CATHERINE CIURLINO Obituary

CIURLINO
CATHERINE (nee Carey) February 24, 2010, wife of the late Anthony; beloved mother of Theresa (Alfred) Dutch, Christine (Harry) Duncan and Grace Ciurlino; loving grand-mother of Anthony and Anita Ferguson, Angelo Ciurlino, Shannon, Christina and Kelly Duncan and Danielle and Christopher Dutch; also survived by one great grand-daughter Nevaeh Ferguson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing 7 to 9 Sunday eve. and Monday 8 to 9 A.M. from BALDI FUNERAL HOME, 1331 S. Broad St. (ample parking on premises). Funeral Mass will follow Viewing Monday 9:30 A.M. Holy Spirit Church, 18th and Hartranft St. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations in her name be made to Holy Spirit Church Rectory, 1900 Geary St., Phila., PA. 19145.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Feb. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for CATHERINE CIURLINO

15 Entries

Christine Prybella

February 20, 2019

I still think of you Catherine. I enjoyed working with you so much. Much Love ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Ms Sidney White

March 30, 2010

Catherine was my cousin. When I was 3 going on 4, my parents rented a depression era 7-11 in Ocean City for the summer. Mother was unable me and wait on customers. She asked Grandma Carey to take care of me. Gradma was caring for Catherine, Aunt Floss was a teenager and the basement apartment was rented to the Crane Family. I didn't make life easy for Catherine. One incident comes to mind. There was one leaf of lettuce left. I didn't particularly like lettuce but I knew Catherine enjoyed it. I demanded the leaf and got it. Fridays, Mother would go to Atlantic City so I saw Catherine frequently. Catherine and her mother lived in several apartments in the inlet. One was next to a Coast Guard station. The nuns were very kind to Catherine and I thought maybe she was going to enter a convent. Like all area teenagers, she enjoyed days spent on Steel Pier. She had a crush on one singer. I don't remember his name but it wasn't Sinatra. Tony may have been the only man she dated. Mother and I attended their wedding. June 1996 was the last time I saw Catherine. It was my mother's funeral. My brother, John Morris died 2/20/10 at Shore Memorial Hospital. He had been on kidney dialysis for some time. Perhaps the cousins will meet in Heaven. I'll miss the ability to call Catherine on the phone or e-mail her. Sympathy to her family. Ms. Sidney White of Richmond, VA.

March 30, 2010

Catherine was my cousin. When I was 3 going on 4, my parents rented a depression era 7-11 in Ocean City for the summer. Mother thought she could manage me and operate the store at the same time. when this proved impossible, she asked Grandma Carey to take me for the summer. Grandma was caring for Catherine, Aunt Floss was a teenager and she rented out the groundfloor apartment to the Crane Family. I didn't make life easy for Catherine. One incident comes to mind.
there was one leaf of lettuce left.. I didn't particularly like lettuce and I knew Catherine enjoyed the green. In response to my loud demands, I got the leaf. Fridays my mother would go to Atlantic City so I saw alot of Catherine. She and her Mother shared several apartments. One I remember was next to a Coast Guard Station. The nuns were very kind to Catherine and I thought she might enter a convent. Like all area teenagers, she enjoyed visiting the Steel Pier. My cousin had a crush on one of the singers. I can't remember the man's name but it wasn't Sinatra. I believe Tony was the only man she dated. I attended their wedding. The last time I saw Catherine was my mother's funeral June 1996. I will miss her and the oppourtunity to talk to her on the phone or e-mail her.My brother John died 2/20/10 at Shore Memorial Hospital. He had been on kidney dialysis for quite awhile. Perhaps the cousins will meet in Heaven. My condolences to the family.

Kate (Matlock) Renner

March 29, 2010

My deepest sympathy to Catherine's family. I am another cousin that unfortunately did not get to see Catherine very often, but my memories of her are as a sweet, gentle, warm person. I guess I saw her last at my aunt Helen's funeral in 1996 but Catherine did celebrate with the family at my wedding in 1980. My brother Charlie at age 9 or so caught the garter at Catherine and Tony's wedding (before I was born) and my mother used to tell about thrilled he was and what a great party that was. I am sorry to hear of her suffering and hope that you find comfort in knowing that she is now free of pain.

Fran Gallo

March 2, 2010

I want to offer my condolences to Catherine's family. I've been a neighbor of Catherine's for many years. She was a sweet, humble person, and always had nice things to say about everybody. When I would meet her, we spoke about her art. I remembered how wonderful her art was. She always said she didn't draw anymore, because she didn't have the time. I would say maybe when you retire you will.
I didn't realize she was ill, and was very shocked to hear of her death. I will keep her and all of you in my prayers.

Sheila McCartin

March 2, 2010

To Catherine's family.. I have always believed that people are placed in our lives for a reason. I feel blessed to have known and worked with Catherine for so many years. She was a gentle and humble soul. Please know that all of you are in my prayers.

