It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Catherine R. Haubenreich, our beloved Aunt, Cousin and Friend on September 5, 2020 in Palm Harbor, FL at the age of 88 after a brief illness. Catherine was born in New York City on February 4, 1932, the daughter of George and Frieda (Burkart) Haubenreich. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Frieda and Marie, her brother, George, her grand-nephew, Joseph and her great-grandniece, Edie. Catherine is survived by her loving nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces, great-grandnephews and great- grandnieces (57), cousins and many friends. Mention must be made of Catherine’s cat, Frances, who meant so much to her the last four years.
Catherine was educated, worked and served her country in the U.S. Naval Reserve Nurse Corps while living in New York City. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, Bellevue School of Nursing (R.N.), City University of New York, Hunter College (B.S. Education, major in nursing) and Columbia University (M.P.H. - Master of Public Health). Catherine retired with the rank of Captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve Nurse Corps. After a distinguished career of over 40 years in the nursing field as a staff and supervisory nurse, an educator and in management positions, Catherine retired in Clearwater where she lived for over 25 years. Catherine was a much loved, respected and role model for her family throughout her life. Catherine was a devoted parishioner, Eucharistic Minister and eager volunteer at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Clearwater, FL
Funeral Mass will be held on September 10, 2020 at 11:00am at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, 2281 State Road 580, Clearwater, FL. The Funeral Mass may be viewed via livestream link at centralbaymarket.com password is Catherine9102. The virtual room will will open 15 minutes prior to the scheduled device time. Please note the start time of the live webcast will begin when the service begins. Graveside service will be held on September 10, 2020 at 12:15pm at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 5233 118th Ave. N, Clearwater, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Catherine Haubenreich be made to St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church, 2281 State Road 580, Clearwater,FL.
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