Catherine Gatto Strinich – Elizabeth

Catherine Gatto Strinich, 93, of Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at UPMC McKeesport. She was a retired butcher at Marraccini Supermarket in Elizabeth, a former butcher at Foodland in Clairton, a former head cook at Royak’s Diner in Dravosburg and a seasonal employee at Kaufmann’s in Century III Mall. A member of St. Michael Parish in Elizabeth Township, she was extremely active with the parish fish fry and had a passion for cooking and baking. She was also a former member of St. Clare of Assisi parish in Clairton. Born June 29, 1926, in Elizabeth, she was a daughter of the late Nick and Jennie Martin Gatto. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Joseph C. Strinich; daughters, Catherine (Jim) Lowery of Peters Township, and Denise (Chuck) Longo Hendzel of Elizabeth; sister, Jennie Bandini of Steubenville, Ohio; brother, Nick Gatto of Elizabeth; along with nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Louis Strinich; sister, Raffaline Grilli; and brothers, Angelo and August Gatto. Friends will be received at PAUL E. BEKAVAC FUNERAL HOME, Elizabeth, from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in St. Michael Parish with the Rev. Thomas A. Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com.