Dorothy Rita Catone

Dorothy Catone Obituary

(Asbury Park Press)

DOROTHY RITA CATONE
AGE: 82 BRICK
Dorothy Rita Catone, 82, of Brick, died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born in Union City, she lived in Guttenburg, Cliffside Park and Brielle prior to moving to Brick in 1995. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City.
She was predeceased by her mother, Mae Yandik and her brother, John Brunner. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 65 years, Nicholas Catone; a son and daughter in law, Nicholas G. and Stephanie Catone of Toms River; a daughter and son in law, Kathryn and Edward Sutton of Brick and four grandsons, Nicholas R. and Adam R. Catone and EJ and Colin Sutton.
Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy 88, Brick. A funeral liturgy will be celebrated Tues 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret's RC Church, Spring Lake. Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Apr. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Catone

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Kathy Sutton

April 12, 2009

I remember
By Kathy Sutton

I remember:
The day my Mother died, I was walking my dog, and she and my Dad drove by, honked and waved. She had this big smile on her face as she waved. I think she was happy because she was going shopping, and she loved to shop. I waved back and continued on my walk, never thinking of what was to happen soon. I just took it for granted I would see her, or call her that afternoon.
I remember:
Mom always loved being with her family. This included her husband ,my brother and I and our spouses, and especially her four grandchildren. She was proud of each and every one of them and if you saw her house, the pictures she had set all around of her children and grandchildren, you would understand.
I remember:
When my Mom and Dad were younger, they could not have any children and before they adopted my brother and myself, they considered their nephews, Jack and Bob, and niece Nancy as their children, and still do today. I remember my Mom watching Shirley Temple movies with my cousin Nancy, My Dad playing with Bob and Jack, and when my brother and I came along the best Christmas Eve parties you can imagine.
I remember:
Mom’s infectious laugh. One Halloween, my husband and I were going to a costume party, we had no costumes, so we went over to Mom and Dad’s and asked them if we could borrow some of their clothes. We borrowed really loud polyesther suits, put bandaids around our glasses and added really geeky accessories. When we came out with our “nerd outfits” on, Mom said we looked nice, and asked us where we were going. ( she thought we were going to dinner) We told her to a costume party and that we were going as nerds. She thought for a moment and burst out laughing. She had the best sense of humor. (incidentally, we won first prize)
I remember:
My Mom and Dad always said that my brother and I were special, we were so special that they chose us to be their children. Mom always said she was so lucky have us. I look at it differently. My brother and I have been the luckiest children to have been blessed by such a wonderful, loving, giving Mother and Father. If not for them, where would we be.
I remember:
Whenever my brother or I would get punished from my Dad( and this was not often), Mom would always sneak into our rooms and hug and kiss us.

I remember:
All my brother’s and my friends loved to come to my Mom and Dad’s house. They felt at home there, and my parents enjoyed their company and always made them feel as comfortable as family. My friends and I would come in late, on a Saturday night, eat everything in the fridge and make a mess. In the morning, Mom would give us all the “evil eye”, yell at us a little bit, but never complained.
I will never forget:
My Mom was my best friend, I could tell her anything. She was always there for me no matter what. My heart has broken.

I know she is in heaven, looking down, watching over us, as she always had done when she was alive. So to her I say now, Mom, thank you for all you have done for me, my brother and our families Our hearts are broken. We love you and will miss you every day. God bless you and keep you until we see you again.

April 12, 2009

Thank you all so much for your thoughts and prayers. My Mother's sudden death has truly shocked us all. She was a wonderful Mother, a loving and devoted wife and best friend to many. She has touched so many lives. I know that she is watching us all from heaven.

Dot as we will always remember her

Darlane & Bob Woodworth

April 12, 2009

Dear Kathy,Nick,Nick Jr., and families,

Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear of Dot's passing. We have known her for many years, and shared many good times with you all.

We will always remember her as funny and kind, a very loving and proud wife, mother and grandmother. She loved you all immensely.

We enjoyed many Christmases and backyard barbeques together and we always got a kick out of her stories of your youth, as well as her reactions at the Christmas gift exchanges!

Dot will be greatly missed by many, but she will always be with you in your memories and in your hearts.

May God bless her and all of you.
With love,
Darlane, Bob, Jeff and Alyssa Woodworth

Alberto & Sharon Rubio

April 12, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Kathy Francis

April 12, 2009

Dear Kathy and Family,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Francis Family

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