Catherine M Mastrodonato

Preceded in death by her husband Bruno Mario Mastrodonato, parents Antonio & Josephine Mandala; her sister Mary Montana; grandson Mario Mastrodonato; son-in-law Thomas Mills, and all the other family members and special friends who were dear to her heart.

She left behind her six children Caroline (Paul W.) Kraus, Jr., John Mastrodonato, Diane Mastrodonato, JoAnn (Americo) Pilolli, Denice Mills, and Vincent (Jackie) Mastrodonato; grandchildren Jennifer Kraus/Ashok Bisoen, Michele Kraus, Brian (Tiffany) Mastrodonato, Kaitlin Mastrodonato, Lauren Byrne, Nicholas Pilolli, Vincenzo Pilolli, Christina Stires, JuliAnna (Cody) Bauer, Mitchell Mastrodonato, Kenny Mills, Lisa (Daniel) Williamson; great-grandchildren Makayla and Madilynn Feiteria, Miley and Mariana Siers, Khaleena, Kellsie, and Bruno Mastrodonato, Rhylin and Hudson Gilmore, Henry Kraus, Ariana, Scarlet, Brooklyn Stires, Brendon Bryandt, Levi and Luca Bauer, Carolina Williamson; brother Antonio Mandala; and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was married to her husband for 38 years. She carried on finishing the life they built together on her own for 33 years. Now they are together again.

She worked alongside of her parents at their Italian Food market – Josie’s Italian Market (Mandala Food Products), and then went to Akron General Medical Center where she worked for 15 years assisting patients.

Member of Saint Anthony’s Parish/Choir, Saint Monica’s Society, Holy Name Society, and The Italian Center.

Our Mother was such a loving caring individual who was very dedicated to her family. She was an amazing women and one of the best Mother’s anyone could have. She had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed by her family. She greeted everyone with her beautiful smile and happy spirit. Everyone who came to know her and be a part of her life she adopted as family and so many adopted her during her long blessed journey through life. Many of our children’s friends were a big part of her life as well. She always had words of wisdom mentoring them along the way. Everyone who met her called her Nani. She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms. There was always something cooking. Lots of wonderful smells coming from her Italian Kitchen (Cucina). Her delicious Spaghetti & Meatballs, Homemade buns/bread or Pizza, and her fabulous bake goods. If you stopped she would fill her table with a banquet of food and then out came the coffee pot which she put on to brew. She loved her coffee. She never let you leave without a take home bag. She was a terrific cook/baker and continued all the Italian Traditions she learned from her grandmother Mumuzia and her mother along with our Father’s family. They were all wonderful homemakers dedicated to their family and fabulous cooks/bakers.

A special heartfelt thank you to the staff who cared for her during her stay at Falls Village Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility and to the staff who cared for her from Traditions Hospice.

We Love You, Our Beautiful Mother, Buonanotte, Rest In Peace

Memorial Service will be held at Saint Anthony’s of Padua Church, 83 Mosser Place, Akron, OH 44310. Visitation and Memorial Services date and time will be announced in the near future.

In lieu of flowers please consider donations in her name to Saint Jude Hospital.