Gayle L. “Katzy-Momma” (West) Katz, 74, of East Hartford, loving wife of 50 years of the late Julian D. Katz, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center, Hartford. Born in Worcester, MA on December 21, 1944, a daughter of the late Anton and Doris (Latroverse) West, she had been a resident of East Hartford for the past 52 years. A devout Catholic, Gayle was a faithful communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church, East Hartford and a member of their Thursday’s Bible Study. A talented crafts individual, “Katzy-Momma” liked drawing, painting, knitting, and crocheting personalized items for her family and friends to enjoy. She was also known for baking, cooking, and decorating for all the seasons, but especially for the holidays. She was an avid reader and loyal fan of the Pittsburg Steelers who also often watched “Judge Judy”. Most of all, Gayle was a proud homemaker who took great pride in her home and being a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Gayle is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey K. Katz and his significant other, Haydee Rivera, of Wethersfield, Mark A. Katz and his wife, Carolyn, of Pembroke Pines, FL; six cherished grandchildren, Ashley Katz of Hartford, Stephanie Katz of East Harford, Jeffrey Katz, Jr. of East Hartford, Avery Katz of Springfield, MO, Michael Katz and David Katz both of Pembroke Pines, FL. She also leaves five brothers, Buddy West of California, Jim West of California, Steve West and his wife, Cyd, of Pennsylvania, Norman West and his wife, Anita, of Colorado, Jonathan West of Texas; three sisters-in-law, Doris Mernick, Judy Blumenfeld, and Sonia Rubin all of Pittsburg, PA; many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Besides her beloved husband and parents she was predeceased by a brother, Billy West of Atlanta, GA.
Funeral service will be Saturday (November 30, 2019) at 10:30 am from the D’ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 am at Our Lady of Peace Church of St. Edmund Campion Parish, 370 May Road, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Saturday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gayle’s name may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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