Born in the Bronx, NY, March 22, 1929, Catherine was the daughter of Louis and Sophia Pontecorvo Viggiano. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on September 8,1949 and received the name Sister John Cecilia. She professed her first vows in 1951 and final vows in 1956.
Sister Catherine received a BS in Education from Fordham University, NY, 1956 and an MA in Spanish from St. John University, NY, 1965.
Sister Catherine began her ministry at St. Helena School, Bronx, NY (1951-1956); St. Mary School, Fulton, NY (1956-1962); Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Richmond Hill, NY (1962-1965); St. Helena High School, Bronx, NY (1965-1968); Rosary Academy, Sparkill, NY (1968-1977); and Aquinas HS, Bronx, NY (1977-2001 as teacher, 2001-2013 as Registrar).
Sister Catherine Viggiano is predeceased by her parents John and Sophia Pontecorvo Viggiano, and her brother Ralph. She is survived by her brother Louis (Arlis) and sister-in- law Barbara, beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, Dominican Sisters, Associates and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Sparkill, NY on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:30AM a.m. Visitation is Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 9:30 to 10:30am at Dominican Convent, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Arrangements are by Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dominican Sisters at the above address, attention – Sr. Irene Ellis, Prioress.
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