Catherine Genett Sattler

surrounded by her three loving daughters and her beloved golden retriever, Jasper.

Catherine was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 8, 1923 to Frederick and

Lillian Genett. She spent her formative years there, while always being guided by

her big brother, Howie. After graduating from James Madison High School, she

continued her education and earned a B.S. from Brooklyn College, an M.S. from

Smith College and a PhD from Columbia University.

Kay worked for thirty-five years in the Pinellas County school system as an

Elementary Guidance Counselor. She pioneered The Magic Circle, a form of group

therapy for children. She implemented numerous innovative and unique programs

and nurtured the health and welfare of many children.

Kay touched everyone she knew and had a gift for listening, whether it be friend, a

colleague, a child, her family or a stranger.

She loved the outdoors. She was a superb fisherwoman, once boating five tarpon

during a single day at Boca Grande. She was on the tennis courts most days of the

week and continued playing into her 90s. Her joy on the water lead to her mastery

of swimming and she added a scuba diving certification to her many skills while in

her 70s. Her proficiency at the art of sailing was passed on to her daughters.

Dancing was a particular pleasure for her. She studied modern dance under Martha

Graham while in college and later became a dance instructor for children. Her

dance performances often elicited standing ovations. A truly memorable

performance for all was an impromptu jitterbug at her youngest daughter’s

wedding reception, Kay being well into her late 70s at the time.

She had many artistic talents but her beautiful voice while playing the guitar will

always be remembered by her daughters.

Practicing yoga under the direction of her daughter Cathy enabled her to remain

independent in her own home where she could have the great joy of being

surrounded by her children, grandchild and the ever-loyal Jasper.

She is survived by her daughters Donna Eggers (Art), Susan-Sattler Augustin

(Mark), Cathy Sattler Trecastelli (John who she lovingly referred to as the son she

never had) and the apple of her eye, her grandson, Dustin Augustin.

For her daughters she will forever be the brightest star in the universe

There will be a celebration of her life on a beautiful spring day in the future.