Christine Prybella

March 1, 2010

I would first like to offer my deepest condolences to Catherine's family. She spoke of you all often, especially her grandchildren. The display of picures filled her cubicle. She loved you all very much but you already knew that love existed. I am a very lucky person to have met and known Catherine. She was very much the same at work as she was at home. But why wouldn't she be, that was Catherine. That was who she was a very strong, happy, dedicated woman whom never complained. Catherine always offered to help. She was never negative. She was truly an amazing person and touched many people's lives, including mine. I always looked up to her because she always seemed to look at the bright side of things. She would never walk past me as her day begun and not say, "Good Morning,". Or just stop by to ask how things were and how are my children. Catherine was not just my co-worker she was my friend. I would return home from work and share stories about my day and she was a part of my day. How she was always smiling and such a sweet woman. She never let anything stop her from moving. She moved faster than me. I will miss her, mourn her but always keep her near and dear to my heart. I am very lucky to have met her, worked with her and had the opportunity to share my day with her. It was honor to be around her and I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that she will always live on in your hearts and everyone else's as well. Thank you Catherine for teaching me how to not sweat the small stuff, enjoy life and smile.

John Peppard

March 1, 2010

Catherine worked tirelessly for me for 7 years. I drove her nuts, but we were a great team and I made her laugh. Most Fridays at weeks end I would make her give me a hug, which she bashfully did, saying "oh no, not again." But I think she liked it. I know that I liked the hug and miss them terribley. RIP Catherine Mary! Jack Peppard, Graduate School

Harry Duncan

February 28, 2010

I just want to say that I will miss Catherine. She was a wonderful person and the opposite of the mother in law image that is found in our culture. My wife and children loved her so much. I am going to miss the family dinners on Christmas Day when we had at least a six or seven course meal and then pie to top it off. She was never grouchy. No matter what time we would visit, she would always offer a cup of coffee or a meal if it was near dinner time. Catherine really suffered the last 15 months of her life. It is really unbelievable what terrible things cancer will do to an individual. Catherine is in a happy place now with no pain, only joy. My family and I will miss Catherine and the next couple of months are probably going to be real difficult to get through. But, we just have to tell ourselves that Catherine is in a better place at peace with no suffering. She will always remain alive in our memories. Rest in Peace, Catherine.

February 27, 2010

I will never forget you Mom. Our rides we used to take, going to the consigment shops, and all the little out of the way ethnic restaurants,Our trips to Florida, and Montreal,You were my best friend ,i cant' believe your gone, mom.You always laughed with me, ill never forget you, my heart is broken.

Christine Ciurlino Duncan

February 27, 2010

Mom, we will all miss you, you were the backbone of our lives, it will be strange not to see your warm, gracious smile anymore, that I will miss the most, and all the witty things you use to do, I loved when you use to do the Irish gig and sing. You were a special mother and a beautiful grandmother, with a heart of gold, even the last 15 months fighting everyday with Ovarian cancer, you never complained, the doctors told me you were a remarkable patient, even in the most difficult, trying times. My mother was unable to eat or drink anything for the longest time, she had a bag, and she went through so many painful procedures,everyday was a different challenge, she never complained, even the doctors were taken back by that. She never talked about the cancer, she never wanted sympathy, never felt sorry for herself, and didn't want anyone else too.
In the final hour in the hospice her last words were "I have to take care of all of you" even in the end she never thought about herself.
Mom, we will never forget you, you will live in our hearts forever, I am so proud to have had a mother like you, one of a kind, we all love you, and we will meet you one day in heaven. With all my love, your daughter Christine.

Christine Ciurlino Duncan

February 27, 2010

My mother was a kind and gracious person. She was always giving to others no matter how big a task, no matter how difficult her day was, she always had a smile and a welcome in her voice. Growing up my mother was always at my side, always willing to comfort me no matter what situation her kindness always shined through.
My father Anthony, once said to me "There will never be a more beautiful person like your mother, I found a gem for a wife."
Even when my mother developed Ovarian Cancer 15 months ago, she never complained to the nurses or doctors. She endured so much pain no one could imagine. Everyday there was a different painful procedure that challenged her, she was always willing to fight. Even her doctor's told me that she was a remarkable, brave women, she never gave up.
In the end she had to wear a bag, she couldn't eat or drink anything at all because she had so many blockages. Even at that, she didn't let it get her, she never wanted to talk about the cancer, or never complained about it.
In the hospice the last hour, she was so torn down and riddled with the cancer that I didn't recognize my own mother's face, she was so fragile and she weighed 60 pounds,her spirit was entering little by little the gates of heaven, she was still with us, but her body was preparing to give up, and her spirit was lifting out of her body to another place, I told her it was ok to let go, I said you will be out of your suffering, she said I can't go I have to take care of all of you, even at the end she was still thinking about everyone else and never focused on herself, finally I told her we are all ok, the angels are waiting to take you to a peaceful place, she realized and passed on.
She was the most amazing women I have ever met in my life, I will never forget my dear mother, she will live inside of me for the rest of my life, I am so honored that I was her daughter, mom, you are at peace now, out of all the doctor's visits, out of all the painful procedures, out of all the suffering you are with Dad, and we all will meet someday, I love you so much.

Linda Malone

February 26, 2010

To Catherine's family: My deepest sympathy on your loss. Catherine was an amazing person who shared her good nature and wisdom with everyone who knew her. We have lost a great and gracious lady. We are fortunate to have had her in our lives.

Sharon Ferris

February 26, 2010

For the family, I share in your lost of one of the most warmest and gentle of people. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with Catherine and sharing with me such a kind person.

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