Catherine Anthenelli, 86, of Piscataway, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care in Scotch Plains with her loving family by her side. Born in Jersey City, she is the daughter of the late Teresa and Henry Penna.
Catherine worked as a Customer Service Representative for Pharmacia in Piscataway for many years before her retirement. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Victor(2013.) and her brother Dominick V. Penna. She is survived by her two children, her daughter Therese Marie and her husband Michael Baldino, her son Victor and his wife Michelle Anthenelli, with her 4 grandchildren, Catherine, John, Zachary and Jacob. Along with her sister in law Catherine "DiDi" Wright.
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, March 17 from 3-7PM. A funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, March 18 at 9:30AM at St John’s Church, Dunellen. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Piscataway. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Catherine’s name to Center for Hope Hospice, 1900 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076.
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