Catherine M. Orlando Obituary

Catherine "Kay" M. (Sutera) Orlando, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Mercurio "Mac" Orlando. Born in the North End of Boston on February 6, 1927, Catherine was the cherished daughter of the late Vincenzo and Calogera (Ragusa) Sutera.

After marrying Mac, Catherine made Gloucester her home, where she became a cherished member of the community. In her youth, she was an avid bowler, a parish member at St. Ann's Church, a member of the Madonna Del Rosario Society, and enjoyed Gloucester's beaches. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo with friends at the Rose Baker Senior Center. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Catherine never missed a family event, whether it was a sporting event, wedding, or school ceremony, always traveling any distance to be with her loved ones.

Catherine leaves behind a legacy of love through her children, Lucille Militello (Frank), Linda Devoe (Gerard), Joseph Orlando (Sandra), Catherine Cahill (William), and Debra Muniz (Paul). She was a proud grandmother to 17 grandchildren, a great-grandmother to 32 great-grandchildren, and had many nieces and nephews. Catherine is also survived by her sisters, Marge Marino, Jennie Ciuffo, Lucille Bonfilio, and Barbara Sutera.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her sisters, Beatrice Ciulla (Anthony), Lucy Sutera, Phyllis Orlando (Michael), and Rita Sabella (Alfred), as well as her brothers, Leo Sutera, Ignazio Sutera (Lillian), Philip Sutera (Sena), and John Bonfilio; brothers-in-law, Angelo Marino and Nicholas Cuiffo.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation for their generosity and kindness during Catherine's time there.

Catherine's warm presence, unwavering devotion to her family, and vibrant spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A visitation will be held in St. Ann's Church, Holy Family Parish on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass starting at 11a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. The burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101.

Arrangements by Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester.