She lived in Lindenhurst, NY for 54 years then moved to Pearl River, NY in 2010. Catherine was a retired library assistant. She loved to sew and sing but her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Catherine is survived by her daughters Barbara Mack, Christine Callahan, Eileen Beckman (Tom), Mary Callahan, Theresa Doyle (Tony) ; her son John (Celine).She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Eric Swidler, Aine and Molly Doyle, Andrew, Leah, and Michael Callahan, Katherine Mack Kozak, Christopher Mack and Charles Wilhelm, and great grandchild Olivia Kozak.
She was predeceased by her loving husband John, her brothers James O'Gara and Brother Andrew O'Gara FSC; her sister Sister Mary Theresa O'Gara SMR.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Thursday 10am at St Aedan's Church, Pearl River, followed by interment at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Nanuet, NY
