In Memory of
Catherine Cassidy
October 27,
1922 - February 23, 2021
Obituary
Catherine Cassidy,
age 98, of Long Branch passed away Tuesday February 23,
2021.
She was born on October 27, 1922 in Manhattan to the
late Sarah and Joseph J. Cassidy.
She was predeceased by siblings Joseph Cassidy, Marian
Breiter, Francis Cassidy, Margaret Cassidy, Patricia
Cassidy, John Cassidy, Charles Cassidy; nephews, Kevin
Cassidy, Joseph Breiter, Charles Breiter, Francis
Cassidy and nieces, Marianne Bogunovich and Patricia
Kenney.
She is survived by her sister Anne Lynch, Matawan, NJ
and many nieces and nephews.
Catherine graduated from Cathedral HS in Manhattan. She
received her undergraduate degree from Pace University
and in 1980 went on to earn her MBA from Monmouth
College.
Catherine began her employment with The Port Authority
of NY & NJ in 1963. In 1966, Catherine, a trailblazer
for women in the workforce, was the first women promoted
to the position of Chief Toll Supervisor for Port of New
York Authority’s Staten Island Bridges. In this position
she helped select and supervise 50 women who for the
first time were hired as toll collectors. Upon retiring
from the Port Authority, she moved to Lakewood NJ and
worked for Georgian Court College. Once fully retired
Catherine settled in Long Branch to enjoy the ocean
views year-round.
Catherine, known to all her family as “Aunt Catherine”
will forever be remembered for her incredible
generosity, her love of the Ocean, Asbury Park and Point
Pleasant boardwalk trips, Ice Cream, Omaha Steaks, and
all our beautiful Christmas Ornaments. She was admired
and loved and will be very missed by all her family.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 27th from
10:00-11:30 AM at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10
Morrell Street, Long Branch. A mass will be offered
following the visitation at 12:00 PM at St. Michaels
Roman Catholic Church, 800 Ocean Avenue. A burial will
follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
To leave a message of condolence or share a favorite
memory please visit Catherine’s page at
https://wbhfh.com/obituary/catherine-cassidy
