Catherine Ann Cifaratta-Brayton

Birth date: Jul 25, 1939 Death date: Mar 21, 2015

Catherine Ann Cifaratta-Brayton, 75 of North Syracuse passed peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday, March 21, 2015. Catherine is predeceased by her husband, John Cifaratta and son, Leonard Cifaratta. A member of the 1956 No Read Obituary

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Jackie Forte

555w ago

Kay, or "Mrs. Cifaratta" as I called her when I was a young student, was a caring, loving parent and supporter of education for all students. She was tuned into the community and was a presence at most student events in the school district over the years. She had an attention to detail on the little things that make all the difference in the quality of the lives of others and education. She made everyone's sport, activity or award feel important.
I will miss running into Kay at local restaurants with her family on Sunday mornings. My prayers go out to John and all the family.
With sympathy-
Jackie (Stott) Forte

Deborah Barbuto

555w ago

With gratitude to Catherine for her selfless devotion to the students, families and teachers of the North Syracuse School district. You are missed!
With sincerest sympathy,
Debbie Barbuto

Mary Hagen

555w ago

Sadly was just given the last of Catherine's baby hats...so sorry to hear of her passing. I always looked forward to her stopping by with her goodies and she always brought me a dish cloth that she made. So thoughtful! Catherine volunteered over 4500 hours to St Joseph's Hospital...she will be missed! Mary Hagen St Joseph's Hospital

Carol Murnane

555w ago

Meeting you in 2003 began a journey and friendship I will always treasure. I hope you know drive and determination will surely live on.To your family, you gave Catherine the best gift of all, being with her till the end. I am just so sorry. Carol Murnane

Beth Patri

555w ago

I am truly saddened to read of Kay's passing. She was always everywhere in the community, supporting students, staff, and programs alike...such a loyal and staunch supporter! The picture you've chosen is perfect, because it shows her untiring, wonderful spirit and the smile that brightened her eyes and her love of family and life. It may not have always been easy, but thank you for sharing her with the rest of us.

Robert Eaton

556w ago

Ellen and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to all of Catherines family. I was most associated with the boys, as Peter and I worked to together at Goodyear and Joe and John would come down to visit occasionally. We hope she rests in peace and her family finds comfort in all the memories that they shared.

Bob and Ellen Eaton

Susan M. Crandall

556w ago

I knew Catherine through the North Syracuse School District and through OCM BOCES, and was so impressed that she attended so many community events and truly supported the activities of our students. I was aware of her absence at the 1st home Color Guard show, but unaware that she was ill, so was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.....may she rest in peace.

Susan M. Crandall

Bill Nash

556w ago

The Cifaratta-Brayton family,
We will always appreciate the time and effort Kay spent on both education and sports.
Her positive influence and support will always be remembered.

Bill and Nancy Nash

Bob Sherburne

556w ago

Kay was dedicated to the youth of North Syracuse and OCM BOCES. She cared deeply about their education and sought to improve their learning. After so many years on the two Boards of Education, she will be missed greatly.

Helen Paige

556w ago

I always enjoyed seeing Catherine.
She had a great sense of humor, and told it the way it was.The North Syracuse school district school board has lost a loyal and dedicated member.
To her family, may god grant you strenght rest and peace.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Helen Paige,
Cicero

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