GLENS FALLS/NEWARK – Catherine “Cathy” Mary (Pizzirusso) DePalo, 60, of Glens Falls, passed away April 20, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Newark, NY to the late Anthony and Nancy (Bartle) Pizzirusso.
Cathy was a 1979 graduate of Newark High School and later graduated from SUNY Oswego. She moved to Glens Falls after college and was employed at TV Data/Tribune for many years as an editor and accountant.
Cathy enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family especially the lights of her life, her son Joe and grandson Beau, who provided much needed joy and inspiration.
She is survived by her devoted and loving boyfriend, Frank Usher, who was her caregiver for the entirety of her illness; her sons, Joseph (Mallory) DePalo, Paul (Meghan) Richardson; her siblings, Ann (Hal) Reinhardt, Mitch (Rebecca) Pizzirusso, Rocco Pizzirusso, Theresa (Gary) Lee; her half siblings, Joseph DiSanto and Terri (Ron) Smith; her grandchildren, Sadie, Millie and Beau; two nieces, one nephew, two great-nephews and two great-nieces.
Friends may call Friday, April 29, 2022, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, April 30, 2022, 11 a.m., at St. Mary’s/St Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.
Rite of Committal will follow the Mass at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in the town of Queensbury.
Memorial donations in memory of Cathy may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.
My heart and prayers go out to Cathy’s children, close and extended family, and especially to Frank. You were her rock and her best friend. I am truly sorry for your loss.
I already miss her sense of humor, strength, and unapologetic bluntness in all things. A true one-of-a-kind personality and I was so blessed and lucky to be able to call her my friend. I can hear her correcting my grammar, so my apologies for any errors.
You truly are irreplaceable, Cathy. 💜
For several years I had the pleasure every morning to walk into Tribune Media Services on Glen Street and find Cathy’s brilliant smile greeting me. She was such a fun, happy and kind person. Prayers and love to her family. Rest in peace Cathy.
Frank and family. We are so sorry to hear of Cathy’s passing. We enjoyed seeing her and you at the Usher’s CHRISTmas family reunion every year. She was a sweetheart, with a beautiful smile. She will be missed. You are all in our personal prayers and on our church prayer lists as well. May GOD comfort your broken hearts. May HE fill your minds with beautiful memories. May HE give you a peace that surpasses all human understanding. I praise HIM for the years HE gave you together. I can only imagine the joy, love, peace and contentment Cathy was feeling, knowing that you loved her, stayed close by her and took such wonderful care of her, over her long fight with breast cancer. GOD bless you. Love and prayers, George and Karen Yurcik
It was my privilege to care for cathy on her journey. She fought valiantly. My condolences to Frank and her family. Beth Hughes RN OCN CR Wood Cancer Center
Ann and family,
I want to say how sorry I am to hear of Cathy passing.
Cancer is a tough battle.
Love and Prayers to you all.
My condolences to Joe and family. So sorry for your loss.
Ann,Mitch,Theresa and Rocco
I’m am so sorry for the loss of your sister
My thoughts and prayers are with you all❤️