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Catherine DiGirolamo Obituary

DiGIROLAMO CATHERINE ``KAY', on March 22, 2003 of Harrowgate, in her 82nd year, beloved wife of Dominic F. for 52 years, loving mother of Debi Conway, Kathy, Donna, Edd, Tom, Jack and the late Bobby (her little angel) DiGirolamo and sister of Harry, Edward and the late Robert Killian. Sadly missed by 5 grandsons, many cousins, nieces, nephews and by her loyal dog Ladibelle. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wed. 9 A.M. at St. Joan of Arc Church, Frankford Ave. and Atlantic St. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial 10 A.M. Interment private. Family prefers a donation in her memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, 2 International Plaza, Suite 245, Phila., PA 19113. Arr. by NULTY FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 25, 2003.

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Tug

November 11, 2024

Hi MomMom. I was thinking of you today because of the upcoming holidays and how you and PopPop were the glue that held everyone together. The tight little house on Tioga st where everyone squeezed into the folding tables and chairs, while walking into the house smelled like you were cleaning and cooking at the same time. I wish you were around to see how everyone from your family has flourished and grown. Love you.

Jack Dee

September 24, 2022

Hi Mom, sending up a new Angel; please help Dave get his "wings". Love you always, Jack

Jack

September 24, 2022

Your LoveLight will continue to shine with a Smile in my Voice and a Song in my Heart...Forever with me in Spirit. Your Grateful & Blessed Youngest Son, Jack

Mary's Image on tree stump

Donna DiGirolamo

March 21, 2019

"Mom, memories flooding my mind at this time of year, still miss you every day, and that will never change. As you watch over the ever growing family, I know you are forever smiling at the new little additions, and so very proud!" In Love Light always, your daughter Donna XO

Kathy

March 23, 2017

Mom - Missing you, especially now that we finally have a little girl in the family. You would just love your beautiful great-granddaughter, and I know she would love you right back. I have a feeling that part of your soul is in her, and that makes me happy. Miss you much .... Love, Kathy xoxo

Debi

March 21, 2017

Mom,
I'm sure you are smiling down on the beautiful little baby Loralei, your new great-granddaughter! Kathy is now the "Mom Mom" to the girl you always wished for! Please watch over her always!

Debi Conway

March 21, 2017

Still miss you, Mom ♡...the void can never be filled...

Kathy

March 24, 2013

Still missing you. Can't believe it's been 10 years already. Keep watching over us. Love you always.

March 22, 2013

Ten long years without you Mom...seems like forever when I last got to see you, although in some ways it seems like just yesterday. Miss you so much Mom...you are always in my heart. Xxxooo. Debi

Kathy

December 24, 2012

One more Holiday without you, Mom.....Miss you so much. Love you always....

Donna Dee

December 24, 2012

Mom.....Thinking about you at this time, and I want to thank you for all your help and guidance as you continue to be with all of us in your new life with family and friends......in Love Light, your daughter, Donna XO

December 23, 2012

Happy Birthday Mom! Will never forget your smiling face or your warm, loving ways...miss you so very much! Love, Debi

Debi

March 22, 2012

Hi Mom,
Nine long years, and you are still as strong in my heart and mind as ever...please watch over us...miss you..love you always...

Kathy and Dave

December 23, 2011

Another birthday in Heaven for you, Mom. We still miss you so much, especially now, during the Holidays that you made so special for us. Love you always.

Debi

March 22, 2011

Mom,
Another year without you here....still miss you very much...I talk to you often, I hope you can hear me...please watch over us, especially when this life gets difficult...we need all the help we can get...you are always in my heart...love,

December 25, 2010

Mom,
It's that time of year again, and so so different without you. You would be 90! You would not have been very happy here, so I am happy you are happy, and life goes on until we meet again.......
Love Light, daughter Donna Dee, RFL, CO

Kathy Dee

December 23, 2010

Mom,

Another birthday for you in Heaven. We miss you so much, especially around the Holidays. Thank you for being the special Mom that you still are; you're always with us.
Love always,

