CATHERINE VISCARDI

VISCARDI--Catherine Rose Morrow, aged 94, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024 in Greenville, NC with her beloved son, Jeff (Jane) by her side. Born on January 12, 1930 to Joseph and Catherine Morrow on Long Island, New York, she was married to the love of her life, Dr. John Peter Viscardi, Jr for 59 years before his death in 2011 and together they shared five children. Catherine was known for her deep devotion to the strong and beautiful family she put so much love and effort into building, her legendary marriage and the joy they took in each other. She was a matriarch of deep conviction, strength and discipline, who was known for her Catholic faith, impeccable taste and beauty, kindness, sense of humor and fun. She was the life of every party and she threw the very best. She traveled the world with her husband and family and loved boating and hosting her friends and family at their ski house in Windham, New York. Those who had the pleasure of knowing her will never forget her. Catherine graduated from Manhattanville College in 1951 and worked in Education before starting her family. She leaves behind her children, Catherine A. Johnston (Doug), Mary Louise Laird (Ian), Dr. Jeffery J. Viscardi (Jane) and Patricia C. DeSousa (John), her grandchildren, Kristen, Ben, Katy, A.J., Lindsay, Chelsea, John, Myles and Jake and her great-grandchildren, John, June and Eden. She also leaves behind her sister, Mary Morrow Kiley and beloved nieces and nephews. Catherine was predeceased by her husband John, her son Johnny and her grandson Tyler. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the lovely caregivers at Cypress Glen for their care and compassion during her final days. A wake will be held at Fairchild Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, NY on Friday, March 15, 2024 from 3pm to 7pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Northern Blvd. in Manhasset at 10:15am on Saturday.