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Catherine Garelik Obituary

GARELIK--Catherine C. on October 21, 2007, 87 years. Passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her husband, son and dear friend Pat. Wife of Sanford of 57 years. Mother of Neal (Brigid), grandmother of Sarah and Nathaniel. Sister of Sr. Joan Clark, Gloria and the late Edward. She defined her life by her unique ability to help others, first as a RN and Director of Nursing at the Hospital of Joint Disease; Executive Director of Goodwill Industries and Director of the Easter Seal Program. Funeral Mass, Visitation Church Wednesday at 10:30am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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Published by New York Times from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2007.

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Robert ADAMS

October 24, 2007

neal and sandy and family my sympathy go out to all may she rest in peace

MaryBeth Neithardt-Barca

October 23, 2007

Sanford, Neil & Family,

My deepest sympathy, may you always cherish her memory.

MaryBeth Neithardt Barca & Family

ANN WARD

October 23, 2007

Dear Sanford and Neal;
Our deepest sympathy to you both. You will be in our thoughts and prayers...asking for the strength you will need to get through these sad times.
Love,
Ann and family

Alice Rubin

October 23, 2007

Dear Sandy:
Lowell and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife. May her memories be a blessings.

Alice Fisher Rubin and Lowell M. Rubin

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