Donna DiGirolamo

March 23, 2010

Mom,
Just a note to your guest book, even though you know my love and memories are very vivid evey day, as is the rest of the family. Until our hearts and minds are united again in spirit body, the love bond will last here on earth, and the energy from your Love Light is very strong, so "Thank You" for always being around, with much love always in my heart, your daughter, Donna X0

Kathy

March 22, 2010

Dear Mom,

Seven years .... seems like forever ago; seems like just yesterday. You are missed so much. I can still hear your voice and your great laugh. I hope you're watching over us; we need you. Always in my thoughts and prayers. Love you,

March 21, 2010

Mom,
Another year has flown by, another year without you. Been thinking of you all day. Still wish I could pick up the phone and talk to you, or drop by with the grandkids to see you. Life truly has not been the same since you left us. Still miss you, always will...love, Deb

Donna DiGirolamo

December 23, 2009

Wow Mom, can't believe you would have been 89! Your birthday, Christmas... all wonderful memories with the whole family because of you. Miss you very much, and please if you could, help us see our way through all our hard times right now, in Love Light, missing you with much love and thoughts always....your daughter, Donna XO
Many thoughts of you too Dad, love you. XO

Debi

December 23, 2009

Hi Mom,

Happy Birthday Mom! We sure do miss you here. Christmas is just not the same without you. I still can't believe I am the "mom mom" now! You would get such a kick out of your great-grandsons! We got a snowstorm the other day, and I wanted to pick up the phone and call you--I thought about how you would have hated the snow & cold and you would have been burning palm for it to stop! I talk to you often, I hope you can hear me. Please watch over your grandsons, especially Ian, he needs it right now.
Love you and miss you Mom, always....

Kathy and Dave

December 22, 2009

Hi Mom,

A day early, but I wanted to make sure I got to do this for you. Well, another birthday for you in Heaven. Now, especially during the Holidays, we really miss you and wish you were still with us. You were the one who made Christmas for us, and it hasn't been - and won't ever be - the same. Loving you and thinking of you every day.
Always ....

Debi

March 23, 2009

Mom,
I can't believe it's been six years already...the loss of you still hurts, and I miss you all the time--especially now that I am a grandmother myself. I keep thinking about how good you were with AJ and Ian and how much they loved their Mom-Mom. There are times when I still want to pick up the phone and call you. I wish you could be here to see Ethan & Anthony, but I know you are watching us from above. Love you Mom!

Kathy

March 22, 2009

Well, Mom, it's been six years already ... seems like so long ago, but still seems like yesterday. You are missed and loved very much. Happy Anniversary in Heaven.
Love, your daughter

Donna DiGirolamo

December 24, 2008

Hello Mom!
Just wanted to say how much I am thinking of you, yesterday being your earth birthday, and tomorrow is Christmas. Thank you for always being here for me, appreciate all your help, I love you and miss you very much, always in Love Light, your daughter, Donna XO

Kathy

December 23, 2008

Hi Mom,

Happy 5th Birthday in Heaven. I'm sure this year it got a little more interesting up there. ;-) The Holidays just haven't been the same since you left, but we do have your two adorable great-grandsons to help us enjoy them. Still thinking of you and missing you much.
Love, your daughter,

May 12, 2008

Just thinking of you on Mother's Day and missing you very much.

Love, Kathy

Debi Conway

March 22, 2008

Hi Mom,
Five years and in some ways it feels like just yesterday....still very much missing you....you now have another great grandson, wish you could be here to see him...keep watching over us, Mom....thinking of you not just today but every day....love you always, Debi

Donna DiGirolamo

March 22, 2008

Wow.....5 years. Everything changed that day Mom, forever.
Thanks for being there for all of us at our times of need and guidance. I am going to sing "Love Light" in dedication of you tonight at karaoke.
Always in my thoughts, feel you in my heart, missing you even more today,
Love, your daughter, Donna

Kathy

March 21, 2008

Hi Mom,

I can't help reliving the most horrible day of my life 5 years ago and wishing there was something we could have done to help you stay with us. It seems like forever since you've been gone, but that day will always seem like it just happened.
We still miss you very much, and wish you could know your great-grandsons like you knew your grandsons. They would have loved you, too.
Keep watching over us; we still need your Motherly love, even from Heaven.
Miss you....
Love,
Kathy and Dave

