A fifth generation Californian, she was born in Newport Beach, CA, the daughter of Betty Gold of Santa Fe, NM and Philip Gold and his wife Julia of Corona del Mar, CA.
Along with her parents, she is survived by her husband; Barry P. Korn, her daughter; Abigail Altabef (Lucas Reynolds) of Lincoln, RI, her son; Daniel Altabef of Brooklyn, NY and her sister Elizabeth Gold (Bruce Plotkin) of Weston, CT.
Cathy grew up in Newport Beach and Los Angeles. She graduated from New York University and had an illustrious career working in compliance for Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and PepsiCo, where she recently retired as Director of Board Relations. Cathy will forever be remembered for her wit, style, love of art, good food, travel and unwavering strength.
A Memorial Service was held Sunday in New York. Burial will be at Pacific View Memorial Park in Corona del Mar, CA. Contributions may be made to Columbia University Division of Nephrology for Dr. Jai Radhakrishnan’s Research Fund, 622 W 168th St. PH 4-124 New York, NY 10032, or Planned Parenthood of New York City: www.plannedparenthood.org