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Catherine Eggleston Obituary

Eggleston, Catherine "Katie" Foley

Binghamton: Catherine "Katie" Foley Eggleston, 85, of Binghamton, died June 22, 2012 after a valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease. She died as she lived, without complaint. She was predeceased by her husband, William B. (Willie) Eggleston and her daughter, Susan Eggleston Fiacco. She is survived by her children and grandchildren, Michael and Margo, Courtney, Haley and Caitlin Eggleston, Felton, CA, Mary Ellen and David, Katie Hannah, David and Amy Goetz, Kirkwood, Bernard, Binghamton, Bridget and Jim, Danny and Courtney, Paddy and Sully; great-grandchild, James, Kevin and Michael Shoemaker, Binghamton, Dan and Cathy, Willie, Mary, Christian, Gerald and Grant Eggleston, Binghamton, Peter and Colleen, Nick, Pat, Carly and MacKenzie Eggleston, Endicott; son-in-law, Buster and Danita, Cara, Matt and Sarah Fiacco, Binghamton. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Jack Walters, Binghamton, Jean and Bill Burtis, Vestal, Don Fischer, Cincinnati, OH. She many much-loved nieces and nephews and countless good and faithful friends. She was a longtime member of the Church of Saints John and Andrew, Binghamton. She graduated from St. Patrick's Academy in 1943 and graduated from the College of New Rochelle in 1947. She then went on to attend and graduate from Harpur College with her Master's in Business Administration. She was a retired business teacher at Binghamton Central High School. She enjoyed her summers at Quaker Lake with Willie, her morning dip and wash and walks around the lake. She was a good friend and wonderful mother. The family of Katie wishes to thank each and every employee, volunteer, and resident at Willow Point Nursing Home who made our mother stay comfortable. She appreciated you all! And we do too. The family wishes to thank first and foremost Cathy Crowley who, on a weekly basis for many years, brought Holy Communion to our mother and we would like to thank her very much. A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Church of Saints John and Andrew, Binghamton, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Augustine's Cemetery, Silver Lake, PA. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Monday from 6-9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Katie may be made to the Samaritan House, 11 Fayette Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Jun. 24 to Jun. 26, 2012.

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June 29, 2012

To the Eggleston Family,my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. I met Katherine at the JCC water classes. She was a wonderful person,and May God Bless Her. Carrie Kulle, Port St. Lucie, Florida.

June 28, 2012

Bridget and Family,
Your mother was my favorite short hand teacher at Binghamton Central in the 70's and she always called us her girls. She was a lovely person, my prayers go out to you and your family.

Cathy Clark

Ann Fallon

June 28, 2012

I just mentioned Mrs Eggleston the other day, she was a great teacher and someone I remembered fondly

DD Pasquale Koch

June 26, 2012

Dear Eggleston Family,
What a wonderful legacy your mom and dad have raised. Her funeral mass was beautiful like her family. I would love seeing her at the craft shows. She was a beauty on the inside and outside. Prayers go out to your family.

Anne (Combs) Lane

June 26, 2012

Michael,Mary Ellen, Bernie,Bridget,Dan,Peter and all your families- I was sorry to hear about your mom. I have such wonderful memories of her growing up. Who didn't love spending time at the Egglestons on Hillside Ave! I know my mom loved stopping by to catch up with her (and Susie)! Her smile was like no other. She raised a wonderful family and now she is with Willie and Susan along with many others that we all miss deeply. Love to all.

June 26, 2012

Mary Ellen and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as this very difficult time. Rita and Carl Bechtel (Irish weekend group)

Peg Feheley

June 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy.

Kevin O'Neil

June 26, 2012

Bernie,
You your family are in my prayers during this sad time.

June 26, 2012

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1 says: God is for us a refuge and strength during this difficult time and may God grant you the comfort to endure.

Pat Harding

June 26, 2012

What a wonderful lady. She was so nice to us all as we were growing up. It was always nice to see her as we visited our cousins on Hillside and in the summer when we went to Brady Beach.
Mrs. Eggleston will be missed. She and the entire Eggleston family will be in my prayers.

June 25, 2012

To All the Eggleston Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. She was truly a wonderful person and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Julie Manni Davenport

Fr. Jim Serowik

June 25, 2012

Pete and Colleen, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May Katie Rest In Peace!

