Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

1948 - 2017

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

CATHERINE FRANOVICH Obituary

FRANOVICH, Catherine January 8, 1948 - December 9. 2017 Catherine 'Cathe' Franovich age 69 (formerly Cathe Gasper) of Somerville, MA, passed suddenly in Bonita Springs, Florida while recovering from a recent illness. Cathe grew up in Somerville and Cambridge and graduated from Ringe & Latin HS. Cathe retired after many fulfilling years with Varian Vacuum Technologies in Lexington, MA in 2009. Cathe was preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Mary Gasper. Cathe is survived by her son, Edward Colangelo of Upton, MA, grandson Brett Colangelo of Woonsocket, RI. Beloved sisters Mary Ann Budra and her husband Ronald of Bonita Springs, FL, Margaret Gomes of Warwick, RI and her loving brother Gerald Gasper and his wife Maryanne of Charleston, SC. Nieces and nephews, Christine Frederic, Robin Thomas, Jason Gomes, Michael Gasper, Jessica Corndell, Matthew Gasper and David Gasper. Many close cousins and beloved Aunt Geraldine Bourke of Reading, MA. Cathe enjoyed her retirement thoroughly, keeping up with her shows, crime novels and especially loved spending time with her family, cousins luncheons and best friend Helen Bozzi and her family in Medford, MA. Visiting Hours: Remembrance services to be announced at a later date.

View the online memorial for Catherine FRANOVICH

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for CATHERINE FRANOVICH

4 Entries

Andre

December 15, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Although your grief may seem unbearable, know that God wants to comfort you. Pour out your heart to him in prayer and experience the peace that only he can give. Jeremiah 29:11

Cousin Sis

December 13, 2017

R.I.P. Cathy. I'm sorry you had to suffer with your illness. I babysat you as a child and have many fond memories of our lives together. You will be missed at our cousins dinners. We always loved you and will never forget you. My condolences to Edward, Maryann, Margaret, and Gerry.

Love, Mary

Deb McCarthy Sean Doherty

December 12, 2017

Edward, Brett, Mary Ann, Ron, Meg, Jerry and Maryanne. Our love, prayers and deepest condolences to you all during this very difficult time. Cathe was a loving cousin and will be dearly loved and missed by all of us that knew and loved her.

Renee Colangelo

December 12, 2017

Losing someone we love is not easy, but knowing that I have been able to be a part of Cathe's life, I realize how blessed I have been. Rest In Peace, you will be missed. I love you. My condolences.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in CATHERINE FRANOVICH's name

Memorial Events
for CATHERINE FRANOVICH

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support CATHERINE's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.