Catherine M Plain

September 11, 2015

Catherine Marie Plain, beloved mother and adored grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 11, 2015. Catherine grew up in East Orange and made her home in Chatham, Morristown and Brielle before moving to Tinton Falls in 2003. Catherine was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years, George, her sister Mary Dunlop and her parents James and Margaret Reilly. Catherine is survived by daughter Susan Meehan and husband Philip, son Bob and wife Colette, son Stephen and wife Maureen, and daughter Lisa van Brug and husband Cory. Nana leaves grandchildren Michelle, Deidre, Christine, Bob, Matt, Joshua, Brian, Megan, Caitlin, Molly, Greg, Scott and Amy who she always encouraged to read, write, play and love the beach, and 13 great grandchildren. Catherine also leaves brother in law, John Plain and nieces and nephews spread throughout the country. She was a good friend to many sharing her love of family, reading, bridge, sewing, knitting, sports, music and theater. Catherine was a faithful member of Catholic parishes in each of her home areas. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 2 -4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls. Catherine’s life will be celebrated with a Memorial Mass 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 16,2015 in the auditorium at Town Square, Seabrook Village, 3000 Essex Road, Tinton Falls. Inurnment of Ashes will follow at St Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt. Memorial contributions in Catherine’s name may be made to Meridian Hospice Neptune, the Benevolent Care Fund at Seabrook Village or New Jersey Repertory Theatre, Long Branch.