Catherine V. Nocella

Catherine V. Nocella obituary, Philadelphia, PA

Catherine V. Nocella

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Oct

22

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2531-35 South Broad Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148

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Oct

23

Service

9:00 a.m.

St. Rita's Church

1166 S. Broad Street, philadelphia, PA 19146

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Oct

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Rita's Church

1166 S. Broad Street, philadelphia, PA 19146

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Oct

23

Interment

SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery

1600 South Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064

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Catherine Nocella Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Monti-Rago Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Catherine V (Kitty). October 14, 2025. Beloved Mother of Bernadette M. Nocella. Dear Sister of Ralph (Elaine) Nocella, Richard (the late Mildred) Nocella, Thomas (Mary) Nocella, and the late William (Loretta) Nocella, Joseph (Rita) Nocella, Marie (Frank) Iovacchini, and Ronald Nocella. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, as well as her sidekicks Jewel and Vinnie, and many loving friends.
Thanks and praise to Dr.'s Kasmi (Oncology) and Wilson (Radiation Oncology), as well as their staffs, the Nurses at Penn infusion, as well as their staffs over the years for the excellent care and attention they provided. And for receiving top notch hospice care the last two month from Samaritan Hospice and allowed Catherine to die with pain free grace and dignity.
Relatives and friends are invited to her VIEWING Wednesday Evening October 22, 2025 7:00PM to 9:00PM at THE MONTI RAGO FUNERAL HOME 2531-35 S. Broad St. And Thursday Morning October 23, 2025 9:00AM at the Church of St. Rita of Cascia, 1166 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146. Followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:00AM. INT. SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions be made to The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia 1166 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146, The American Cancer Society 1818 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, or Samaritan Hospice 3906 Church Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

22

Visitation

7:00 p.m.

Monti-Rago Funeral Home

2531-35 South Broad Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148

Send Flowers

Oct

23

Service

9:00 a.m.

St. Rita's Church

1166 S. Broad Street, philadelphia, PA 19146

Send Flowers

Oct

23

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Rita's Church

1166 S. Broad Street, philadelphia, PA 19146

Send Flowers

Oct

23

Interment

SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery

1600 South Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Monti-Rago Funeral Home, Inc.

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.