Catherine Courcey 0'Connell

Catherine Heenan Courcey 0’Connell. Age 93, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Whitney Manor in Hamden on December 16. She was daughter of James F. Heenan Sr. and Anna Woods Heenan. Kay, as she was known, was married to the late Daniel J. Courcey and the late William T. O'Connell. She is survived by her three devoted children, Daniel J. Courcey Jr. of Northford, James F. Courcey of Bradenton, Fla. and Joan C. Goldstein of Jamestown, RI. Kay also shared a special relationship with their spouses, Sharon Courcey, Leon Goldstein and the late Gail Courcey. She was the loving grandmother of Daniel J. Courcey III of Wallingford, Kerry A. Courcey of Guilford, Erin Courcey Ellis of Fairfield, Kathleen Courcey Yanzo of Meriden James F. Courcey Jr. of Boston, Ma. and Drew and Jill Goldstein of Jamestown, RI. Kay also had four great-grandchildren Clare, Caroline and Owen Courcey of Wallingford and Dylan Gladding of Jamestown, RI. In addition, Kay leaves a devoted and loving sister Elizabeth H. Roach and her two children James Roach and Catherine Perry. She was pre-deceased bv her brothers Dunnith R. Heenan and James F. Heenan Jr. Kay was a long time resident of New Haven and Harbor Village in Branford. For a number of years, she enjoyed spending winter months in Long Boat Key Fla. after her retirement as Comptroller of the New Haven Parking Authority. She was a tireless volunteer for numerous clubs and political organizations. Her accomplishments include having served on the Connecticut State Central Democratic Committee, Past President of the National Federation of Democratic Women, Past President of the New Haven Catholic Charity League, and Past President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Her charitable endeavors comprised of having served on the boards of the New Haven Association of the Blind and the Connecticut March of Dimes. In her spare time, Kay loved traveling but she was always happiest at home gatherings surrounded by her family. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. Contributions in her memory can be made to Masonic Care Home Health and Hospice, 33 North Plains Industrial Rd., Wallingford, Ct. 06492. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Saturday morning (today) at ll 0'clock. Burial in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Sisk Brothers in charge of arrangements.

Catherine Courcey 0'Connell

January 3, 1917 - December 16, 2010