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Catalina McDonald Obituary
AGE: 89 • Elizabeth City, NC
Catalina Mc Donald (nee Massari), 89, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She was born and raised in Dover, NJ; moved to Boonton in 1942, then was living in NC for about 2 years. Catalina worked and retired from the Boonton Handbag Factory. She was well known as "Mrs. Mac," she cared and watched many children in the town of Boonton. She was also a member of the Boonton Senior Citizens.
Catalina was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Mc Donald Sr.; loving mother of Richard J. Mc Donald Jr. and his wife Karen, and Thomas Mc Donald; cherished sister of Rose Henry, and Angelina Hoffman; devoted grandmother of Nicholas, John, and Stacey; and also great grandmother of 7. The family would also like to give a special thank you to her loving nieces, Donna, Debbie and Linda.
A memorial funeral service for Catalina will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 910 Birch St., Boonton, NJ. Visiting will be held Friday, August 23, 2013 from 7 to 9 PM at Dangler Lewis & Carey Funeral Home, 312 West Main St., Boonton, NJ. Letters of condolences may be posted at www.Danglerlewisandcareyfuneralhome.com. Donations may be made in Catalina's name to Boonton Kiwanis, P.O. Box 16, Boonton, NJ 07005.
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for Catalina McDonald
Christina Cook
August 23, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. Mrs Mac will always be in my heart, I love her dearly. May she rest in peace. Love always, Christina Cook
stacey
August 22, 2013
You were the sweetest kindest person.So blessed you were my grandmother. I will always love you.
Maureen McDonnell
August 21, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
August 21, 2013
so sorry tom & rich zack was the best sister-in-law, the mc donalds ever had ,aunt ruthy
Rich
August 21, 2013
I will miss you dearly Mom
Helen Potter
August 21, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Aunt Zackies dear friend Anita will surely be part of her welcoming team in Heaven.
Helen Potter and Betty Snyder
Maryanne DeCroce
August 21, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss Tom. A Mothers Love can never be replaced. May she Rest in Peace.
Maryanne DeCroce
August 21, 2013
Aunt Catherine,
You were the BEST and there will never be another like you. You will always be remembered in our hearts. Thank you for all the great memories and special moments in my life that wouldn't exist if it wasn't for you. Love Always, One of the Twins Kim (although I will answer to Kristy :))
Connie & Gary Barnish
August 21, 2013
Tommy,Gary and I are truely sorry for the loss of your mom and a WONDERFUL lady. She was very special to us, (espically me.) over the years her and I had become very close. I learned alot from her espically about Gary's family and his wonderful parents.She is at peace now and with our Lord Jesus Christ. And she will always be your angel watching over you.
Love, Connie and Gary Barnish
August 21, 2013
Dearest Aunt Catherine
You are truly missed. I am happy that you are now at peace, with Uncle Hank, and my Mom. You will remain in our hearts forever.
Love, Donna, John
Eric Stone
August 21, 2013
Sorry for Your loss Mac.....
thomas mcdonald
August 21, 2013
rest in peace mother and tell dad I said hello
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