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for CATHERINE ABATE
Leslie Friedman
May 13, 2023
Cathy, I see you very clearly as though we were just in a class together. You are a beautiful person inside and out. You will stay in my heart.
Leslie Friedman
May 13, 2019
Dear Catherine, Cathy, Our class will have our 50th reunion, June 6-9. I will feel your presence and remember your beauty, your lovely laugh, and your great intelligence. I know I will see you walking across campus, not just at the memorial for lost classmates, but with your vigor and grace at all events. I was so lucky to be your friend. Always.
Hershel Katz
May 13, 2019
I worked with Catherine at Legal Aid Society for many years
It seems appropriate to remember her again since we are having a 70s Re-Union this Saturday, May 18, 2019 of people who worked with her in the 70s.
Approximately 70 of us are gathering there including her husband, Ron Kligerman.
I am sure many of us will share fond memories of Catherine with each other while we are there.
Hershel Katz
May 13, 2019
You are still sorely missed, particularly, since many of us who worked with you at the Legal Aid Society are holding a 70's Legal Aid Re-Union on Saturday, May 18, 2019, where approximately 70 of us will gather, I am sure your name and memory will be brought up with fond memories of your relationship with us. Your husband, Ron Kligerman will be there and am sure he will share with us fond memories of you.
Candy Crane Nathanson
May 24, 2014
Cathy,as we called her, was a sweet,quiet spoken, lovely, strong and determined lady all the way back to elementary school-all her old friends were saddened to hear of her passing.
Marilyn T.
May 22, 2014
I met Catherine when I represented her in a lawsuit against the Division of Human Rights. She was incredibly gracious, particularly since it was one of my first cases and first trial. Years later, I volunteered for her campaign as Attorney General, knowing that she would be amazing in that position. I would bring my infant daughter to campaign headquarters. One day, Catherine received some unfairly bad press and was visibly upset. She came out of her office and lovingly scooped my daughter from the floor. Catherine proceeded to return to her office, where she returned phone calls and met with staffers, all the while playing with my daughter on her lap. I have always remembered that image. My sincerest condolences to her entire family on the loss of a dedicated public servant and most gracious and caring human being.
Marilyn T.
May 21, 2014
I met Catherine when I was a young Assistant Attorney General and represented her in her capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Human Rights. She had no idea it was my first trial, and was so incredibly gracious. Years later, I worked on her campaign for Attorney General. I would bring my infant daughter to campaign headquarters. Once, after receiving some particularly bad press, she came out of her office, scooped my daughter up from the floor, and took the baby back to her office. Catherine played with her while returning more phone calls and talking to staff members. I never forgot that image. Please accept my sincerest condolences. She was really an extraordinary woman and a dedicated public servant.
Bill Dowling
May 21, 2014
I was so sorry to learn of Catherine 's passing and my deepest condolences to her Family. She and Ron and I worked together at the Legal Aid Society many years ago. Bright, articulate, progressive, and congenial, we were all lucky to have such a vibrant person to know and care for. A great loss , but many wonderful memories and accomplishments.Again my sympathy to her Family.
Peter Swords
May 21, 2014
She was one of the very best persons around! I am deeply saddened.
Kenneth J. Knuckles
May 21, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family of my former colleague, Catherine Abate. Her public service as a commissioner and elected official,as well as her leadership of a community health network,constitue an enduring legacy of her work on behalf of others.May she rest in peace. Ken Knuckles
May 21, 2014
I am one of the many individuals who partnered with Catherine on public health in NYC and was greatly touched by her grace, vision, commitment and dignity. Catherine improved so very many lives. It is my hope that her family takes some comfort from hearing more about that during this very difficult time. We will all miss Catherine greatly.
Blayne Cutler
Alisa Costa
May 21, 2014
Catherine was a mentor and someone for whom I always held a deep respect. She will be dearly missed.
May 21, 2014
My Sincere condolences to Catherine's family. Rest in Peace Catherine.
Ms. E. Padilla, LMSW
Gail Bluestone
May 21, 2014
So sad to hear about Cathy's passing. In high school (Atlantic City) Cathy was always at the top of the class and admired by many. I am not surprised to read about her many accomplishments. Condolences to her family.
Ronda Trifiletti
May 21, 2014
My deep condolences to Cathy's family. We rode the bus to ACHS each morning. I knew she was meant for great things. Brilliant and kind. A special friend that will truly be missed.
Leslie Friedman
May 21, 2014
Please accept my most sincere sympathy. Cathy and I became friends from the first week of freshman year at Vassar. We were in Politcal Science classes together. She matched her intelligence, determination, and gracious beauty to real life political science. I am so very saddened by this dreadful loss. Although I am far away geographically, I hold her lovely self in my heart.
Michelle Lopez
May 21, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family in this time of loss. Catherine was a boss that I truly admired her leadership. I learned a lot as a staff and was honored to be a staff that served under her leadership.
Robert M. Goldberg, M.D.
May 20, 2014
I am one of the many classmates from Cathy's Atlantic City High School background. Her passing has hit us heavily, as we have lost one of our beloved own. May her family be comforted at this difficult time.
ileen blumberg
May 20, 2014
Cathy was a friend from grammar school and high school, I have some great memories of our fun together. Let's twist again cathy!