Debi Conway

December 26, 2007

Hi Mom,

Another birthday has passed, and we miss you just as much...time does not heal everything...wish you could see Ethan, he is so beautiful, so awesome, you would enjoy him so much..and big blue eyes, who would ever have thought that! Miss you Mom, always in my heart and thoughts...Love, Debi

Donna DiGirolamo

December 24, 2007

Thanks for the E-Mail Mom, miss you so much....,visit anytime, In Love Light, your daughter, Donna XO

Kathy

December 23, 2007

Hi Mom,

Another birthday and Christmas for you in Heaven. We really miss you, Mom. I wish you were here to see your great grandchild(ren). I know you'd enjoy them so much. But I also know you're taking care of them, and us, every day.

Happy birthday, and Merry Christmas to our Mom angel.

Love, your daughter,

Thom DiGirolamo

December 23, 2007

Dearest MOM (Saint Kay Dee)...I cherish the thought because You sure earned it!! I talk to you , I hear you , and I feel you. And I miss your physical presence. Remembering your earthly birthday. I will always love you ...Your ever greatful son Tom

Kathy and Dave

March 25, 2007

Hi Mom,
Even though this entry is late, you were never out of my mind. It seems like so long since we've heard your laugh and seen your beautiful face. But at times, it seems like yesterday. I know you're happy and watching over us. You would absolutely LOVE your great-grandson. He's so beautiful, but you already know that. ;-)
Happy 4th Birthday in Heaven, Mom. Love you and miss you a LOT.

Donna DiGirolamo

March 22, 2007

Four years Mom, wow! What do you think of your great grandson, pretty incredible eyes huh, first blue eyed in the family.
I think of you quite often, lots of real good memories. Really do wonder how you endured all your pain. Miss the family fun so much..........I am happy Mom, and I know you accept Randy, 'cause I feel you around & laughing. He would have fit right in with you and all the other jokesters in the family! I love you Mom, happy 4th birthday in heaven..........your daughter, Donna
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Debi Conway

March 22, 2007

Hi Mom,

Well, four years have passed and we are still missing you just as much.
I think of you often, and I hope you can hear me when I talk to you.
Please keep watching over us. Wish you were here to see your "great grandson"! Love you Mom.
Love, Debi

Donna DiGirolamo

December 24, 2006

Hi Mom,
I couldn't stop thinking about you on your birthday and how the holidays were all around you, and we were your holidays. If it wasn't for you, we would of never had the great Christmas's you managed to pull all together, and when you left us, that all died too.
I know you are with us always, but I just wanted you to know I never stop thinking about you, and the last time I looked in your eyes as I was leaving for the airport and we knew that was the last time. I love you Mom, and miss you sooooo much. Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas in Love Light, your daughter, Donna XO

Kathy

December 23, 2006

Hi Mom,
Happy third birthday in Heaven. I know you are very happy now, but we really miss you. The Holidays haven't been the same since you've been gone. You were our "star" on top of the tree.
Thinking of you all the time.
Love, Kathy

Kathy

May 14, 2006

Mom,

Another Mother's Day without you. We miss you very much. Love you always,

Your daughter,

Kathy

March 29, 2006

Mom,

This entry is late because we were away, but you were in my thoughts the entire time. It seems like so long ago in some ways, but in other ways I remember it like it was yesterday. I guess it will always be like that. You are missed more than you could ever imagine. I'm glad you're where you are now and at peace.

Love you always,

Your daughter,

Debi Conway

March 26, 2006

Hi Mom,



I can't believe it's been three years since we lost you...in some ways it feels like yesterday. Although our lives have continued to move on, it hasn't been the same since the day God called you home. I know you are watching over us, and that thought comforts me. We all miss you very much, but I know someday we'll see you again.

Love you Mom!

Love,

Debi

Debi Conway

December 24, 2005

Happy Birthday Mom! You've been in my thoughts alot recently, and I miss you very much. I know you are watching over us, and I am thankful for that. You're always in my heart.

Love, Debi

Kathy

December 24, 2005

Hi Mom,

Another birthday in Heaven for you ---- I know you're happy now. We really miss you, especially this time of the year. Keep watching over us, that makes us feel comforted. It's just not the same since you left us; but, we're doing what we can to keep the family together.

Love you. Your daughter,

Thomy DiGirolamo

December 23, 2005

Hello Mom..... "Happy Birthday".....I am reminiscing the good memories of you today in my mind, heart and soul and smiling. Thank You... Miss talkin 2 u....... I Love You Thomy

Kathy

May 8, 2005

Happy Mother's Day, Mom.

I miss you.

Love,

Thomy DiGirolamo

March 23, 2005

Hey Mom ....Had a strong sense of felling of you today and thats when I realized what the date was. I really miss you and your love. I think of you often Mom especially when I am alone doing something ,hearing something or seeing something that you either shared with me or taught me and I pause and smile. I couldnt get rid of you even if I tried Mom Its true what they say Mom you dont know what you have till its gone, so true. Life goes on and knowing that you have reached the pinnacle of life makes it conforting. Miss you lots and your love is with me thomy

Donna DiGirolamo

March 23, 2005

Well Mom, guess you could say this is your second birthday.....miss you.I am glad you are no longer on Tioga St. and you are safe in Gods Light watching and guiding us,thank you,Mom, we all feel you, and you know how much we all love you and miss you, and how difficult the adjustment has been. We will do our best to keep US family...Much Love and happy thoughts are sent out to you with Love light energy, with love in my heart and your face and voice in my mind...XO, daugter Donna

Kathy

March 22, 2005

Hi Mom,

Well, it's been two years since the darkest day in our family happened. The light went out as soon as you left us. They say time heals, but it sure doesn't seem that way. Don't worry, though -- we're doing our best to keep your family the way you always tried to keep it: together. I think you must know how much you're loved and missed; and you always will be. Keep watching over us, please. It's the only consolation we have right now, knowing that you and Bobby are there for us.

In my heart always, your daughter,

Debi

March 22, 2005

"The Broken Chain"



We little knew that morning that God

Was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly,

In death we do the same.



It broke our hearts to lose you,

You did not go alone;

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.



You left us peaceful memories,

Your love is still our guide;

And though we can not see you,

You are always at our side.



Our family chain is broken,

And nothing seems the same;

But as God calls us one by one,

THE CHAIN will link again.



Author Unknown



Mom, you were always the main link to our family chain. I love and miss you very much.



PS You must have been very happy when Ladibelle joined you in heaven.

I am glad she is able to sleep at your side once again.

Love always,

Debi

March 21, 2005

Hi Mom,



The last two years have flown by, and some things are just a blur...sometimes I feel like I am in a dream and I will wake up and we will all be together again, a happy family. But all that changed the day you left us, and things were never the same, and never will be again. All I can do is keep thinking of all the happiness and love you gave to me (and AJ & Ian), and cherish the memories we have. I don't understand why things happened the way they have, but I've always believed (and you taught me) that everything happens for a reason....I miss you Mom, and think of you often. I know you are listening when I talk to you. Please continue to watch over us. You are forever in my heart.

Love,

Debi

Debi Conway

December 23, 2004

Happy Birthday Mom...those were the first words out of my mouth when I awoke this morning...it made me sad knowing I couldn't tell you in person. Still, I take comfort in the fact that you are now in a better place, and in no pain. Part of me feels the need to tell you all that has happened since you've been gone, but I know that you already know. Miss you so very much Mom, you're always in my heart. Love from AJ and Ian too.

Love,

Debi

Donna DiGirolamo

December 23, 2004

Thinking of you,Mom, and all that you cherished

And in a moment, seems everythings perished

Your home, your dolls, your precious Bell

And the effects on the family?.....only time will tell

Pictures and cards you saved all these years

and what has happened, brings me to tears.

I know you are happy, on this your birthday

Surrounded in Love Light, everyday

Unimportant now are all these things

Flying around, on your gift of wings

Mom, I miss you so much, but I am happy knowing you are not in pain, and with many loved ones, and pets.I know you celebrate a new birth-day now, but I just want to pick up the phone today and call you.......,holidays are really rough, and now I know they were ALL YOU!

I Love you Mom, and miss you sooooooooooo much, feel you around, and know you are always there, with all of us. In Love Light

your daughter, Donna xoxoxoxoxox

daughter, Kathy

December 23, 2004

Happy Birthday, Mom. It's the second birthday and Christmas that you won't be spending with us here, but I know you're celebrating with your loved ones with you in Heaven. It seems like you've been gone for so long; sometimes I still think I can call you to talk to you. I really miss you. Things haven't been and will never be the same since you left us. Thank you for watching over us -- we all feel your presence, and it's very comforting.

Love you forever,

Thomy DiGirolamo

December 13, 2004

Hey Mom....... :) I feel and here you all the time...I know you are there with every breath I take...I think back alot to all the good things you did and how you gave me strenth in you own unique way.I feel your warm smile and tenderness .This may sound strange but I feel that I know and love you more than I ever have now that you are gone.There are alot of times I want to tell you something that I wish I could of when you were here with us but then again I know you hear me anyway. I know you have done a few things for me and I thank you for that...I'm looking forward to seeing you again some day...but until then I'll do what I can on earth here to make you smile...because Eu amo vose d'mice...Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas and Hi to all where you are. P.S. It must be unbeleivable and beautiful Mom.... Thinking of You and I Miss You Very Much xoxoxoxo

Donna DiGirolamo

March 23, 2004

Mom,

One year ago today

You suddenly slipped away

Another life, a peaceful place

Your time to leave the human race



Time here,it seems has hurried by

There are moments when I still cry

Realizing now, your're really gone

And how life continues to march on

and on..Miss You,love your

daughter, Donna

Debi Conway

March 21, 2004

Mom,



I can't believe it's been an entire year since we lost you. In many ways, it seems like only yesterday. It's been tough, learning to live without seeing you, hearing your laughter...we miss you dearly, but take comfort in knowing you are in a better place, surrounded by eternal joy and peace. Keep watching over us....I will carry your love with me each and every day of my life.

Until we meet again,

Debi

Your daughter, Kathy

March 21, 2004

Well, Mom, it's been a year. And even though it seems like only yesterday, a lot has happened and is changing since you left us. I still miss hearing your voice and especially your laugh; and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Hopefully you've been at peace and are happy with God. I know you are still watching over us as you did in your lifetime here. Time goes on, but the memories are still fresh in our hearts. You are and will be missed and loved forever.

Debi Conway

December 24, 2003

Mom,



I know you heard me singing "Happy Birthday" to you yesterday, because I feel you with me so very often. I hope you had the happiest birthday ever, celebrating with Bobby and the many other loved one whom you are with now. It wasn't so happy here without you, but we're trying. We miss you so much, and it will be difficult having Christmas without you. We love you and you are always in our hearts.

Love,



Debi, AJ and Ian

daughter, Donna (Dee) DiGirolamo

December 23, 2003

Mom,

December 23rd....It has always been that way

To pick up the phone, and dial home

To wish you a "Happy Birthday"

And later, the whole family there

Celebrate you, your laughter so rare

You have always been the center

Of this heartfilled holiday

A Daughter, a Sister, a Mom and a Wife

With a nick name of "Kay', all through your life

Singing songs of joy, in the 'morn, noon and night

As you celebrate today, in all your Christmas Lights

With Jesus and Bobby, Oh what a sight!

Happy Birthday to you Mom.......

....Enjoy..In-Joy, God's Love Light.



I miss you very much, but I know you are happy and in peace, and with us always. Love you, Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven......your daughter, Donna XO

Kathy

December 23, 2003

Mom,

You would have been celebrating your 83rd birthday today, but instead, you're celebrating with the Angels every day. We miss you very much. It just won't be Christmas without you ....

Love always,

Your daughter,

Kathy DiGirolamo

September 22, 2003

Mom,

Six months ago today

God took you away.

We miss your voice and face;

Our hearts now own a space

Where your memory will live on

Even though your "life" is gone.



I can't believe how the time has flown, yet it seems like an eternity without you here. You are missed and loved always.

Your loving daughter,

Kathy

Nicholas R. Lezoche

April 5, 2003

My deepest sympathies to all

Rosemarie Waldram (Killian)

April 4, 2003

Dear God-Mother….

