Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late James and Catherine (Boland) Murphy.
Catherine worked for the Department of Labor and Training for 20 years.
She leaves four sons, Brian G. Reddy (Patricia) Kevin G. Reddy, and Lt. Patrick G. Reddy, PPD (Joan), and Sean G. Reddy (Debra), a brother, James F. Murphy, she was the grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Julie, and Kristen. She was the mother of the late Francis and Michael Reddy.
Her funeral and visitation will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 8:15 am from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 179 Academy Avenue, Providence. Burial will follow in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Blessed Sacrament Church, 239 Regent Avenue, Providence, in her memory would be appreciated.
