Catherine Theresa Breitweiser

She was born in Guttenburg, NY. She lived in Fairview, NJ before moving to Toms River, Barnegat, and Manahawkin.

Catherine was predeceased by her parents, Philip and Alice Donovich and her brother, Paul Donovich.

She is survived by her loving children; her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Donald Essig, Barnegat, her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Karen Breitweiser, Maryland. She is also survived by her beloved grandsons; Michael, Christopher, Daniel & (Shari) and David & (Michelle) and her precious great-grandsons; Michael and Mathew.

Catherine was employed at M & T in Lakehurst for several years and upon her retirement, she worked part time at B & B and Kohl’s.

At the request of the family, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Catherine’s name to David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation, PO Box 1199, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.

A memorial mass will be held at St. Francis Church, Brant Beach, on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:00am. Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Manahawkin.

Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin was entrusted with the arrangements.

For online condolences, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com