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Anna Marie Catanzaro
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ANNA MARIE (HOFRICHTER)
On Wednesday, January 3, 2007 , age 71, of McCandless Twp. Beloved wife of the late John F. Catanzaro; mother of Jon Mark Catanzaro (Judy) of North Hills, Jeffrey Catanzaro of CA, Joel Catanzaro of Wexford, Jarett Catanzaro of Gibsonia and James Catanzaro (Becky) of Ross Twp. Anna Marie was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Anna Hofrichter, her brother Joseph Hofrichter and brother-in-law Robert Kindermann; survived by her sister Barbara Kindermann of Upper St. Clair, James Hofrichter (Marilyn) of Pittsburgh, William Hofrichter (Chanda) of FL, sister-in-law Charlotte Hofrichter of KS, brothers-in-law Joseph Catanzaro (Rose), Frank Catanzaro (Pat) and sisters-in-law Joeen Catanzaro and Emanuella Singhose all of Oakmont. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and six grandchildren Enrico, Bethany, Jarett, Michael, John and Domenic. Anna Marie recently retired as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Diocese of Pittsburgh. She oversaw the development of 12 high schools in the Diocese. Anna Marie previously taught at Elizabeth Seton High School, Bishop Guilfoyle High School and Sacred Heart High School. She held many jobs as Assistant Principal and Coordinator of Personnel. She was Principal at Sacred Heart High School and Assistant Principal at North Catholic. Anna Marie was responsible for planning curriculum, supervision and instructional matters. She was Educational Consultant working with budgets and staffing for the Diocese. Anna Marie dedicated more than 50 years in Catholic education. Friends received Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm at T. B. DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Teresa of Avila Church Saturday 10am. Donations may be made to the Bishops Educational Fund or Crossroads c/o Diocese of Pittsburgh, 111 Blvd. of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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valerie pricener-slavic
December 17, 2007
My very deepest sympathies to the Catanzaro family. To Anna Marie and John, two of the kindest people I have ever known; may God bless you and keep you forever.
Denise R
September 28, 2007
Dear Jim, So very sorry to hear of your Mom and Dad's passing. I did not know them but they sound like they were truely beloved and touched the lives of many. God Bless.
Janet Ortenzo
January 10, 2007
Like all of those who have signed this book before me, there is so much I could say about how Anna Marie Catanzaro (Sister Ann Margaret) touched my life, first as a student at Sacred Heart High School (Class of 1971) and later as the principal of Assumption School in Bellevue. I was fortunate enough to know Anna Marie as our most beloved principal at Sacred Heart (and the only principal who stayed more than one year while I was a student there!) I will always remember her beautiful smile and quick, joyful sense of humor. Twenty years later, I was proud and happy to work with her as a colleague in the Pittsburgh Diocesan Schools. My prayers are with Anna Marie and her family, and I thank her for helping me to realize that my calling, like hers, was to Catholic education.
Denise Sosso-Figlio
January 9, 2007
There are some people who come into our lives who have a lifelong profound affect on them.
In my lifetime, I was fortunate enough to meet Anne Marie. I met her as a teenager while at Sacred Heart and we quickly became friends, a friendship that would last for over 35 years. Anne Marie believed in me and empowered me to believe in myself. We often had long heart to heart talks and she told me that I could be anything or do anything that I set my mind to. Through the years we kept in touch and I was fortunate to meet your Father and each of you when you were younger. I was invited into your home and after I moved to Florida and then Connecticut, we kept in touch by phone, letter and in visits when I came to Pittsburgh.
Anne Marie was a remarkable individual who brought out the best in everyone that she met. She gave of herself and her love freely and enriched my life in an immeasurable way.
You know that she would not want you to mourn her in death, but instead she would ask that you celebrate her life - a life filled with love and unselfishness. I will keep her memory in my mind forever and she will continue to touch me, as I hold her dear in my heart.
Rejoice, God has brought her home!
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Therese DeFazio
January 9, 2007
The news of Sister Ann Margaret's death started to spread through my Sacred Heart friends this week-end, and the news was met with such sorrow. I can only hope that she knew how much we loved her, and valued her. For me personally, she was that unforgetable teacher, and a most valuable role model who had a profound affect on my youth. I still hear her voice inside me, and I know she is part of me forever. She may be in a better place, but our world is a sorrier place for having lost such a beautiful woman of great depth such as our Anne. My sympathy to her family - please know that if her life is measured by the profoundly positive affect she had on others, than her life measures tallest of all.
Sacred heart Class of 1972
Terri DeFazio
Terri DeFazio
January 9, 2007
The word spread this week-end among my Sacred Heart friends of Sister Anne Margaret's death. Everyone who hears of it is touched with sorrow. She was such a dynamic woman, and a major influence in my life. I know she is in a better place, but our world is a sorrier place for having lost a woman of such great calibur. My sincere sympathies to her family - please know, that for those of us who were touched by her, we mourn her also. She is one of those unforgetable teachers and a most valuable role model of my life. I can only hope she knew how much we loved her.
Terri DeFazio
Sacred Heart Class of 1972
Frank Sedlacek
January 8, 2007
Mark, Jeff, Joel, Jarett and Jimmy,
My deepest sympathies to your families
Linda Mackaly
January 7, 2007
Dear Joel and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I hope that the sorrow that dwells in your hearts will soon be lightened by the prayers of others. Comfort will come when you can recall the fun times that you spent with her here.Her spirit lives on in you and will give you peace.
