Catherine Magito
March 14, 1940 ~ March 8, 2026
Born in:
New York, NY
Resided in:
Ridge, NY
Catherine Magito (1940-2026)
Catherine Magito, 85, of Ridge, New York, passed away on Sunday March 8th 2026.
She was born in New York, New York to Harry and Helen Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Magito, a U.S Army Veteran. Together they raised a beautiful family, including four daughters, Margaret (Chip) Bzdewka, Darlene (John) McLaughlin, Barbara (Jerry) Maio, and Debbie (Kyriacos) Diakou. She was known as “Cathy” to those who loved her and “Granny” to her eleven grandkids, CJ, Brian, Callie, Erin, Eraklis, Catherine, Collin, Anna, Olivia, Anthony, and Constantinos, and two great grandsons, Nicholas and Christopher. Her beloved chihuahua, “Mama”, was by her side for seven years.
Cathy enjoyed antiquing, Kenny Rogers, country living magazines, and trips to the wineries. She will always be remembered for her famous chicken noodle soup recipe. She enjoyed gatherings with family and friends, and always offered her quick-witted advice. Her classic line, “I’ll give you a reason to cry” (which she often did!). She will always break a smile in our hearts.
Services
Visitation: Monday, March 9, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Visitation: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Visitation: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Mass: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 9:45 am
St. Patrick's R C Church Smithtown
280 E Main St
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
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My deepest sympathies to all the Family. I remember when I was young Mom Dad and I would go to your house almost every Christmas (as well as other times). It always seemed to snow that night and I would be watching It’s a Wonderful Life. It always made me feel so warm inside. Let’s not forget the Cupcakes she made every time I was there, to this day my friends still call me the “Cupcake Queen”.