CATHERINE M. ABATE

Cathy, I see you very clearly as though we were just in a class together. You are a beautiful person inside and out. You will stay in my heart.

Dear Catherine, Cathy, Our class will have our 50th reunion, June 6-9. I will feel your presence and remember your beauty, your lovely laugh, and your great intelligence. I know I will see you walking across campus, not just at the memorial for lost classmates, but with your vigor and grace at all events. I was so lucky to be your friend. Always.

I worked with Catherine at Legal Aid Society for many years
It seems appropriate to remember her again since we are having a 70s Re-Union this Saturday, May 18, 2019 of people who worked with her in the 70s.
Approximately 70 of us are gathering there including her husband, Ron Kligerman.
I am sure many of us will share fond memories of Catherine with each other while we are there.

You are still sorely missed, particularly, since many of us who worked with you at the Legal Aid Society are holding a 70's Legal Aid Re-Union on Saturday, May 18, 2019, where approximately 70 of us will gather, I am sure your name and memory will be brought up with fond memories of your relationship with us. Your husband, Ron Kligerman will be there and am sure he will share with us fond memories of you.

Cathy,as we called her, was a sweet,quiet spoken, lovely, strong and determined lady all the way back to elementary school-all her old friends were saddened to hear of her passing.

I met Catherine when I represented her in a lawsuit against the Division of Human Rights. She was incredibly gracious, particularly since it was one of my first cases and first trial. Years later, I volunteered for her campaign as Attorney General, knowing that she would be amazing in that position. I would bring my infant daughter to campaign headquarters. One day, Catherine received some unfairly bad press and was visibly upset. She came out of her office and lovingly scooped my...

I met Catherine when I was a young Assistant Attorney General and represented her in her capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Human Rights. She had no idea it was my first trial, and was so incredibly gracious. Years later, I worked on her campaign for Attorney General. I would bring my infant daughter to campaign headquarters. Once, after receiving some particularly bad press, she came out of her office, scooped my daughter up from the floor, and took the baby back to her...

I was so sorry to learn of Catherine 's passing and my deepest condolences to her Family. She and Ron and I worked together at the Legal Aid Society many years ago. Bright, articulate, progressive, and congenial, we were all lucky to have such a vibrant person to know and care for. A great loss , but many wonderful memories and accomplishments.Again my sympathy to her Family.

She was one of the very best persons around! I am deeply saddened.