Catherine Mignone

Catherine Mignone passed away March 30, 2023, she was 88 years old. Born in Orange NJ, Catherine was a long-time resident of Livingston NJ. A graduate of Upsala College and received her BA and MA. She taught in Orange NJ and Livingston NJ for many years. When she started her career as a student teacher, she met the love of her life at Lincoln Ave. School in Orange.

Cay was a devout Catholic and parishioner of St Philomena’s Parish where she volunteered for the CCD program for over 20 years. She was a money counter and volunteered for various events. Traveling to many places including Israel and Portugal with her fellow parishioners further strengthened her already strong faith. She also served as a Eucharist minister. She was the president of the Women’s Club of Livingston while volunteering for the Eyes of the Needy, Employment Horizons and tutored many children.

Cay was predeceased her husband Raymond Mignone, parents James and Cecilia Marucci. She is survived by her two loving children Mary Kay Alberto and her husband Steve, and James Mignone and his wife Lena; four grandchildren, Christine, Catherine, Christopher and Stephanie who she adored. Marge Sykes, her sister, lived with her in Livingston NJ and Port St Lucie. She was blessed with four great-grand daughters, Charlotte, Elizabeth, Sophia and Alexandra.

Selfless, love, devotions are just three words that can be used to describe Catherine. Visitation will be held today Sunday April 2, 2023, at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home from 4 to 8 PM. A funeral mass will be held on Monday April 3 at St Philomena Church in Livingston at 10:30am, with interment to immediately follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either St Jude’s www.stjude.org or Employment Horizons www.ehorizons.org/support-us/donate/