Catherine Brech

Catherine Brech, the devoted wife of Edwin Brech for 55 years, passed away on December 30 at the age of 86. She was "Aunt Cathy" to many nieces and nephews in Staten Island, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia. Catherine treasured her wonderful neighbors and friends and was forever thankful for their kindness. Catherine was a native Staten Islander and a devout parishioner of St Patrick's Church for many years. She attended St. Joseph Hill Academy and Notre Dame College and received her master's degree from St. John's University. She was a teacher for more than 40 years, educating kindergarteners through third graders at PS 1 in Woodbridge New Jersey. Her love of learning and reading was a passion that she instilled in her students. She also worked as a Real Estate agent on Staten Island. Catherine was a member and volunteer for many organizations including the Richmondtown Historical Society, Garden Club of Staten Island, Quilters Club, Book Clubs and the Richmond County Yacht Club. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday January 3rd at 10 AM at St Patrick's Church in Richmondtown. Interment to follow at Moravian Cemetery.