Obituary: Catherine Spezzano, 80, Of Riverside

Via Castiglione Funeral Home

Catherine Spezzano (Kay) age 80, of Riverside passed into eternal rest peacefully on Wednesday, July 21 with her family by her side.

She was born August 26th 1940 in Little Bras D’or, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Daughter of the late John and Catherine (Kate) McLeod. Beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt.

Kay is survived by her devoted husband Richard, sons Richard, John (Sandra), Wayne, Mark (Candice), Steven (Stacy), grandchildren – Samantha (Chris), Rit (Shawnee), Meghan, Kathleen, Dennis, Joseph, Andrew, Jena and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters Marilyn (Charlie-deceased), Kimberly (Urban), brothers Dan (Sharon), Dennis, Larry (Sharon), Reginald, Cleo, Charlina and Pauline. Kay was pre-deceased by her siblings Anna (Glenn), Florence (Tom), George, James, John and Patrick (Linda).

Kay loved to cook and host family gatherings, taking walks at the beach and spending time with her family, who meant everything to her. We would like to thank Constellation Hospice and all her care givers, especially Lisa Ryan who was so helpful to us in our time of need. We also want to thank Dr. Lodato for everything she’s done for Kay.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 28th at the Castiglione Funeral Home, 544 Old Post Road #3, Greenwich from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, July 29th at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Avenue, Riverside CT with burial to follow at St. Marys Cemetery. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to: Constellation Hospice, 240 Indian River Road, Orange, CT 06477.