June 25, 2012

To the Eggleston Family - our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We hope that your memories of Katie will be a source of comfort to you all at this difficult time.
Dick and Jody Reynolds

Tammy Pelletieri

June 25, 2012

To the Eggleston Family, your Mom was the best please accept our heart felt condolences and keep memories close to your heart. The Holland Family

Monroe and Pat Grassi

June 25, 2012

To all the Eggleston Family, Please know Pat and I will be keeping all of you in our prayers.. God Bless All of You Always..

Joyce Jeffery

June 25, 2012

Sincere condolences to the Eggleston Family. I got to know Catherine at JCC water exercise. She was an amazing person.

John & Karin Combs

June 25, 2012

To the entire Eggleston family:
We were so sorry to hear of Katie's passing. She was such a sweet lady. The South Side has lost another icon.

Rosanne Page-Porter

June 25, 2012

Mary Ellen, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Keep remembering the happy memories and smile. She would want that. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

stephanie kisloski

June 25, 2012

Dear Mary Ellen and family-my thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days ahead

Margherita (Nocciolino) Vandermark

June 25, 2012

Dear Mike, Mary Ellen & all the Eggleston Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Even though many years have passed since I have seen you, please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I remember that she always had a smile to share... May the many happy memories comfort you today and through the years.

Patty Martin Taggart

June 25, 2012

My sincere condolences. She was a wonderful lady!

Bob and Debbie Santoni

June 25, 2012

Mary Ellen and Eggleston family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You now have a special guardian angel looking over you.

Maria & Andy Supa

June 25, 2012

Dear Eggleston Family,
We were so sorry to read about your Mom. A gentle woman with a heart of gold and a beautiful sense of humor. She touched the lives of so many including mine. Blessings of peace and love to each of you in the days ahead and may your treasured memories bring you smiles always. Maria and Andy Supa and Family

June 25, 2012

to pete, colleen and family sorry to read of pete's mothers passing sorry than my mom and i will be unable to come to viewing but you have are deepest sympathies love aunt anne and anne marie fontana

June 25, 2012

To the Eggleston family,
What a wonderful woman your mother was. She will be missed by all who knew her. Know that you're all in our thoughts and prayers. Keep all your memories close to your hearts. Rest in peace Mrs Eggleston.

The Hardy family

Frank Tozer

June 25, 2012

My Deepest Sympathy to the Entire Eggleston Family,
I am Truly Sorry for your Loss.
Your Mom was always a very nice and special person.
In addition, to being another great loss to the South Side.
May God Bless and Console You All, During Your Time of Need.
My Sincerest Condolences.
Frank Tozer

Mike and Marce Pastor

June 25, 2012

To the entire Eggleston Family,
We send our sincere sympathy, along with our thoughts and prayers at this time, to all of you.

Mary and Anthony Sepe

June 24, 2012

Dear MaryEllen and Eggleston Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May it comfort you to know others care.

Jeanne Guidici

June 24, 2012

Dear Pete and Katie's whole family, we are so sorry for your loss and hope that God gives you His peace as you go through this time of loss. Love, Jeanne & Gary

Williams Family

June 24, 2012

God Bless you Katie.
To all the Egglestons, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Nicci, Troy, Donny, Dolan and Olivia

Linda Benjamin

June 24, 2012

The entire staff on north one and Willow point will miss Catherine. She was such a joy to take care of. She made each of us smile every day. Catherine never had a complaint and towards the end she was comforting the staff who were trying to comfort her. I will never forget her. God bless the entire Eggleston family. Linda Benjamin

Tina Mattia-Fleury

June 24, 2012

Mrs. Eggleston was one of my favorite teachers at Binghamton Central High School. I never forgot the kindness she showed to me and others in our class. She was a wonderful lady. (Class of '79)

Ed & Barbara Evans

June 24, 2012

To The Entire Eggleston Family, How does one say they are sorry for your loss. Katie is and always will be one of the greatest women we knew. Her family is her legacy and she did a great job with each and everyone of you. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We know that Willie and Sue have welcomed her with open arms into the kingdom of heaven. There is a new angel in heaven. Love You all More! Ed & Barbara

Dayle Morello

June 24, 2012

Our sincere sympathy.
Tommy & Dayle Morello

June 24, 2012

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Eggleston family.
Dr. Joseph T. & Kathleen M. Hogan

. Muscatello Family

June 24, 2012

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences.

Lyle & Karen Bensen

June 24, 2012

To the extended Eggleston family, our sympathies and prayers to all for your loss of a wonderful person.

Faith and Joseph Burke

June 24, 2012

Wonderful wonderful lady, sadly missed.

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