Catherine Lange
August 4, 1927 ~ September 7, 2025
Born in:
Glasgow, Scotland
Resided in:
Middle Island, New York
Catherine Lange, blessed with 98 beautiful years, passed peacefully surrounded by family on September 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of the late William (Sarah), Steven (Carla), Paul (Deborah), Raymond (Christine), Bruce (Nanci) & Georgette (Brett) Lapple. Cherished grandma of Bryann (Erich), Billy (Beth), Samantha (Elliot), Keith (Lauren), Scott , Christopher, Brittany, Daniel (Alexandria), Sean & Christen. Adored “GiGi” of Jack, Ryleigh, Hayley, Jacqueline, Carson, Penelope & Graham. Catherine will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her.
Services
Visitation: Thursday, September 11, 2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Visitation: Thursday, September 11, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Mass: Friday, September 12, 2025 10:30 am
Saint Anthony of Padua R.C. Church
614 Route 25A
ROCKY POINT, NY 11778
Interment: Friday, September 12, 2025 11:45 am
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Catherine Lange 's name.
Good Shepherd Hospice
200 Belle Terre Road
Port Jefferson,
NY
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May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. My prayers are with you and your family.
AUNT CATHY I LOVE AND WILL MISS YOU FOREVER 😥 YOU WOULD WATCH ME WHEN I WAS LITTLE WITH YOUR SISTER MARGIE ..I REMEMBER SOME OF IT ! OUR MEMORIES WITH US ALL & MY COUSINS WILL GO ON FOREVER….I WILL LOOK FOR THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY & WILL KNOW ITS YOU WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE Love Geraldine ❤️😪
Hey Grandma – thank you for always being such a bright spot in mine and all of our lives. I feel so lucky to have so many memories of us dancing, laughing, and just enjoying each others company. You were always the one bringing joy and life into the room while showing the whole family how deeply we were loved. You were the heart of our family pumping your warmth and energy throughout the room, even during the loudest Lange parties.
I could not ask for a better Grandmother.
We will miss you every day but will carry your love with us always.
Love you forever,
Scotty
Mom, One of my most special and cherished memories of you is when Bruce and I took you to Ellis Island for your 80th birthday. I watched in awe as you looked around and relived that time you travelled to America and arrived at Ellis Island, ALONE! All those memories you shared with us that day.. Seeing the Statue of Liberty for the first time, the people, the smells, the lines to register based on your nationality, remembering the large building itself and finding your name in the official registry, after all those years. I believe that journey you made as an 18 year old gal made you the person you came to be. Someone who was strong and determined, full of love, hope and a zest for life. Devoted to your family and your faith. You had a warm and kind way about you that always stayed with anyone you came in contact with. I will miss you and all your love you always had for me. I will carry my memories of you in my heart forever.
Dear Mom,
Our home is too quiet without you in it! Thinking of you with love always. Rest now…
❤️
Aunt Cathy,
Love you! Will cherish all the memories through the years. You always made everyone feel special and loved..Rest with your family in heaven.
Cathy, feeling blessed to have known you for over 40 years. Remembering hugs and holding hands while chatting when we saw each other for holidays, birthdays and many special occasions in between at Bruce and Nanci’s house. You always listened as if we were the only people in the room, which as we all know wasn’t easy to do at some of the Lange occasions, but that’s part of the fond fun memories with you. Always had positive words and were sincere. Such a sweet person and a smile that made me smile. You had a way of making me, Tommy and our boys Chris and Ryan feel special. And always asked about them when they were unable to be there.That showed your caring nature. The way you loved your family and the way they loved you shined brightly for us all to see. Your life was a gift and should be celebrated. You will be sincerely missed and remembered fondly in our hearts.
So thank you for the conversations, your caring words, genuine smile and your hugs.
Our hearts are with all of you
My heart aches. I miss you so much. You lived an incredible life and were a very special person and mom
I will miss our phone calls which always included laughter
You are at peace and with Dad and Bill in heaven
Bruce
I love you and miss you so much already. You were an incredible person and even better mom. I will truly miss our phone calls when I was driving home from work. we always had spirited conversations and we always laughed a lot. You can now rest in the arms of the Virgin Mother who you prayed to. You are with Dad and Bill. I know you will continue to look over us and guide us.
Till we meet again
Bruce
My prayers are with you all.
To a wonderful woman, neighbor and friend . Mrs. Lange I knew you for over 60 years ! I don’t ever recall seeing you without a big smile on your face. Thanks for driving me and Brucie to YMCA little league games and St. Patrick’s Friday night basketball games and coming to my wedding 30 years ago.. Thanks for being a dear friend to my mom Dolores too ! Say hello to Mr. Lange and Bill for me. May you rest in the arms of Jesus . God Bless all the Lange.s ! Kevin Law
Grandma,
Our world is a lot less cheerful and bright without you here. The house is strange; walking in the front door and not seeing you, smiling, with open arms at the table or in your chair hurts, every time. I love you so incredibly much Grandma. I’m certain you are in paradise, with Grandpa, Uncle Bill, and all our loved ones who have moved on.
Let me tell you, you would have absolutely loved Spiro’s yesterday. I felt a lot of love in the room, there was lots of reminiscing of all the good times we’ve had together, and excited conversations for the future, like Brittany and Scott’s weddings! A few of us got your signature drink, a Manhattan, which definitely grew on me! Penelope, Jacqueline, and Graham all behaved like the angels they are.
Thanks for being the best Grandma/GiGi we could ever ask for.
Talk to you again soon, Grandma. I love you.
I Love You.
Ray