Albany- Katherine C. D'Addio, 96, wife of the late Henry S. D'Addio, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Albany, NY.
Born May 18, 1927, in New Haven, CT. she was the eldest daughter of the late Edson and Mary Casner.
She graduated from Southington High School, Southington, CT. She worked for many years thereafter in various secretarial positions.
Katherine and Henry were married on October 25, 1952, and had three children, Richard, Daniel and Christine. They made their family home in Cheshire, CT for many years. After Henry passed, she relocated to Albany, NY, where she had a very active life playing golf, bocce, and Mahjong with her many friends. Most of all, she enjoyed sharing in the lives of her grandchildren, Jack and Sarah.
She is survived by her children Richard D'Addio of Boston, Massachusetts, Daniel D'Addio of Rimrock, Arizona, Christine (Tim) Hanlon of Albany, New York; grandchildren Adisu D'Addio, Steven (Gina) D'Addio, Marshal Yde, Jack and Sarah Hanlon; great grandchildren, whom she adored, Jonah and Sofia D'Addio; her sisters-in-law, Jean Casner and Erma Casner; her God daughter Diane Jones; the extended Hanlon family and many nieces and nephews whom she loved.
In addition to her husband, Katherine was predeceased by her siblings, Robert Casner, Jack (Pal) Casner, James (Pauline) Casner, Nancy (Leslie) Adams, Dorothy (Vito) Riccio, Edward (Marjorie) Casner, and George Casner.
As her last act of kindness, and consistent with her final wishes, Katherine provided an Anatomical Gift to the Albany Medical College.
The family would like to thank her dear friend Luzette Polanco, all of the Health Care workers at Schenectady Community Hospice and St. Peters Hospice.
Memorial donations may be made to The Community Hospice Foundation, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 12:00pm in Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish, 175 Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410. Interment to follow at St. Bridget Cemetery.