Springfield/Charlton- Sandra Ann (Cataldo) Griffin, 71, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at the Overlook Masonic Health Care Center.
Sandy was born in Springfield, MA on February 1, 1945 a daughter of the late Paul Cataldo, whom she cherished always, and the late Isabel Martins (Garcia) (Cataldo).
Sandy was very proud to have been raised in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield. She lived in Springfield for most of her life and was a graduate of the former Commerce High School. She was a parishioner of both Holy Name and Mt. Carmel churches of Springfield. Sandy spent the majority of her adult professional career employed with the state of MA at the Hampden County Hall of Justice where she worked for both the Hampden County Employees Credit Union and as a Clerk for the Hampden County Court System from which she retired. She was also a member of the Forest Park Reunion committee. Sandy enjoyed cooking for her family, reading, spending time with her grandchildren, shopping with her mother, and she especially enjoyed her time on the Connecticut shore where she vacationed frequently.
Sandy was predeceased by her parents and numerous loving aunts and uncles. Sandy will forever be in the hearts of her children: Peter of Springfield, Tara Damian and her husband Benjamin of Belmont, and her son Daniel also of Springfield; four grandchildren: Joseph, Victoria, Daniel, and Isabel; her loving brother and caregiver Paul A. “Butch” Cataldo and his wife Alice of South Hadley, a nephew Dustin Cataldo and his family of Montana, and a niece Lenore Cataldo and her family of Texas; along with numerous cousins, extended family members, and lifelong friends.
Sandy will be remembered most for sweet demeanor and kind spirit.
A Funeral Mass for Sandra will be held Monday, July 11, 2016 at 10AM at Mt. Carmel Church- 123 William Street Springfield, MA. No Calling Hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: The Overlook, ATTN: Fund Development 88 Masonic Home Rd., Charlton, MA 01507. Sandy’s family is grateful for the Overlook’s wonderful and attentive care.
ROBERT J. MILLER- CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME, 175 Old Worcester Road. is assisting Sandy’s family with Funeral Arrangements.
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