Mary Cathey Obituary

Mary A. Cathey
August 15, 1922 - April 17 2014

Mary A. Cathey, a long-time resident of Grand Junction, Colorado, went to her eternal home on April 17, 2014.
She was born Maria Asunta Mangiameli in Chicago, Illinois, August 15, 1922, to Giovanni and Maria Concetta (DiGilia) Mangiameli. She married Harmon Wyatt Cathey on May 25, 1944. They were married 48 years before Harmon preceded her in death, June 18, 1992.
She is survived by brothers, Anthony Mangiameli of California; Vincent Mangiameli of Illinois; her five children, Lenora (Andrew) Bristol of Las Cruces, NM; Paul Cathey of Grand Junction; Alice DeNovo (Charles) Bickelman of Jefferson, Georgia; Felice (Russell) Dudrey of Hastings, NE, and Anna Maria (Robert) Fuoco of Grand Junction. She left 11 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Mary is also preceded in death by her parents; four siblings, and one grandson, David Bristol.
Mary loved animals and babies, and she instilled in her children that same love. She had a special language she used when talking to babies and puppies, and she was uninhibited when using it, even with total strangers. Mary had a gift for connecting with people, and those who knew her had no doubt that she cared about them, and they accepted her often unsolicited advice with love and good humor. She filled a unique place in this world and will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to Canine Assistants, 3160 Francis Road, Milton, GA, 30004, www.caninesassistants.org, the Roice-Hurst Humane Society in Grand Junction, or Mountain States Children's Home, PO Box 1097, Longmont, CO 80502.
The memorial service will be held at the church of Christ, 2893 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, at 11:00 a.m. on May 6, 2014.

Published by The Daily Sentinel on Apr. 27, 2014.
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Shawn Stewart

May 6, 2014

I had the pleasure of being a part of her life for over 30 years. She took me in as one her own and always had a presence in my life even after many years of living with distance between us. I learned things in my life from her that I will remember forever. The years that I worked with her , which were not many, there were not many dull days at the office when she was there. I will truly miss her and I feel such sadness. She left her imprint of this world and on many people's lives. Look out Heaven! Things will never be the same.

Pat Larrechea

May 4, 2014

She will always be Aunt Maria to me, and I will miss our telephone conversations more than I can tell you.

Sharlyn French

May 3, 2014

Mary booked her travel with me and I always looked forward to her visits at the office. She always had a story to tell.....I will miss her.

Mary (Dashner) O'Malley

May 1, 2014

Ms Mary was a very nice neighbor to me for many years. Thanks for being such a friend. Sorry for your loss Paul. Billy

April 30, 2014

Mary was a real character! one of those people, that, once you knew her, was never forgotten. I have been blessed with may association with this whole family. Randall Thompson.

April 30, 2014

Mrs. Cathy, you were the kindest gentlest lady that I've had the pleasure of knowing, you brought joy into so many people's life.

You will be missed by so many.

Ken Larrechea

April 28, 2014

The memories I have of my sweet great aunt Maria are wonderful. She was a delight to me. I cherished the times she visited us and the times that we visited her...Shane, Pam and Katherine Moore

April 28, 2014

We have wonderful memories of good times with Maria. She was loved by all of us and will be truly missed.

Jim & Betty Yarbrough

April 28, 2014

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