Published in the February 16, 2021 edition.
WAKEFIELD — Last week Catherine Grace Giordano rejoined her heavenly family and gained her wings.
“God’s hands reached far/
to touch its child/
softly, gently they two/
will beguile.
In the kingdom of god/
peace fills the air/
happy tranquil I know she is there.
God’s hands reach far/
to touch your heart softly, gently.”
— Michele Meleen
Catherine was the daughter of Lucy and John Aiello. She passed away unexpectedly on February 4 at age 78 in Tufts Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by her family.
Catherine was a compassionate spirit whose passion was caring for others. She worked until this past summer as a homemaker for the elderly. Catherine spent most of her time enjoying her family. She loved visiting seaside towns with her daughter and granddaughter.
Catherine met her beloved husband Michael on a blind date in October of 1962 where they saw the movie “The Longest Day” on their first date. They shared 56 years of love and companionship. She had an incredible ability to find happiness in her daily activities. Her personality was contagious to everyone she met. She put love into everything she did. Her favorite prayer was the Grandmother’s Prayer which she carried with her always.
Catherine is survived and sadly missed by her beloved husband Michael, loving daughter Christine, son in law Jim, granddaughter Sophia, brother Vincent, sister in law Barbara and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to a funeral Mass on Saturday February 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield, MA. Arrangements are by the Dewhirst & Boles Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen. To leave an online condolence, please visit Catherine’s tribute page at www.dewhirstbolesfuneral.com.
