Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Loretta Floody.
Catherine entered the Sister of Mercy Order and taught in Catholic Schools for 25 years. Afterwards, she was employed by the North Providence School Department and taught at the Dr. E.A. Ricci Elementary School until her retirement in 1997.
She is survived by her sisters Barbara McElroy of Louisiana and Janet Deignan of North Kingstown. She was the sister of the late Joan Leonard, Loretta Sullivan, Mary DeVries and brothers John, Thomas and Eugene Floody. Catherine also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Tuesday, 9-10 a.m. in the PONTARELLI-MARINO Home, 971 Branch Avenue, Providence, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Pius V Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Graveside burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Compassionate Friends at www.tcfprovidence.com.
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