Sunday, March 7, 2021
My Wonderful Aunt Catherine, I don't know where to begin,. I have some many wonderful memories that I will treasure forever. The kind words, the heart to heart talks, the laughs, the cries, the advice, support. making me feel special but most
of all the Love. A memory I have treasured for years and always will is back when I was 4 years old. I lived with my Grandmother. Grandfather, Mom, Dad and Aunt Catherine. My Grandmother would tell me Aunt Catherine is home. I would run and hide behind the door and hear her say where is Suzie? I would jump out and say "here" She would pick me up and give me a big hug and kiss. After dinner she would get out her Steno machine (she was a court Stenographer) and ask me if I wanted to help her work. I would sit on her lap and hit the keys on the machine until I got tired. She always had such patience. I have a picture of us at the steno machine that I cherish. I am thinking back to all the times we took walks, went shopping, to the park, played dolls, games or just watched TV. Those memories are priceless. Aunt Catherine was a strong woman, with a beautiful soul and a strong faith. She was a wonderful wife to Uncle Frank and Mother to Nickie, Frankie, Larry and Tina. She had her share of heartache in life especially loosing Tina at such a young age. Her heart was broken, but she managed to handle that with the love and support of her family and her strong faith in God. Several years ago Larry took her on a trip to Las Vegas where I met them. I hadn't seen them in a long time even though we talked often on the phone it was a wonderful to see them. She often told me how much she enjoyed our trip. That is another great memory i will cherish.
In our phone conversations she would tell me how much she enjoyed and looked forward to her visits with Nickie and Diane. Thank you both for giving her that joy. She said she was very lucky to have all the boys in her life.
Larry, we had so many conversations about you. We talked about how much you did for her and Uncle Frank, how good you were to them. You were an incredible son. I thank you the love and support you gave to her and know that she is looking down and smiling.
Aunt Catherine I love you with all my heart and miss you more and more each day.. Uncle Frank has his Cat-Trine, Tina has her Mom and my grandmother and grandfather have their daughter and my Mother has her little sister and God has his newest Angel. "My Aunt Catherine" I can't say goodbye, so I will say I'll see you later. Love. Susan
