Catherine P. Varca passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 13, 2022. Known for her wit, intellect, compassion, and an uncanny ability not to lose her New York City accent even after 30+ years in Ohio, she was respected and beloved by many.
Cathy spent almost a half-century involved in the educational enterprise, first as a teacher at academic levels ranging from grammar school to community college.
She also worked as managing editor for two large publishing firms, overseeing the publication of middle-school textbooks. Not surprisingly, she was an excellent writer along with being an avid reader. Beyond this, her passions were people and serving them as best she could.
She is pre-deceased by her parents, Anna Agnes and Philip, and survived by her brother, Philip, who laments her passing but will celebrate her memory as will so many of her friends and colleagues. Her life will be honored at a mass at Immaculate Conception Church at 10:30 am, June 25, 414 E N Broadway St, Columbus, OH 43214.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to Cozy Cat Cottage Adoption Center P.O. Box 283 Powell, OH 43065 in Catherine's memory.
Internment will be at a later time in Elmira, NY at St. Peter's and Paul's Cemetery.
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