Heaven will be a kinder place with you there…writing songs for the angles…



Uncle Dom and Cousins…….



May your strong faith, help you in your time of sorrow…there will be a great void in your hearts….

Aunt Kay left a little of herself with all who knew her…



My husband always laughs at my great love of Christmas decorating.. I told him about Aunt Kay and how the house was always a Christmas wonderland even the outside of the house looked like a big Christmas present…

It was then I realized I must have gotten that from her….

She was a kind and gentle person and will be greatly missed..



Love and prayers

RO









“It's not what you take when you leave this world

behind you.. It's what you leave behind you when you go."

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but rather by the moments that take our breath away"

Thomy DiGirolamo

April 1, 2003

I love you mom...and I know you are happy and pain free. I also know that you have received a huge great reward for all the work of yourself you shared with everyone here on earth. You will be missed greatly

Thomy DiGirolamo

April 1, 2003

Dearest Mom....You were the Heart and Soul of the family while you where here on earth.You guided us with so much Love and care that its hard to believe that one human can give so much love and live with so much pain as you did.You are the most beautiful person I know and I thank God for letting Him share you with us.I will miss you Mom very very much. Until we meet again...Love your ever grateful son

Vanessa Asay

March 28, 2003

Well,Mrs. "D" as I called you for all those years. I will miss you in my heart. You and your family have always treated me so well. I know you will be in Heaven with your loved ones. I thank you and Mr. "D" for your daughter Donna as she has taugt me alot and brought Light to my life. Hope you all stay well and know that my family and I are thinking of you. By "Kay".

Jason

March 28, 2003

I apologize to everyone that I couldn't have been home. I'll never forget when I was at the house on the 50th Anniversary and Pop was singing to Mom-mom. And she was so happy. I was sitting next to her and watching her. I told her that I want to have that with someone one day. She just smiled and I was so happy for the both of them, to be together forever. That's one thing I will always take from Mom-mom and Pop and the whole family. So much love.





I will miss you Mom-mom and I am glad Tug was able to tell you that I love you.





your grandson,



Jay

Kathy DiGirolamo

March 28, 2003

To My Mom,



I can't put into words what you mean to me. I have become the person I am today because of your guidance and love. I feel so fortunate to be your first-born and to have had so many wonderful years with you. So many people loved you, and you have no idea how many you influenced in your lifetime. We will miss your smiling face and wonderful laugh, but we know that you're an angel and that you're with Bobby watching over us.



Love forever, Kathy

Debi

March 28, 2003

Mom,



You taught me so much about life through your own example: about strength, about faith, about determination, about caring, about giving, about sacrifice, and especially about love...I am so proud and fortunate to have had such a wonderful human being as my mother...I take comfort in the fact that you are now with Bobby in heaven, and know that someday we will all be together again...I love you Mom, you are the best...



Your loving daughter,

Debi

Karen Hill

March 27, 2003

'Mrs. Di', a wonderful spiritual person who influenced my life more than she probably ever knew. Her devotion to the Blessed Mother, her burning of blessed votive candles in little shines that she would set up in her home, burning of palm to keep away the rain during our softball seasons, feeling welcomed as if I were in my own home and many more memories. I have grown into the person I am today because of the many persons that God has touch my life thru and Mrs. Di was one such person. God Bless her and may she rest in eternal peace.

Teresa Atwell

March 26, 2003

Dear Jack,

I was sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Teresa

Natalie Dillon

March 26, 2003

Hi Debbie

I was saddened to hear of your loss of your mother.



Please take care and if you need an ear, I am here.



Natalie

Sona Bischopink

March 25, 2003

Dear "D" family, we were very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



Love,

Sona and Harry

Donna M. DiGirolamo

March 25, 2003

My Dearest Mother,

Thank you for appearing to me right after you left us on earth....I know now you are with Bobby, and "Flying With The Angels".

I Love you, and will miss you until I am with you again, your second in line, lovingly, daughter Donna Maria

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Dechert LLP

March 25, 2003

We're very sorry to hear about your loss. You're in our thoughts. The staff at Dechert.

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