Catherine Harris

Catherine Cacace (Cathy) was born to Francis Cacace and Catherine Hamilton on December 14 1949 in Oceanside, New York. She attended Oceanside High School and upon graduating worked for The New York Telephone Company/ NYNEX/ Verizon where she retired after over 25 years of service.

God, family, friends and Country were very important to Cathy.

She was a long time parishioner of St Anthony’s and St Agnes. Cathy married Richard Harris at Saint Anthony’s Church in Oceanside NY on October 6th 1985. They loved traveling together and exploring the USA.

She was a loving, selfless, wife to Rich, who pre deceased her in 2020, Mom to her son Michael, Mother in law to Tricia, Grandma to Shea, Taylor, family member here and in Ireland and friend to many.

She was our organizer, coordinator, and volunteer: babysitting, dog sitting, giving rides to the airport, Cancer Walks and just always there when you needed something or someone. Cathy loved spending time with her many friends, especially at J. Paul’s, sharing meals, playing Golf and Canasta.

She loved decorating her home for the latest holiday season, Christmas villages, American Flags, St Patrick’s Day, Halloween, summer & fall.

She was a proud member of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Oceanside VFW.

Cathy is survived by her brother Dan, sister in law Leta, sister Ellen, brother in law Zach, Aunt Liz Reilly and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, May 3rd at Our Lady Of Lourdes R/C Church, 65 Wright Avenue, Malverne, NY. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale on Friday, May 3rd at 12:30 pm.

Calling hours will be Thursday, May 2nd from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Towers Funeral Home Inc., 2681 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside, NY.