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Catherine Hulihan Obituary

TROY: In the loving care of her family, Catherine (Vandenburgh) Hulihan, passed on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Born in Troy, she was predeceased by her parents, Thomas E. and Ann (Graham) Hulihan, and her brother, Thomas E. “Tucker” Hulihan, III. A nearly life-long resident of the ‘Burgh, she had retired from clerical work for Rensselaer County Social Services and Catholic Central High School.Cate was the beloved mother of Catherine (Josef) Allain, Paul (Karlene) Vandenburgh, Mark (Amy) Vandenburgh, Tod (Donna) Vandenburgh, Jay Vandenburgh, Jan (Edward) Louden, and Kevin (Kay) Vandenburgh. She was a devoted grandmother to twenty grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her best friend of seventy-three years, Marion Schongar.Calling hours for Cate will be Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Frank P. McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 870-Second Avenue, North Troy, NY. There will be a mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine’s Church, 525 Fourth Avenue, Troy, NY. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club, 501 Fourth Avenue, Troy, NY 12182.For online condolences please visit mcdonaldandsonfuneralhome.com. http://www.lastingmemories.com/catherine-hulihan

Published by The Record from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2019.
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Rest in Peace Catherine

Carol Burke

August 15, 2019

Paul and Kevin and entire family, we offer our prayers for you all

Bob & Barb Teta

August 14, 2019

Kay. I will miss our conversations at walmarts.You were a wonderfull wonderfull women.rest in peace Jim and Donna Mantello

Donna Mantello

August 14, 2019

So sorry to hear the news of your Mom's passing. I just found out today. I know she will forgive me, I've been a little busy becoming a Grandma, the one thing I know she was proud to be. I'll miss seeing her in church and sending her cards. She was a wonderful and sassy lady. Prayers to all.

mary gentner

August 14, 2019

Kay ,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother in law. My sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family

Mary Elwell

August 13, 2019

To the Vandenburgh family, so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Cate was truly a wonderful lady who looked out for us all as one of her own. Always a smile on her face and a hug when you ran in to her. may she rest in peace..

Jay & Nancy Coonrad

August 13, 2019

Paul Just learned of your Mom's passing.Dawn and I are very sorry for your loss. Condolences to the Family and May God Bless you all.
Bob & Dawn

Bob Signoracci

August 13, 2019

To all of Cate's Family: Cate was a gracious lady with a wonderful sense of humor. I especially enjoyed meeting her when Tucker was also present. We had many good laughs. I am very sorry for your loss.

Mike McNulty

August 13, 2019

Such a wonderful person! Mrs. V. will truly be missed.

Carmella Mantello

August 13, 2019

We are so sorry for your loss. I remember her from sports events for her grandchildren, she had a great sense of humor.

Debbie & Dave Kulzer

August 13, 2019

Remembering your great love story today and always.

August 13, 2019

Another one of the folks gone who made Lansingburgh the Burgh...so sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences.

Neil & Lisa Kelleher

August 13, 2019

We are very sorry for your loss, your mom was a great lady.

Rich and Debi Miller
Glenville N.Y.

August 13, 2019

Sorry for your loss Cate was one of a kind, great lady. Always looked forward to meeting her. She always greeted me the same way by saying "Hey Mirch". She will be missed.
RIP Cate

Bob Mirch

August 13, 2019

To the Vandenburgh Family,Your mom was one of a kind never short on words.She is someone i looked up to my whole life. I remember going to the ICC festival years back and i would see her with Mrs Schongar and all her friends and we would all have a few good laughs.She is one of the reasons growing up in the park was so special. I remember being at your house so many times and your mom would treat me like another son.She was just a wonderful person. My thought and prayers are with you all.

Homer Kane

August 12, 2019

Our thoughts are with your family. your Mom was a very special lady she will be missed by many may she RIP now

Bob & Donna OConnell

August 12, 2019

To the Vandenburgh family
My sincere condolences on your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Pat Lance sr

August 12, 2019

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