Joan Cato Obituary

Dear Cato and Scarpitti Families,
I was so sorry to hear that Joan has passed away. Joan and I were classmates in ADA. Later on as young Handmaid sisters we were together in the novitiate and juniorate. I have so many wonderful memories of Joan. She was caring, courageous and creative. I am a better person for having known her, and I am sure that she has been a blessing for the many people whose lives she has touched. You are very much in my prayers.

Dear John and family,
I can't believe Joan is gone. I'm so glad that me Susan were able to visit her 4 years ago. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by all the family. You are in my prayers. Love, Cousins Karen,Santa,and Alma

Dear Cato family,

I was so sorry to hear of Cousin Joan's passing. She was a fabulous person and such a woman of faith. I had the opportunity to visit her about four years ago in Conway. Karen, Aunt Alma and I had a wonderful time reminiscing with Joan about the house in North Philadelphia and the family get-togethers we had there when we were kids. Great memories. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Cousin Susan from State College

Dear Cato Family,
I was sorry to hear about Joan's death. I, too, spent about 5 years with Joan when we were in formation with Handmaids of the Sacred Heart. Unfortuately, we lost touch over the years and have thought of her often. She was a very mild and peaceful person who loved art. I'm sure she has used this talent through of years while raising her family and working for the church.
We all know she is enjoying rightful reward of heaven. May you soon find peace in knowing where your wife/mother is for all eternity. God bless each of you!!

Bernadette (Keefe) Dougherty

I was sorry to hear of Joan's death. Joan and I went to ADA together and later spent time in the Handmaids together. I haven't seen Joan since I left the Handmaids and have often thought about her and wondered how she was doing. I was sent this obituary from another friend who knew Joan. I am so sorry for your loss and I wish I had had the opportunity to see Joan again.

Dear Cato and Scarpitti families.
I just heard the news from a Handmaid in Philadelphia. I lived in the Haverford and in Wyncote convents with Joan when we were very young sisters. We were in the same class in the Postulant, Novice and Junior years. We went together to Rosemont college and then to Rome for a whole year. On our way to Rome we spent two memorable months together in Spain. It was three of us and we had a great time.
Joan and I lost touch after we left the convent and it was about 10 years ago when I called her up and we reminisced, re-living our good memories. We were both still very involved in the church and had a lot to share. Now Joan is looking down at us and I ask her blessing.

Dear John and family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Joan was an inspiring colleague in ministry and a joy to have as a friend. I will miss her. Be assured of continued prayer for peace and consolation.

Dear Cato Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Joan when I was a child and a young teenager. She was always wonderful to me and I enjoyed being in her company. I always admired her faith and her enthusiasm for the Church and her true love of the Church and always wanted to be like her someday. I know she is praying for all of us now and most of all her beloved family. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Uncle John-

Aunt Joan was one of the most humble and kind people that I have had the privilege of knowing. I hope you and the rest of the family find comfort through her unwaivering faith in God.

Dear John and Family, Mom and I are so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. We have nothing but good and happy memories of Joan. We'll miss her greatly. Cousin Joseph and Aunt Anna.

Dear Boyd and family,

You may not remember me, but we grew up together in Sangaree. I was so shocked to read about your mother's death. I remember how she sweet she was. I used to go with y'all to the Catholic school where she worked and sometimes to your church. I still tell the story about babysitting you and all of your siblings when Elise was just a baby. Please give my sympathy to your father and siblings. I'm sorry I can't come to Myrtle Beach to pay my respects, but I will be praying for you all. God bless you!

Dear John and family;
Joan was a living example of Corinthinans 13. Her life spoke to all who ever knew her as an example of a surrendered Christian. What a sweetheart she was to us all.

Dear John and Family,

What can I say? What words can I use? You have lost a wife, the children have lost a mother and I have lost a beloved cousin. Words can not truly diminish the sorrow and sense of loss. We are comforted by happy memories. Mine are those when Joan and I were teenagers and the good times we shared. At times like these we rely on our faith for comfort. We now have, in Joan, an advocate in heaven. As we pray for her; she is praying for us. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cousin Vince

Dear John and family, I was very sad to hear the passing of my cousin Joan. I will always remember her as a kind and loving person. May God bless you and your family.

SARA & FAMILY, WE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE SUFFERED A GREAT LOSS. OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. JUST KNOW THAT SHE IS WITH HER MAKER!!

We had the priveledge of meeting Joan through St James and she left a lasting impression on us. Please accept our deepest sympathy

Dear John and Family,

It has been many years since we have seen you, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember fondly family gatherings at Aunt Josie's and how much my father, Vincent, adored Joan. Take care of yourselves and be happy for Joan.

Love,

Jeannette Riviera and Paul Scukas

To the Cato Family--I grew up with Joan and lived on the same street. She was a lovely young girl. Unfor-tunately, we were separated after grade school. Our class from Holy Child just sent an e-mail informing us of your sadness. In reading the other notices, it seems that Joan the lady was as lovely as Joan the young girl. I only have happy memories of her and I thought you would like to know her then.

My sympathy to her huge family. I am sure she is smiling down on you while in the arms of Jesus.

God bless you all and give you strength in this terrible time.

Margaret Anne Norrett Hughes

May your happy and loving memories of Joan bring you great comfort. She was a blessing on earth and now a blessing in heaven with her Lord.

Dear John & Family
We are so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear John and Family,

My sincerest sympathies are with you in your grief at the loss of our beloved, Joan. She was an inspiration to those of us who were privileged to know her and work with her. I thank God every day for putting Joan in my journey of faith. I will miss her dearly.
When traveling with Joan to Deanery meetings, she spoke fondly of her family. Each one of you was very dear to her in your own special way and she was so proud of you all. I know she will remain with you in heart and mind always.

May the peace of God be with you always,

Joan was a dedicated minister of the Catholic Church. I feel blessed to have been able to work with her on a variety of projects within the Diocese of Charleston. Our school is praying for her and her family during this time.

Dear John & Family,
We are so shocked at Joan's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Troy usually reads the Sun News online and saw the notice in the obituaries.
The last we heard was that Joan was doing so well.
We are truly sorry.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Troy & Ann Bright

I remember Joan from St. John The Beloved in Summerville. My condolences to her family. May God continue to comfort you.