Catherine Riforgiato Conte

Catherine Riforgiato Conte entered into the haven of eternal peace on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 after a brief illness. At the time of her passing she was living in Florida with her daughter but was a resident of Batavia, New York for 63 years. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Lawrence, sister Jenny and brother Anthony.

She loved to cook, shop, garden and spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survived by three children: Barbara (David) Wedow of Jacksonville, Florida, Lawrence (Mary) Conte of Fairport, NY, and Gary (Anne) Conte of Chicago, Illinois; Seven grandchildren: Tammy, Tina, Gina, Beth, Kimberly, Kristin and Kevin and nine great grandchildren and numerous dear cousins.

Friends will be received from 2 to 6 P.M. on Sunday March 15, 2015 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday March 16, 2015 at Resurrection Parish (St. Joseph’s Church) 303 East Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial's may be made to Resurrection Parish for the Women’s Sodality. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.