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Catherine “Cathy” M. Lee

Catherine “Cathy” M. Lee, 58, of Port Richey, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Florida Hospital in Tarpon Springs, Florida.  She was born in Santa Monica, California and had lived in the Tampa Bay area for many years. Cathy worked as an Account Supervisor for Brighthouse / Spectrum for a number of years where she was considered to be a dedicated employee, with a great work ethic.

She was always considered to be a strong person who loved smiling and was gracious, selfless, kind, loving, generous and forgiving. In addition, Cathy was also extremely intelligent, a loyal friend, with a gentle soul, was very patient and yet quite courageous.

Cathy was known to be shower singer who loved all genres of music. She was terrified of scary movies; but, watched them anyway and was a zombie enthusiast. She loved animals, reading, travel, cruises, riding roller coasters, gardening, swimming and the beach and ocean.  One of the things Cathy really loved was holiday dinners and especially Thanksgiving. She also found time to donate her services to animal shelters, made countless acts of charity and was always a proponent of the underdog.

A comment from her husband, Larry, “Of all the souls I have met through my travels, hers was the most human”. Her sister Bonnie said, “You’ve always believed in Angels and now you fly among them. Forever loved, forever missed…” Her son Joshua also comment, “What is a mother? A mother is someone who loves their children no matter what, and someone who makes hard decisions for their children as they grow up so they can look back and know she did it out of love. Our mother was a kind and wonderful human being. She taught us many things in life: how to be a hard worker, how to overcome obstacles, and how to share the kindness and joy that she instilled in those around her. Our mother was more than just a mom: she was a grandmother, and a friend to her children. We could come to her with any problem, and she would offer us the best advice that anyone could hope for. On the days when we were downtrodden or sad, we could talk to her and we would smile. That was the kind of person our mother was, and will continue to be in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Looking back on the life I shared with my mother, I wouldn’t change a single thing. She gave me the best life that she knew how to give, and it was perfect….” And her brother, John said, “Simply put, you were the best. I will carry a piece of you in my heart always. Godspeed…”

She was preceded in death by her parents, John J. and Barbara McAleer. She is survived by her husband, Larry Lee; sons, Joshua (Tyler Jung) and Benjamin (Samantha) Shapiro; step-son, Donavan (Rebecca) Lee; brother, John J. McAleer; sister, Bonnie McAleer; mother-in-law, Mary Lee; grandchildren, Evelyn, Mason, Ryland, Hunter, Harrison and Jackson; and nieces and nephews, Justin, Alexis, Faith and Brett; and many friends and work associates.

A service is scheduled for 10:30AM on Saturday, April 7, at Florida National Cemetery. The cemetery is located at 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513.

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