Catherine “Kitty” Farrelly (nee Carey) of New City, NY, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2019. Kitty was a longtime resident of New City. She was born on May 31, 1935 and was raised in Lough Doolin, County Clare in Ireland. Her parents, John and Bridget Carey had six children and family was always a priority for Kitty.
Kitty spent some time working in London and then came to the United States in 1962, where she settled into Elmhurst and began her career working at Bankers’ Trust, where she worked for over thirty years. Kitty met the love of her life through Andy’s sister, Mary Farrelly, and then married Andy in 1984. Kitty was a travel enthusiast and loved trips to Broadway to take in a show. An avid shopper, Kitty showed a love for Macy’s, but her greatest joy came from time with her husband and her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Andy. She is also survived by a sister and brother, Mary and John Michael, along with countless nieces and nephews, and their families. She will be missed by all who were blessed to have her in their lives.
Family will receive friends on Monday and Tuesday from 4-8 pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 am at St. Augustine’s Church, New City, followed by interment at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Covenant House www.covenanthouse.org.
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