Catherine

Colangelo

Catherine Colangelo (Conti), age 94, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 surrounded by her adoring family.

Catherine often stated her children and grandchildren were "her life" and lived that way to her final days. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Colangelo. She is survived by her daughter Michele Dugan and son-in-law Leo Dugan Jr. Her son, Kenneth Colangelo Jr and daughter-in-law, Madeline. Her grandchildren: Leo Dugan III, and his wife Jacqueline. Kelly Dugan, and her fiancée John. Lindsey Dugan, Kenneth Colangelo III, Vincent Colangelo and his wife, Rosemary, and Casey Colangelo. Her great grandchildren Olivia, Jacob and Vincent Jr. Her devoted sister, Eleanor Marasciulo and many loving nieces and nephews.

Catherine Colangelo will be remembered for her passion in the kitchen. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining with beautifully prepared meals. She was also known for hosting elaborate parties where every detail was carefully considered. She cherished summers at the Jersey shore and winters in Florida, most especially when her loved ones were in attendance. Her favorite pastimes included crocheting, playing cards and regaling heartwarming, often humorous, stories. Her friends became family, and it was family that remained Catherine's life focus.

Visitation will be held at AK Macagna Funeral Home, Cliffside Park on Tuesday, May 16 from 4pm-8pm.

The funeral mass will be offered at Madonna Church on the Hill, located at Madonna Cemetery, 2070 Hoefleys Lane, Fort Lee on Wednesday, May 17 at 11 AM. Entombment to follow in the Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.