Catherine F. Manturi, 93, of Manahawkin, NJ passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 17, 2019. She was born and raised in Orange, NJ, moving to Manahawkin upon retirement.
She is predeceased by her beloved husband of 44 years, Patrick, and her brothers, Fred, Angelo and Buddy Saporito.
Catherine is survived by her loving children, JoEllen Grauerholz and her husband Randy, Patricia Griffin and her husband John, Cynthia Purzycki and her husband Tony and Patrick Manturi and his wife Fay Lynne, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Johnny Griffin and his wife Christine, Anna Griffin, Amy Cronkhite
and her husband Frank, Joseph Griffin and his wife Patty, Jason Grauerholz, Justin Manturi, Matthew Manturi and his fiancé Lauren and Patrick Manturi.
She is also survived by her precious great-grandchildren, Kimberly Griffin, Stephanie Griffin, Zoe Griffin, Johnny Griffin, Naomi Griffin, Noah Griffin, Micah Griffin, Miya Griffin and Eli Cronkhite, her adoring brothers, Anthony and John and his wife Barbara, her sister-in-law Grace Saporito and several loving nieces and nephews.
Catherine was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. Whenever anyone needed a helping hand, she was the first one to be there. She was happy being a housewife and raising her family. The times spent with her family were very special to her. Her Italian cooking and baking will be remembered not only by her family, but by her friends and neighbors as well. She was an avid reader, she enjoyed playing cards, Bingo and Mahjong and being with her friends at the Manahawkin Senior Social Club.
Her warm personality, quick wit and great sense of humor helped her make many friends over the years.
She was a faithful volunteer for 27 years at Southern Ocean Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Catherine May be sent to SOMC Meridan Health Foundation.1409.thank
A Memorial Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 10:00am-11:00am at St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, 100 Bishop Lane Manahawkin, NJ. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00am. Burial will be private.
The Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin was entrusted with the arrangements.
To leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
