Catherine L. Dahlinger

Catherine Lynn Dahlinger, 74, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on November 24, 2021 in Stephens City, Virginia. Beloved wife of Bill, loving mother to Billy, Chris and Lynn Macaluso (Jack). Catherine was also a loving and cherished Grammy to Marissa, Cody, Jack, Joseph, Kaitlyn and Landon.

Catherine loved to be near the water and her kids and grandkids have many fond memories of family times spent together on the shore. She also found pleasure in gardening, reading and playing games with her kids and grandkids. Catherine and Bill enjoyed cruises to warm, tropical destinations. Catherine was a devout Catholic who belonged to a prayer group and was a member of the Charismatic Movement. Catherine will be fondly remembered for her great sense of humor, caring ways and her love of God.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Fortney.

Services will be held at James Funeral Home in Massapequa, New York on Thursday, December 9, 2021; visitation is from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church in Farmingdale, New York on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation in Catherine’s name can send it to St. Kilian Roman Catholic Church, 485 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, New York 11735.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.jamesfuneralhome.com for the Dahlinger family.

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