Catherine “Kay” DiMaio, 96, Seaford NY, passed away on 12/13/25 in

Good Shepherd Hospice at Mercy Hospital. Catherine grew up in

Queens and lost her parents at a young age. Together she and her

siblings grew up relying on each other and raising themselves. She met

her husband Alex on a blind date. Together they had 2 daughters, Adele

and Annette. Catherine was a loving and devoted mother. Catherine

worked for Citi Bank for 25 years. After retirement, Catherine always

found time to help her friends and neighbors, whether it was taking them

shopping, to their doctors appointments, or acting as a caregiver. She

loved to cook for her family and loved doting on her grandchildren. She

was a loving and involved grandmother. She also had a love for animals

and gave many stray cats a home. She will be remembered as full of life,

funny, and kind-hearted. Catherine is survived by her children, Adele

(Louis) and Annette (Frank), grandchildren Alexandra (Matt) and

Juliana and her great grandson, Matthew. She is preceded in death by

her husband, Alexander.