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January 10, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne on Sunday, January 13 from 2-6 PM.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 14, at 10 AM at Our Lady of Magnificat R.C. Church, 2 Miller Road, Kinnelon, NJ.
Catherine Herrmann died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 10, 2013 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born in the Bronx, NY, the third of four children to Italian immigrants, she lived in Clifton since 1978. For most of her career, Catherine was Vice President of a local marketing firm. For the last 9 years she was employed at Pio Costa Enterprises in Fairfield, NJ.
She was a member and past president of the Passaic Valley Chapter of Soroptimist International for over 25 years. She loved being involved with this organization because they worked to help improve the lives of those in need in local communities.
Cathy was a strong, courageous person. She lovingly raised her two daughters, Laura and Lisa, often working two jobs so they would be assured of straight teeth, a college education and a future. Being a single parent, a special bond was created between them, and they were the best of friends tackling life’s obstacles together.
Cathy loved life! True to her Italian roots, she loved to cook, especially recipes passed down from her mother. A family favorite was chicken and sausage with peas and potatoes. She loved entertaining at home, which was always filled with lots to eat, drink and plenty of love. Her favorite holiday was Christmas Eve, and her door was open to everyone friends and family alike.
One of Cathy’s greatest loves was dancing! On many Friday and Saturday nights, she would say to her girls, “I’m gonna go shake my ass” and she’d be off to Bogeys in Clifton or PJ Rufos in Woodland Park, enjoying a dance or just listening to the music of some of her favorite local bands. She also derived great joy from going to Manhattan to visit a museum or catch some dinner and a play with friends or family.
While she loved all these great activities life had to offer, she most of all loved her dear family and friends, and to her, friends were family! Cathy loved feeling young when folks thought she and her two daughters were sisters. But she also derived great joy from being a doting, spoiling grandmother to her five grandchildren. Whether shopping for them or taking them out for dinner or having them over for weekend sleepovers complete with chicken cutlets and mac and cheese for dinner followed by eggs on Saturday morning, her grandchildren will have special memories.
Whether they were family, friends or a person she met that day, she will be remembered for her friendly smile and the most generous spirit that helped her put the needs of other people before her own. She blessed many lives!
Cathy is survived by her two adoring daughters: Laura Conroy and husband Richard of Kinnelon, and Lisa Herrmann-Srednicki and husband David of Franklin Lakes; five loving grandchildren: Ashley, Amber, Ariana, Garrett, and Elle; her two dear brothers: Salvatore Mediterraneo and wife Carol of Ormond Beach, FL and Ralph Mediterraneo and wife Carmela of Clifton; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Dominic Mediterraneo.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Catherine’s name are asked to consider a donation to Eva’s Village, 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne on Sunday, January 13 from 2-6 PM.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 14, at 10 AM at Our Lady of Magnificat R.C. Church, 2 Miller Road, Kinnelon, NJ.
January 10, 2013
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne on Sunday, January 13 from 2-6 PM.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 14, at 10 AM at Our Lady of Magnificat R.C. Church, 2 Miller Road, Kinnelon, NJ.
Catherine Herrmann died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 10, 2013 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born in the Bronx, NY, the third of four children to Italian immigrants, she lived in Clifton since 1978. For most of her career, Catherine was Vice President of a local marketing firm. For the last 9 years she was employed at Pio Costa Enterprises in Fairfield, NJ.
She was a member and past president of the Passaic Valley Chapter of Soroptimist International for over 25 years. She loved being involved with this organization because they worked to help improve the lives of those in need in local communities.
Cathy was a strong, courageous person. She lovingly raised her two daughters, Laura and Lisa, often working two jobs so they would be assured of straight teeth, a college education and a future. Being a single parent, a special bond was created between them, and they were the best of friends tackling life’s obstacles together.
Cathy loved life! True to her Italian roots, she loved to cook, especially recipes passed down from her mother. A family favorite was chicken and sausage with peas and potatoes. She loved entertaining at home, which was always filled with lots to eat, drink and plenty of love. Her favorite holiday was Christmas Eve, and her door was open to everyone friends and family alike.
One of Cathy’s greatest loves was dancing! On many Friday and Saturday nights, she would say to her girls, “I’m gonna go shake my ass” and she’d be off to Bogeys in Clifton or PJ Rufos in Woodland Park, enjoying a dance or just listening to the music of some of her favorite local bands. She also derived great joy from going to Manhattan to visit a museum or catch some dinner and a play with friends or family.
While she loved all these great activities life had to offer, she most of all loved her dear family and friends, and to her, friends were family! Cathy loved feeling young when folks thought she and her two daughters were sisters. But she also derived great joy from being a doting, spoiling grandmother to her five grandchildren. Whether shopping for them or taking them out for dinner or having them over for weekend sleepovers complete with chicken cutlets and mac and cheese for dinner followed by eggs on Saturday morning, her grandchildren will have special memories.
Whether they were family, friends or a person she met that day, she will be remembered for her friendly smile and the most generous spirit that helped her put the needs of other people before her own. She blessed many lives!
Cathy is survived by her two adoring daughters: Laura Conroy and husband Richard of Kinnelon, and Lisa Herrmann-Srednicki and husband David of Franklin Lakes; five loving grandchildren: Ashley, Amber, Ariana, Garrett, and Elle; her two dear brothers: Salvatore Mediterraneo and wife Carol of Ormond Beach, FL and Ralph Mediterraneo and wife Carmela of Clifton; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Dominic Mediterraneo.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Catherine’s name are asked to consider a donation to Eva’s Village, 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501.
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