Catherine Elizabeth Schlupf

Catherine Elizabeth Schlupf
February 16, 1937 – February 4, 2025
Catherine Elizabeth Schlupf was born on February 16, 1937, in The Bronx, NY, to Edward and Catherine Barrell. As the eldest of five siblings, she was raised in Bellerose, NY, and graduated from Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School. In 1958, she earned a degree in Sociology from Hunter College. After college, Cathie met the love of her life, John Schlupf, and they married on November 21, 1959. Together, they raised their two children, John and Carole, in Freehold, NJ, where Cathie dedicated herself to helping others in her role as a hospital Social Worker. In 2000, Cathie and John relocated to Northern Virginia to be closer to family. Cathie appreciated life's simple joys, like relaxing at the beach, traveling, playing Mah Jong, reading, and spending quality time with her loved ones, especially her children and grandchildren.
Cathie passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her son, John Schlupf (Beth), her daughter, Carole Gunn (Charlie), and her cherished grandchildren, Chandler Rombes (Niko), Demiah Schlupf, and Charlie, Catie, and Sean Gunn. Cathie was predeceased by her beloved husband, John, as well as her sisters, Patricia Byrne and Eileen Carney. She is also survived by her brothers, Robert Barrell and Thomas Barrell. In her final years, Cathie received loving care from Hirut Mankr and the dedicated staff at Brightview Fair Oaks. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) in Cathie's memory.