Virginia Pierce Catenaro
November 20, 1920 - January 19, 2015
On November 20, 1920 a candle was lit that burned brightly for 94 years. This past week it began to dim and flicker as Ginny Catenaro, our loving Mother, Grandmother and friend slipped quietly into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 19, 2015. Her memory is cherished by all who knew her. She was born in Long Branch, NJ and lived during her school years in Ocean Grove, graduating from Neptune H.S. in 1937. She was a member of the Hope Presbyterian for 60 years, singing in the choir for 50 and serving as a Deacon for many years. Her greatest pride was being a homemaker. She was predeceased by husband, Arthur S. Pierce Sr., son, Arthur S. Pierce Jr. and second husband, Emil A. Catenaro. Surviving are her two daughters, Fran (Russ)Word, and Ginny(Jim) Batistick and two sons, Jeffrey(Margarita) Pierce and John(Karen) Pierce, Grandchildren Scott (Parker), Adam, David, Caroline, Lance, Brett, Jason, Joshua John, Julianna Janine, Jonathan Jacob, Jordon Joseph, Janessa Jean and Janina Janelle (Pierce)and Great Grandchildren Joseph and Kristina (Aufox.) There will be a Visitation for friends and family on Thurs., Jan. 22, 2015 from 4:30-7:30 PM at Hoffman Funeral Home, 415 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sat., Jan. 24th at 11:00 AM Sat., Jan. 24th at Hope Presbyterian Church, 1189 Hope Road, Tinton Falls, NJ. After the celebration, the family invites all attending, to a luncheon in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to either Hope Presbyterian Church or Meridian Hospice, 1340 Campus Pkwy, Neptune, NJ 07753 in Ginny’s memory, will be appreciated.
On November 20, 1920 a candle was lit that burned brightly for 94 years. This past week it began to dim and flicker as Ginny Catenaro, our loving Mother, Grandmother and friend slipped quietly into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday,... View Obituary & Service Information