Born March 9, 1930 in New York, NY. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, Leonardo and Saveria Giglio of New York, her late husband of 22 years, Stanley Newman of New York, many cousins, friends, and favorite fur babies, Honey and Gina. She is survived by her children Andrea, Francine and Leonard and their spouses, Steven, James and Patty, and 8 grandchildren, Nicholas, Zachary & Alexander, Andrew & Matthew and Jacob, Samuel & Aaron.
Early in Katherine’s professional career she modeled within the clothing sector.
Katherine was active with her husband’s clothing business and enjoyed traveling to all parts of the world. She also worked for many years at Lord & Taylor and Minna Hart in Winnetka, IL where she was the store manager.
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Katherine was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She treasured the times spent watching her grandchildren play sports, supporting her children through college and graduation, and encouraging her children through their professional careers.
All who loved her dearly will not forget her wisdom, sense of humor, charm and tenacity.
Katherine will be dearly missed by her family and friends and will be forever in our hearts.
As an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Priests of the Sacred Heart or The Humane Society of the United States. An online guestbook is available at www.martinmortuary.com.
A private service will be held at Marsh Funeral Home, Gurnee, Illinois and burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lake Forest, Illinois.
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