Cathryn Botteri Hagen

Cathryn (Stolte) Botteri Hagen 79, long time Tucson resident, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Peppi's House of the Tucson Medical Center. Cathryn and her husband, Richard F. Hagen, recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Active for many years in antiques and estate sales, Cathryn was often at her husband's side during shows and events. Born September 10, 1931, in Secaucus, New Jersey, Cathryn was the youngest child of Frank and Edna Botteri. She was predeceased by her brothers, Gerald, Vincent and John and her sister, Etta. Cathryn's greatest source of pride was her family; her daughter, Kathleen Devine of Cave Creek; daughter, Cynthia Foster of Glendale and her son, Bryan Conroy, who predeceased her in 1966. She was also the loving grandmother to James Devine of Ventura, CA, Matthew Foster of Glendale and Joshua Foster, who predeceased her in 2004; and great-grandmother to Jason Devine, age two. She is also survived by her favorite nephew, Frank Botteri (Deanna) of Surprise, AZ and loving niece, Sharon Botteri and family of Union Beach, NJ. Cathryn also leaves behind Diane Recine of Cave Creek, Selena Devine of Ventura, CA, Launa Hagen Ruoff and granddaughter, Veronica of Beach Haven, NJ; Susan and her daughter, Rachel also of NJ and many dear friends, including Pauline Britton, her lunch and shopping buddy. Viewing and Service will be held Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY AND CEMETERY, 5801 E. Grant Rd., Tucson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 3450 N. Kelvin Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716.