Katherine T. Bartola, 97, of Jersey City, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. Born in Perth Amboy, NJ, to the late Thomas and Fannie Modzelewskie, Katherine was a telephone operator in New York City and later worked in the claims department for AIG.
Katherine was married to Frank Bartola, Sr., from 1949 through 1975. “Kitty” was known for her sweet disposition and happy demeanor, endearing herself to everyone she met.
Kitty is survived by her loving children; Frank Bartola and Linda Bartola of Jersey City, and Nicholas Bartola and his wife Mary-Lauri of West Orange. She was the loving grandmother of Jesse and Austin and the beloved sister of Annie Collins of Pennsylvania.
A visitation will be held Monday, November 19, 2018, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Leber Funeral Home, 2000 Kennedy Blvd, Union City. A funeral service will be offered on Tuesday, November 20, beginning at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Friends and family may begin gathering at 9:00 Tuesday morning before services. Katherine will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery, 899 East Lincoln Avenue, Piscataway, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you consider donations to a charity of your choice in her name.
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