Ann Marie ('Annie') Catalano
Ann Marie (“Annie”) Catalano of Milford, Pa., formerly of Washingtonville, N.Y., died on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at her home with her family by her side. She was 82.
Daughter of Eugene and Anne Moran Smith, she was born on Aug. 25, 1933, in Brooklyn.
She worked as a case worker in the support unit for the Orange County Department of Social Services in Goshen. After her retirement from Orange County, she worked for many years as a clerk for the Port Jervis Police Department, with the Detective Unit until her retirement. She was a faithful member of the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Milford and a choir member of the church. She was a dedicated member of the Milford Garden Club and won numerous prizes for her floral designs. She was an active member of the Friends of the Library in Milford.
A family statement read: “Annie had a gift for gardening and an unmatched enthusiasm for her Irish heritage. She loved to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day by baking her famous soda bread, watching the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, and spreading her Irish joy to family and friends. Annie was also and avid traveler, but it was never just about the places she went, but always about sharing experiences with people she loved."
She was married first to the late William Waugh and second to Blaze “Bud” Catalano, who survives at home. She is also survived by her daughters, Patsy Rainaldi and her husband, Stephen, of Montgomery, N.Y., Ellen Waugh of Sullivan County, N.Y., Maureen De Stefano of Montebello, N.Y., and Kathleen Waugh and her fiancé, Victor Spaccarelli, of Marlboro, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Michael and his wife, Krissy, Matthew and his wife, Sylvie, A.J. and his wife, Ashley, Sean and his wife, Stacey, Shannon, Melissa, Sarah, and Deirdre; four great-grandchildren, Gavin, Colin, Keegan, and Madeline and her husband’s extended family.
She was predeceased by her son-in-law Dr. Irvin De Stefano and her little pet dog, Robbie.
Her family would like to send a special thank you to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and her two special care givers, Marge and Nancy. They would also like to thank Phyllis L’Estrange, N.P.
Visitation was held March 8 at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Port Jervis. Prayers were offered March 9 at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Milford. The Rev. Gregory Kelly was the celebrant. Interment followed at the Orange County Veterans Cemetery, Goshen, N.Y.
Memorial contributions may be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.