. She retired from The Gran Centurions, where she served as a bookkeeper for several years. A grand mathematician, she could organize and compute any problem, she was great with numbers. Mary was the quintessential Italian mother, she was an amazing cook, and an excellent host, she even catered to family friends, nobody left her home with an empty stomach or without a smile upon their face. Mary was an avid knitter, she belonged to the knitting club the “Happy Hookers”, which donated handmade items to those in need. She enjoyed playing Mahjong, socializing with her friends, and of course matching 4 sets and a pair. Mary was a loving wife and devoted mother; she loved spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was a true matriarch, her love, support and guidance will never be forgotten.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Philomena Pacchia.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of more than 66 years, Victor Catalano; her children Carol (Vincent) Pelosi of Milford, NJ and Joseph (Rebecca) Catalano of Louisville; her brother Anthony Pacchia of Bayville, NJ; grandchildren Vincent (Anne Marie) Pelosi and Victoria (James) DeChristopher; great-grandchildren Cameron Pelosi and Logan Pelosi; along with a great-grandchild Dominic DeChristopher, soon to make his debut; additional family members and numerous friends.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Genevieve’s Church with burial to follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia, NJ.
Visitation will take place 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Petruccelli Funeral Home in Ellizabeth, NJ
Online condolences to the family may be made at maramanbillings.com
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Mary was a native of New Jersey, she moved to Kentucky to be closer to family, but always remained a true Jersey Girl at heart. She was a Roman Catholic, she attended services at St. Barnabas Catholic Church in New Jersey. She retired from The Gran Centurions, where she served as a bookkeeper for several years. A grand mathematician, she could organize and compute any problem, she was great with numbers. Mary was the quintessential Italian mother, she was an amazing cook, and an excellent host, she even catered to family friends, nobody left her home with an empty stomach or without a smile upon their face. Mary was an avid knitter, she belonged to the knitting club the “Happy Hookers”, which donated handmade items to those in need. She enjoyed playing Mahjong, socializing with her friends, and of course matching 4 sets and a pair. Mary was a loving wife and devoted mother; she loved spending quality time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary was a true matriarch, her love, support and guidance will never be forgotten.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Philomena Pacchia.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of more than 66 years, Victor Catalano; her children Carol (Vincent) Pelosi of Milford, NJ and Joseph (Rebecca) Catalano of Louisville; her brother Anthony Pacchia of Bayville, NJ; grandchildren Vincent (Anne Marie) Pelosi and Victoria (James) DeChristopher; great-grandchildren Cameron Pelosi and Logan Pelosi; along with a great-grandchild Dominic DeChristopher, soon to make his debut; additional family members and numerous friends.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at St. Genevieve’s Church with burial to follow at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia, NJ.
Visitation will take place 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Petruccelli Funeral Home in Ellizabeth, NJ
Online condolences to the family may be made at maramanbillings.com
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