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Catherine Ferraro Obituary
July 15, 1919-Sept 25, 2012
Resident of Santa Cruz
Catherine Ferraro passed away on September 25, 2012 after a brief stay at Capitola Manor. She was 93. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 15, 1919, the daughter of Steve and Palma (Greco) Ferraro. She moved to Redwood City as a young child where she grew up and attended school in San Mateo County. Catherine worked many years as a Municipal Court Clerk in San Mateo County and retired to Santa Cruz in 1975.
She regularly attended mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church and was a Dominican Hospital Auxiliary volunteer. Catherine enjoyed traveling and playing bingo.
She is survived by her niece, Susan Schreiber and her husband, Marty Schreiber of Santa Cruz and four great nieces and nephews. Catherine was preceded in death by her sister, Providence Siracusa in October 2008 and her two nephews, Allan Giansiracusa in April 2012 and Steven Siracusa in November 2009.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Villa Maria Del Mar on Friday October 5, 2012 at 10:00 am. A private entombment will take place at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St Judes Childrens Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Dominican Hospital 1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 or to a Catholic charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Benito Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel. Please visit www.pacificgardenschapel.com to light a candle or express your condolences to Catherine's family.
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Provie (left) and Catherine, '60's
marty schreiber
September 29, 2012
Catherine Ferraro 1951, holding Susan Schreiber
September 29, 2012
Catherine Ferraro, early 50's
September 29, 2012
Catherine and Susan Schreiber at Rockview Beach'09
September 29, 2012
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Sue Schreiber
September 29, 2012
To my dearest Aunt Catherine:
You were so many things to me: my friend, my confidant, my advisor. There were so many time you were there for us. I loved those times together, our favorite restaurants, riding in the car, playing Scrabble, holidays, Sundays.
Everyone who met you loved you right off the bat! Even the doctor in the ER wanted you to adopt him!
You were so generous with your time and finances, always giving with no want in return. The various charities, especially children's, have been blessed by you. We all have.
I feel the luckiest of all, being your niece, having memories of you from my childhood through my adult life. You were so inspiring, so wise, and funny, too. (Andrew called you 'The Fifth Golden Girl'!).
We will miss you so much! Your laughter, your voice, your love! You were awesome! Forever in our Hearts...Love, Sue
Suzanne Townend
September 29, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Marty Mechanic Schreiber
September 29, 2012
Catherine, we will all miss you more than any words can say. You were so spunky and full of life, right to your 93rd birthday. You were kind to all and generous to those who needed help. You were such a role model to my son and daughters...Jeff, Jerry, Morgan and Cleo. My wife Susy and I will cherish the wonderful lunches and dinners at Gilda's on the wharf...scrabble games on Sunday and keeping your hot rod Buick in shape for your bi weekly Watsonville bingo games. You were driving that sweet LeSabre like Mario Andretti.... riding with you to Star of the Sea Catholic Church for mass ....you were always hard on the throttle and late on the brakes.....truly a recipe for Life....I love you so much Catherine....I pray you will be as you were in Life....a Spiritual Guide for us while you wait for us on Heavens beautiful Shore.
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