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Catherine Berkowitz Obituary
Born in Hartford on Oct. 29, 1958, daughter of Frances (Varhue) Cecil of Broad Brook and the late Roland Carter, she had lived in East Windsor and Broad Brook before moving to South Windsor 15 years ago. Catherine worked with her husband, Jerry, at his company, Good Sports Inc., in South Windsor for many years. She also loved eBay auctions and spent many hours looking, listing, and bidding on various items. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, driving her yellow Volkswagen Beetle, and taking trips with her husband on their Harley Davidson motorcycle. Most of all, she will be remembered as a very bright and positive person who loved to be with her family and friends.
Besides her husband and her mother, she leaves two daughters, Danielle M. Perron of Orlando, Fla., and Jadien "Heather" Smith of Manchester; a brother, Edward Carter, and his wife, Terry, of Clayton, N.C.; two sisters, Mary Carter of Southington and Lesa Walter, and her husband, Rudy, of Enfield; two grandchildren whom she cherished and who will miss their "Mema" greatly, Mickayla Smith and Ian Foster; three nephews, Rudy Walter and Christopher and David Carter; and two nieces, Stephanie and Jennifer Carter. She was predeceased by a brother, Allan Carter, and her stepfather, Paul Cecil.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 10 a.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery, Broad Brook.
Her family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 23, 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3405, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Berkowitz
Frannie Page
March 17, 2020
I think of you whenever I get in my car, as that little glass pig you gave me is hanging on the rear view mirror!! I miss your laughter and craziness, and our getting to still see each other now and then...Will see you again someday my friend....
April 18, 2010
Jerry, we are sincerely sorry for the loss of your dear Cathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ron & Ricki Zabinsky (New York, NY)
March 25, 2010
Jerry - I never knew Cathy but my sympathy is with you. I know how hard it is to lose a spouse. It has been a long time since we saw you, but I hope
your remember me. Ruth Firestone
Scott & Kellie Stickles
March 24, 2010
Jerry, we are deeply saddened by the loss of your dear Cathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless, Scott & Kellie
Charlie & Jennifer
March 24, 2010
Jerry, we are both very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
March 22, 2010
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
beth duffy
March 22, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Carol and Mark Perrone
March 22, 2010
Mark and I are so, so sorry to hear of Cathy's passing. Some of my earliest memories as a little girl are of Cathy baby sitting for us and working with her in the doughnut stand. She always had a big smile and a positive attitude. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Frannie Page
March 21, 2010
Always ready to smile
Always ready to laugh
You will stay within my heart
While I travel down life's path
Flying pigs and angels
And other memories too
All these things I'll think of
Each time I think of you
God saw you very tired
Better health not to be
So he sent down an angel that said
"Cathy - come with me"
You have left the pain behind
And all your loved ones too
But now you soar with the angels
It is what you were meant to do...
I love you and will miss you..
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