Sincerely,
Fr. Timothy Whalen
January 6, 2007
While I was in the Office of Youth Ministry for eight years I have beautiful memories of Anna Marie's deep faith and her desire to have that faith shared and cherished by every student in a Catholic high school in Pittsburgh. As the Scriptures say, she will now "shine like a star in the heavens". She loved the Lord throughout her life and now the Good Shepherd will hold her in His arms for eternity.
Becki Lewis
January 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Anna Marie's family. She was one of my patients at SJSCC. She was a very sweet woman and I will miss her and her bright beautiful smile. God bless all of you. Becki (Respiratory Care)
Kenneth Oldenski
January 5, 2007
My deepest sympathy upon your loss. You and your loved one will be remembered by me at my celebration of Mass. Sincerely yours, Father Kenneth E. Oldenski, St. Richard Church, Gibsonia, PA
Marge Logsdon
January 5, 2007
I will always hold dear my memories of Anne Marie as the principal who hired me to teach at Sacred Heart, also my alma mater. She inspired me as a woman of deep integrity who committed her energy, intellect, and life to students and teachers. She will be sorely missed.
nancy kennedy SHHS Class of 70
January 5, 2007
What a shining, sparking human being Anna Marie Catanzaro was. I knew her as Sister Anne Margaret when she was the principal at Sacred Heart. She had incredible energy and enthusiasm and a huge heart. She cared deeply about the students and wanted so much for all of us to succeed and be happy. I remember that when she heard that some of the senior class did not have dates for the prom, she arranged blind dates with students from another school. She was always doing things like that. She had a great sense of humor and even tolerated us calling her by her initials, "SAM." She was always smiling.
My class had a wonderful reunion 6 years ago and the only disappointment was that she was unable to come. We all wanted to see her again, and for her to see us, her girls.
It was great to read about her life and her many accomplishments, and to know that she had a family of her own. She had an enormous impact on countless people and was very much loved by all who knew her.
Teresa Lumley
January 4, 2007
Jarett,
We are so sad for you and your family with the passing of your wonderful mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you.
With Love, Teresa and John Lumley and children
mimi Jean Ciancio(neeCammarata)
January 4, 2007
Anna Marie: My wonderful childhood friend who shared hot dogs at Sports Haven, movies at the Rankin Theater, and afternoons at Woodville where she depaired at my bookworm qualities as she exuded boumdless energy. I took my husband, Ralph, to Seton Hill to meet her before our marriage and kept in touch throughout the years. It was a delight to meet John, and we had a wonderful rendezvous in New York City when she and John came to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Anna Marie also came to Saratoga Springs with John for a visit and she came to celebrate my retirement. Wonderful memories, in short, span many years and throughout them all Anna Marie's humor, energy, goodness, and friendship shine through. I loved her always. Warmest regards to Jim and Marilyn and to Sis and Bill. The Hofrichters were always very special to the Cammaratas. I wish I were there to see you all.
Jeanne Schofield Natoli
January 4, 2007
Dear Jarett, Jimmy, Joel, John Mark, Jeff and Families: Please know that our thoughts and prayers from the Schofield families are with you all at this difficult time. We will miss Ann Marie so much but know that she is now in a better place with your father and at peace. Please let us know if we can do anything for you all. Love, Jeanne and Family.
vinent caliguiri
January 4, 2007
jarett and joel sorry to hear aduot your moms passing.take care vincent caliguiri juptier fla
Gina Miller
January 4, 2007
To Anna Marie's Family,
Anna Marie was a truly special person with a loving presence and big heart. She touched so many lives and brightened a room when she walked in. I enjoyed my every moment with her as she had a special sparkle in her eye and a kind word to share. Such a gracious, inspiring and wonderfully warm lady. She will be missed but is truly in a better place.
Jacque Lugar (Lancaster)
January 4, 2007
To the Cantazaro/Hofrichter family.
I was deeply saddened and shocked to see of the passing of Anna Marie. I knew her very closely from when she taught at Elizabeth Seton-in fact, she was my sponsor into the novitiate at Seton Hill. She was a wonderful and caring person with that true sparkle in her eyes. After I left Greensburg, I lost touch with her so you can imagine my shock to see all her wonderful children and grandchildren. She truly is an angel now in Heaven. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers to her family.
Faculty Staff & Students of Seton-La Salle High School
January 4, 2007
Dear Catanzaro family,
Anna Marie was a wonderful person who did so much for our school community and for Catholic education.
Anna Marie (an alumna of Eliz. Seton, one of our predecessor schools) was recognized as a Hall of Fame member, and a few years ago a scholarship was created in her honor. Her memory will live on in our halls and hearts. At this time of loss, know that Anna Marie and you are in our prayers.
Annette Badali
January 4, 2007
Our Sympathy to the entire Catanzaro/Hofrichter family. We are missing a truly wonderful woman - - A loving Aunt who will always be remembered for being warm, beautiful and bright and having a sparkle in her eyes! You are among the angels now, Aunt Anne!
Jim and Annette Badali
Carol Klaus
January 4, 2007
Jarett,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy. I had only been in the company of Anna Marie a few times, but she left a lasting impression of her warmth and friendliness with me.
Jane Morello
January 4, 2007
My sincere condolences to all of Anna Marie's relatives and friends. I hope that you are comforted at this time of grief by wonderful memories of Anna Marie. May she be in a better place now, with John, Joe, Robert and all of her other deceased relatives.
Mary Ironside
January 4, 2007
I knew Anna Marie from her work in the Diocese. Anna Marie came to Saint Paul Seminary for many meetings and it was always my pleasure to see her and speak with her. Anna Marie was a wonderful laldy. You have my deepest sympathy.
Ron "Skinny" McGinnis
January 4, 2007
Jarrett and Families,
My deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers for brighter days ahead.
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