Catherine Bella Pethick's Obituary
Catherine Bella Pethick, 81, of Umatilla, FL, passed away on September 22, 2022, in Tavares, FL. She was born on February 6, 1941, in New Haven, CT, to her parents: Pasquale and Lucille (Tatteo) Dematteo. She lived in West Haven, CT most of her life and later moved to Altoona, FL. Catherine was a department manager in the retail industry and a member of Saint Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church and loved to garden.
She is survived by her husband: William Pethick; daughters: Janet (Rex) Norris, Catherine Lyke Hedegard, and June (Norm) Lyke; 7 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son: George Lyke Jr.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 5:00-7:00PM. Funeral Services will be held at Steverson Hamlin and Hilbish in Tavares, FL, on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 10:00AM. Online condolences can be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
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