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Katherine S. DeGruccio (n\u00e9e Matthews)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1967 \u2013 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katherine S. DeGruccio, 57, of Harrington Park, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, May 24, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beloved wife of Charles G. DeGruccio. Proud and devoted mother of Anthony Matthew and Stella Katherine. Cherished daughter of Niki and the late Stanley Matthews. Adored sister of Sam S. Matthews and his wife Anastasia, and Allison Orecchio and her husband Thomas. Kathy was also a loving aunt, daughter-in-law and sister-in-law, and a dear friend to many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She was a woman of strength, deep faith, and unwavering grace. Kathy was a devoted parishioner of both St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Bethany Church. Her trust in God remained steadfast, and she served as a guiding light to many throughout her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kathy enjoyed working as a substitute teacher at Harrington Park School, where she inspired students with her enthusiasm and support. She had a love for photography, especially capturing nature and the people she loved. She also worked for many years at the family business, Matthews Diner, where she enjoyed talking with customers and making them feel at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kathy loved to laugh and to celebrate life. She fought the good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 4\u20138 PM<\/strong> at Pizzi Funeral Home<\/strong>, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 10 AM<\/strong> at St. John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Cathedral<\/strong>, Tenafly, NJ. Interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery<\/strong>, Sparkill, NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In lieu of flowers, donations in Kathy\u2019s memory may be made to St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital<\/strong> at www.stjude.org<\/a> or to St. Philothea Philoptochos Society of the Cathedral of St. John the Theologian<\/strong>, 353 E. Clinton Avenue, Tenafly, NJ 07670.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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