Catherine V. 'Kay' Malavenda
June 15, 1921 ~ October 10, 1999
She was a daughter of the late Peter and Mary McCann of Queens, NY. She was employed by American Airlines in the mid 1950's and then spent her remaining years as a devoted wiffe and mother.
She was preceded in death by her son, Russell Gerard Malavenda and by brothers, Reverend Donald McCann, C.M., Robert McCann, and Joseph McCann and his wife Ann McCann.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Russell O. Malavenda; a daughter and son-in-law Maureen and Harry Locker of Williston, VT; a son Gerard J. Malavenda of Willistin; brothers and sister-in-law Peter and Cathy McCann of Plainview, NY, William and Jeanie McCannof Oswego, NY, and Warren McCann of FL; a beloved sister and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Fred Aumuller of Bethpage, NY; and many nieces and nephews.
'Kay', as she was affectionately known, was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and participated in many church functions and committees. She greatly anticipated the birth of her first grandchild this spring. She was a bright light wherever she went and will be sorely missed by all of those whom she came into contact.
A Mass of Christian Rite will be celebrated at St. Joan of Arc at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 13, by the Rev. John Pagel. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Mrs. Malavenda's final resting place will be in the Holy Family Church Cemetery, Essex Junction, VT.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.
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The passing of a loved one, especially one’s mother is never easy. I miss her tremendously as does the rest of our family.
We wish to thank everyone at Groce for their compassion and help at this difficult time.
We all feel the lost of a loved one,especially when its a member of our family.This was a great loss to me as was to her husband and children,as she was my Aunt as well.(my Aunt Kay).. I feel the same sorrow that we must all endure,its never easy to lose someone that meant so much to so many people,that was loved by so many people, that made all our live’s happy.I know she will be greatly missed not just by me but by all of us.
The only solace we have is that now she is in an even greater place (heaven).
So for that we must all be thankful.
We have to be strong and carry on,as she would have wanted.
With all my sympathy and condolence.
Frank Antonini & Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
for the loss or your mother.
We are so sorry for the loss of your
beloved MOTHER & WIFE. Our prayers are
with you. GOD BLESS YOU.
Pete & Jo Malavenda
I am very sad that my Aunt Catherine passed away. I only learned about this when I returned from a trip out of the country. My best to all the family. Love Ann
My thoughts and prayers for the entire family at this difficult time.
To know that she is with Russell lends some comfort.
My Jesus Mercy.
I was very sad to hear of Aunt Catherine’s sudden illness and death. We will all miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Russ, Maureen and Gerard.
Please accept my thoughts and prayers during this time of remembrance.
Our beloved Catherine will be greatly missed.
AN IRISH BLESSING
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Dear Aunt Kay: We know you are with the Lord and Russell, and that you will are happy and content. Our love is with you, and with your family that loves you so much. I spoke with uncle Russ today and he said how he has the wonderful thoughts of the good times you had together. Wish we had seen more of each other, however, our last time together a few years ago is a cherished time now. We love you and will miss you.
Pete(Sonny) & Carol Malavenda