Catherine Riley Prentiss

Catherine Riley Prentiss 1959-2025
Catherine Riley Prentiss, aged 66, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, passed away in the loving presence of her family in Hudson, Florida, on September 8, 2025.
"Cat" was born in Orange, New Jersey in 1959. She moved to Florida in 1981, and married her husband, Karl, in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1988. Cat and Karl relocated to the Tampa area in 1994, where they raised their sons, Stephen and Riley.
Cat's most profound devotion was centered on her role as mother and grandmother, a selfless dedication that came to define her primary purpose in life. Cat never met a stranger; her willingness to comfortably engage with others during even the briefest of encounters exemplified her core belief in the inherent goodness of others. She always put others first with her signature compassion and kindness, regardless of her own needs.
Cat was preceded in death by her stepfather, Fred Peterson, and her father, Thomas Riley. She is survived by her husband, Karl Prentiss; sons Stephen (Emi) Prentiss and Riley Prentiss; grandchildren Tyga Prentiss and Hana Prentiss; her mother, Barbara (Lawrence) Hutson; brother Thomas (Patrice) Riley, and brother Patrick (April) Riley; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Although Cat's physical presence no longer graces our lives, her beautiful spirit will continue to inspire and uplift us. May her memory be a treasured blessing, and may we carry forth her legacy of unconditional love and compassion toward others in all that we do
A celebration-of-life gathering will be held at a date to be announced. The family kindly asks that donations be made in Cat's memory to the Arthritis Foundation.