Catherine Zumpano

March 16, 1912 - July 9, 2008

Port Jervis, NY

Catherine Zumpano "Kate", 96, of Port Jervis, NY, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008.

She was born in Frostburg, MD on March 16, 1912. After 71 years of marriage she was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Zumpano. She was resident of Port Jervis since 1940. She was employed by the Port Jervis Drug Company until her retirement in 1977. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Port Jervis.

She was predeceased by her daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Jim Kelly of Middletown, NY and her brothers, Anthony, Adam, Herman, Alfred, and Adolph Via.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Vincent Zumpano and his wife, JoAnn of Northfield, NJ, and Francis Zumpano and his wife, Emily of South Windsor, CN, and her brother, Albert Via of Frostburg, MD. Kate loved surrounding herself with family and friends and will be missed by her nine grandchildren, and her 20 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Kate was a wonderful cook and her recipes will be passed on for generations. She looked forward to sitting on her front porch and greeting neighbors and friends. She lived in her residence for the past 56 years, even after her husband passed away in 2003. Kate's family is very grateful for the caring companionship and support provided by her friends since his passing. Special thanks to Joanna Muhlbeck, who was like her second daughter, and her husband, Ed for all the many things they often did for Kate over the years. She loved you both very much. Many thanks to Tara McCann who provided homecare for the past several months, and Jodi Gunderman who buoyed Kate's spirits with weekly visits for many years. Thanks to all the neighbors and friends who brightened her day by stopping by to chat. Their support allowed Kate to remain at home where she wanted to stay. She will be missed by all her friends and loving family.

Friends may call Sunday, July 13, from 2-5 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Prayers will be offered Monday, July 14, at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Following prayer a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, NY. Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Middletown, NY

Memorial contributions may be made to the James P. Kelly Scholarship Fund, c/o Kathleen Mortimore, 200 200 Phillipsburg Rd., Goshen, NY 10924.

Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send condolence notes to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com or 845-856-3312.