Yvette Walker
May 20, 2014
I am going to miss my boss and friend. She taught me a lot. My deepest condolences to Ron, Kyle, Kip and all of her CHN family.
Hershel Katz
May 20, 2014
Catherine and I worked together at Legal Aid many, many years ago. She was a good lawyer and an even better friend.
She will be missed by many.
Martin Horn
May 20, 2014
A warm and wonderful person, great public servant and leader
James F. Keating
May 20, 2014
I would like to extend my sympathy to her family. I graduated high school with her and was proud that I knew her and the great work she did in her life.
Kenny Agosto
May 20, 2014
My heart breaks for this wonderful, intelligent,humble, good person. I met Catherine when she was a state senator in Albany during lobby day, she smiled and listen and acted. I knew then she was my friend for life. I really got to know her during her statewide campaign for State Attorney general when she ran for AG in '98 we bonded forever. She has meant so much for her family, friends, colleagues, constituents, and patients from all over New York. Ron, Kyle, Lisa,and family my family accompanies our profound sentiments. May G-d bless her and keep her spirit and you as you go through this extraordinary time. Marty, Samara, tony, Larry and I will always have the summer of 1998... Love Ken xo
May 20, 2014
Cathy's list of accomplishments did not surprise me. She was such a bright and caring person in high school. That is the girl I remember so well and I regret that we lost touch. RIP Judy Mendelsohn, Margate, NJ
Savannah Hornback
May 20, 2014
Love and light to all those who were blessed by your presence and fight for healthcare equality.
Scot Hirschfield
May 20, 2014
Catherine Abate was simply an exceptional person who gracefully left her mark in so many ways. I will never forget when some of us tennis kids spent the weekend at the apartment on Mercer St. It was our first New York City experience and she made us feel so welcome and comfortable. I always think of her sitting on the court writing speeches while we trained. With all her civic responsibilities, her top priority was always being the most supportive tennis parent to Kyle. She was the calming influence that Kyle and Ron depended on so much in the hyper-competitive junior tennis scene. May she rest in peace.
May 20, 2014
Roland Thau
JoAnne DeCicco Barbieri
May 20, 2014
Cathy was my friend from grammar school and high school. This is so very sad. Please accept my deepest sympathy to Cathy's family. What wonderful memories of times spent with her family in Margate.
Shirley V Dennis
May 20, 2014
My sincere sympathy to Community Healthcare Network family. Catherine was a hard working and passionate leader.
Clare Moore
May 19, 2014
Sending my deepest sympathies to Ron, and the entire Kliegerman and Abate families. So sorry for your loss.
MARY ANN SALLEY
May 19, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Catherine was such a good person. She hired me for an executive position at the NYC Probation Department. We kept in touch briefly after she left and went to Corrections. So sorry we did not keep in touch. For someone that worked in government she was unique because she was a good, caring person. God needed a good caring person in heaven and he has now taken her to be with him. Will keep her and the family in prayer. May God Bless you all.
Barbara Hobens
May 19, 2014
Too soon to leave; heartfelt sympathy to her family. In the `90's our fight to save beloved Pier 84 (now rebuilt and a jewel of the Hudson River Park) was successful due to her passion, wisdom, and her understanding. Rest in Peace and thank you.
Ed Shaw
May 19, 2014
Over the many years that I'd known Catherine she always gave you a smile and acknowledge who you were. She had a keen memory of the advocacy an individual took part in. She will be missed but may her enduring spirit live on in each of us. Catherine was an example of true grit may she now rest in peace.
May 19, 2014
I am so sorry your family has suffered this loss. Please draw close (James 4:8) to our heavenly father because he will provide the strength needed to cope during this difficult time.
Sandi Franklin
May 19, 2014
She will be sorely missed by all she touched
My prayers go out to her family and dearest friends
Donna Futterman, MD
May 19, 2014
I am so sorry for your and our loss. I first knew Catherine in the late 1970's and 80s when she was a courageous and generous district leader. As she rose to greater positions of responsibility, her inner core of justice burned more brightly each year. She will be missed- as a leader and woman.
Richard Reibstein
May 19, 2014
Having had the privilege of working with Catherine is one I will always recall. Her passion, transparency, compliance, wit, intelligence, grace, and charm are just a few of the qualities Catherine had that set her apart. Who could possibly ask for a better client. I will miss her very much, but am happy to know she has left CHN in such a wonderful position due to her unique skills and efforts. Our heartfelt condolences to Catherine's entire family from Rich Reibstein of Pepper Hamilton.
May 19, 2014
My sincere sympathies for your loss. May God the Hearer of Prayer bring you comfort-Matthew 5:4
Ronda Kotelchuck
May 19, 2014
Catherine was a force of nature for all that is good and right and just. She was a paragon for us all. She was a giant. We will miss her sorely.
Liz Abzug
May 19, 2014
My deepest condolences to all of her family.
She was a ardent public activist leader and gave herself in order to make a better world!
May she rest in peace.
Jack Hirschfield
May 19, 2014
We will always remember the great times and wonderful experiences that we shared with Catherine. She was an ace. May she rest in peace.
S Smith
May 19, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family. May you draw strength and comfort from our Grand Creator during this difficult time--
(Isa. 40:29)
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