ALBANY – Katherine H. Maturo, 87, passed away on June 8, 2009 at Mt. Loretto Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Athens, NY on April 1, 1922 and was the daughter of the late James and Mary Laura Hickey. Katherine was employed in the accounting department of the New York Telephone Company, retiring after thirty years of service. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Arthur L. Maturo and her daughter, Eileen Frances Roberts. Katherine is survived by her two daughters, Mary Lou (Christopher) Lawson of Myrtle Beach, SC, Suzanne Spencer (Neil) Lava of Decatur, GA and seven grandchildren. Also surviving are her two sisters, Teresa Gaus of Amsterdam and Margaret Forman of Colonie. Katherine's family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff of Mt. Loretto Nursing Home and Community Hospice of Amsterdam for the wonderful care that she received.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie.