Catherine Mosca, aged 101, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on the 11th of September 2026 at her long time home in the City of Bayonne, NJ. She was born in 1925 in Newark, NJ, a daughter of the late Nunziante and Christina Gesumaria Cupo.

She is survived by her four children Rose Ann Fichman and Ron Thompson, Gerald Mosca, Charlene Bini (Bart) and Christine Dee husband Kevin Dee. Six grandchildren Krista Jurs and husband Frank, Bryan Bini and wife Mariarosa, Catherine DiMaulo and husband Kevin, Jackie Staub and husband William, Ryan Dee and Francesca Schweiger husband Kyle. Nine great-grandchildren Brekyn, Ava, Frank, Alexander, Massimo, William, Mason, Vienna and Theodore. Her sister Theresa Marini (Edzio) and sister in law Frances Cupo, wife of brother Nunzie Cupo Jr, along with many other nieces and nephews and friends who will forever cherish her memory and miss her deeply.

She was predeceased by her husband Alphonso “Frank” Mosca, son in law Bartolomeo Bini, sisters Marie Policastro husband George; Mildred Strada husband Vincenzo, Christine Comerci husband James; brothers Pietro Cupo wife Phylis, Nunzie Cupo Jr. and Joseph Cupo. As well as her in laws; Joseph Mosca (Assunta), Eva Cimmino(Anthony), Angie Gallo (Louis), Almondo Mosca (Rose), Frances Cirranello (Anthony), James Mosca (June), Andy Mosca (Mickie).

Catherine was the beloved matriarch of her family and devoted her life to those she loved. She was known for her strength, wisdom, generosity, and unconditional love. Her large family was her greatest joy and enduring legacy.

Throughout her 101 years she was a Golden Treasure member of Saint Anne’s as well as an active member of the Golden Ages, Young at Heart and the Rosary Society. Catherine took immense pride in the many generations she helped to raise, and the century of happy memories and traditions she passed down. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy that will continue through the many generations she loved so dearly.

Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at Migliaccio Funeral Home, 851 Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne, on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to gather at the funeral home on Thursday, September 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m. before proceeding to St. Henry’s Church, 645 Avenue C, Bayonne, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Catherine’s honor at 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow at Woodbridge Memorial Gardens in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey.