1955
2017
Catherine “Cathy” Mary Custer, 61, of Tampa, FL passed away peacefully on May 16, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral services will be held at St Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church (9724 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647) at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 20th. Burial will take place at 11am on Monday, May 22nd at Coral Ridge Cemetery in Cape Coral, FL. Arrangements are by Blount & Curry Funeral Home.
Cathy was born in Hackettstown, NJ to Frank and Ruth Case on June 16, 1955. She went to Barry University in Miami, FL and studied early education. She married the late Vincent Michael Knighton on August 11th, 1979 in Miami, FL. They had three children – Vincent Case, Mary Elizabeth, and Emily Ruth. She remarried on March 10th, 2001 to Gary Stephen Custer. She worked as a kindergarten and first grade teacher for over thirty years in Miami, Cape Coral, and Tampa, FL. Cathy was a devout Catholic and Eucharist Minister.
Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruth, her first husband, Vincent, and her first child, Vincent.
Cathy is survived by husband Gary Custer, daughters Mary Brenner and Emily Smaridge, brother Frank Case, grandson Patrick Brenner, son-in-laws Matt Brenner and Zack Smaridge, and step-daughter Deanna Breen and family.
Pallbearers will be Gary Custer, Frank Case, Matt Brenner, Zack Smaridge, John Sheridan, and Chris Smaridge.
Memorials may be given to Moffitt Cancer Center (https://moffitt.org/about-moffitt/foundation/). The family of Cathy wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all her friends, Dr. Apte of Moffitt Cancer Center, and all of the nurses of LifePath Hospice.
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May 22, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
May 20, 2017
Donna Tym
My dear friend Cathy and I met teaching Kindergarten together many years ago. Although we have not been at the same school for more than 10 years, we remained close friends.My sincere condolences to her loving family. Cathy, may you rest in peace after your long medical battle.
May 19, 2017
Dear Gary,
All of us in the Zephyrhills office extend our prayers and sympathy to you in your loss of your wonderful wife, Cathy. May your faith and happy memories bring you comfort and peace. God bless you.
May 19, 2017
Cathy and taught together at Clark in the Language Impaired program. We had the best time together lots of laughing and lots of creative planning . Prayers to her family she will be greatly missed . Patty Schifano (Temple Terrace Fl)
May 18, 2017
Anna Cook
Gary, Although we have not seen you in a few years, Mike and I want to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the God of all comfort, comfort you in your sorry. -- Mike & Anna Cook
May 18, 2017
Kimberly Millerick
Cathy and I were room mates in college and after graduation. She was a lovely person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May 18, 2017
Gary Custer
"To my beloved Wife and best friend" I'm happy you are now at peace. I will hold on to all of our fond memories and will miss you dearly. I pray that you are with our Lord Jesus and will be reunited with other loved ones that have passed from this earth to be with our heavenly father.
Your husband, Gary
May 18, 2017
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Tony Carvalho
Cathy, may you rest in peace. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
May 18, 2017
Nancy Goble Miller
Cathy's mother and my father were cousins. Cathy and I grew up in the same small NJ town. She was a year older than me and was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. Rest in peace, sweet cousin.
May 17, 2017
Christine Bennett
Cathy was a beautiful person. She had a heart of gold! She was a wonderful colleague, co-worker, teacher, and friend from Clark Elementary! She was a great support to me when I was diagnosed with cancer. She will be dearly missed. God bless her family and all others who had the experience of sharing her love for children and her joy for life!
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