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Cathy Ann Wenzel Nash

Cathy Nash Obituary

Cathy Ann (Wenzel) Nash, 49, of Wall Township, N.J., passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2014, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous two-year battle against cancer.
Visitation will be at Johnson-McGinley Funeral Home, 2652 Highway 138, Wall, N.J. 07719 on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on April 16, 2014, at St. Denis Church, Manasquan, N.J., at 11 a.m., with burial to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle, N.J.
Cathy was born in Summit, N.J., and grew up in Maplewood, N.J. She was a graduate of Columbia High School, Class of 1982.
She earned a B.S. degree in criminal justice from Trenton State College in 1986. She married Barry Nash of Short Hills, N.J., in 1994 and moved to Wall Township in 2001, where they have raised her pride and joy, Andrew and Kaitlin.
Cathy was employed in the personal finance industry and was a certified personal trainer. She was an active member of the Old Mill Elementary School Home and School Association while her children were in attendance there, and eventually assumed the position of president of the association. She was also active in the South Wall Little League for many years.
She was predeceased by her parents, William and Dolores Wenzel. She is survived by her husband, Barry, and their son, Andrew, and daughter, Kaitlin, all at home. She is also survived by her brothers and their wives, William and Kelly Wenzel of Wall and Kenneth and Lori Wenzel of Hazlet, N.J., together with her nieces and nephews, Lindsay, Kenneth, Kyle and Courtney.
She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Cathy's name to The Cancer Support Community, 613 Hope Rd., Eatontown, N.J., www.cscjerseyshore.org.

Published by The Star-Ledger on Apr. 15, 2014.
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Our deepest sympathy,
John & Fiona Newbury.

April 26, 2014

so very sad to hear of Cathys passing...sending you our deepest sympathy and prayers..Jim, Theresa & James Walsh

April 22, 2014

To the Wenzel/Nash family, our deepest condolences on the loss of Cathy. We knew Cathy growing up in Maplewood and will always remember her warm smile and friendly demeanor. God bless you all, The Sansone family.

April 21, 2014

One of my best friends so many years ago. I have so many happy memories of your curly head playing chess with me and listening to REO Speedwagon. God bless you and your family!

April 19, 2014

Our deepest sympathies.

April 17, 2014

Sending your family strength and love during this time. Cherish the memories, for they are everlasting.

Perhaps this poem might bring some semblance of comfort. It is one that I often turn to for guidance when I find my own self struggling, and I hope it can possibly do so for you, too:

"Death is Nothing at All

Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away to the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
That, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name.
Speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference into your tone.
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect.
Without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same that it ever was.
There is absolute unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?

I am but waiting for you.
For an interval.
Somewhere. Very near.
Just around the corner.

All is well."
Professor Henry Scott Holland

Kathryn Haelig

April 16, 2014

My condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one.
May you draw close to one another during this time of sorrow. Cherish all the fond memories that you've had with your loved one and share them with those who also loved her. Most importantly, "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you." (James 4:8) He is able to make this time easier for you.

April 15, 2014

My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Michelle McRoberts (Old Mill School)

April 15, 2014

sincerely sorry for the loss of Cathy Ann..i worked with her at dean witter in millburn, laughed with her at dean witter, local parties and in LBI...so so sorry to her family

Therese Dwyer Warren

April 15, 2014

I was in Seth Boyden and Columbia with Cathy Ann and she was such a kind, sweet person with the smile of an Angel. I am so very sorry for you and your family.

Lisa Sessa Ebert

April 15, 2014

My heart goes out to you on this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss Billy. Mike and I are thinking of you and the family. God bless. Love, Lisa & Mike

Lisa Constantine

April 15, 2014

My sincere condolences.Cathy was a wonderful, funny person who was loved by many. May happy memories ease your pain during this time. With Sympathy, Jill Froehlich Alcala

April 15, 2014

Barry, Our deepest sympathies go out to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

John Fardella

April 14, 2014

So sorry for your loss.Cathy and I went all through school together,she could always make you laugh and was a good friend too. She will be missed..God bless all of you...

debbie silbernagel-fonseca

April 14, 2014

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
The Beyer Family

April 14, 2014

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you find some comfort in knowing Cathy is at peace.

Michele Colosi

April 14, 2014

Barry,Billy & Kenny;
Our Deepest condolences are with you at this sad time. May she Rest In peace.

Joseph & Barbara Constantine

April 14, 2014

Bill,I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Cathy Ann,my deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Wenzel/Nash families.Many memories of Cathy Ann from childhood.Prayers will be said...She is no longer in pain and is with mom and dad in GOD's loving arms...

John Cioffi

April 14, 2014

Bill I am so sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to your lovely family and my prayers to God for your sister. Again my sincerest condolences.

Your Friend , John Bassani

John Bassani

April 14, 2014

Love to Barry , the kids and too my boys Billy and Kenny and there families Love the Provenzano family

April 14, 2014

Our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The White's

April 14, 2014

Billy & Kenny, My condolence go out to you and your Families on the passing of Cathy Ann.

Rusty & Jeanmaie Zusi

April 14, 2014

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Carolyn Scher

April 14, 2014

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Johnson-McGinley Funeral Home

2652 HWY 138, Wall, NJ 07719

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15

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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2652 HWY 138, Wall, NJ 07719

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