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Katherine O'Sullivan Obituary

Her most precious time was with her family Katherine O'Sullivan, 82, of Millstone Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she moved to Staten Island and was a parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church for 45 years, then settled in Millstone Township in 2003. She enjoyed traveling to Ireland to visit family. Her most precious time was spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Hannah Murphy; sister, Noreen Forlenza and her husband Gennaro. Katherine is survived by her husband of 61 years, Timothy O'Sullivan; children, Cornelius O'Sullivan and his wife, Catherine of Staten Island, Joan Romano and her husband, Christopher of Millstone Township, Karen Cagnetta and her husband, Richard of Millstone Township; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Neroladakis and her husband, Nico, Leanne Matthews and her husband, Douglas, Kirsten Romano, Victoria Cagnetta, Mark Cagnetta; great grandchildren, Oliver, Elizabeth, Nicolas, Vincent, Emily; brother, Michael Murphy and his wife, Theresa of Monroe; sister, Joan Baldinger and her husband, Edward of Middletown; and many loving nieces and nephews. A visitation for Katherine will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her 10:00 AM Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Millstone Township. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Burial Park, Jamesburg NJ 08831. For those who desire, memorial contributions in Katherine's name may be made to the National Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Conference, https://curelgmd2i.networkforgood.com/. For information, directions, or condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Staten Island Advance from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2021.

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Eileen Reen Murphy

October 5, 2021

My heartfelt sympathy to all Kays family. May The Lord grant Kay eternal Happiness and comfort all her family.

Kathie Hemmes

October 5, 2021

My deepest sympathies to the entire family. I have the fondest memories of her. She was a wonderful and kind neighbor. You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Tom & Ursula Mahoney

October 4, 2021

We are so sorry Neil and Family. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of you Mom. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.

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