Catherine Thornton, Of Manhasset, Dies At 99

Catherine I. Thornton, a resident of Manhasset and Breezy Point, died on Feb. 16. She was 99.

She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Thornton and predeceased by her son Robert H. Thornton. Loving mother of Thomas J. (Mary) Thornton, Jr. and Christine Thornton (Dr.Michael) Grieco and mother-in-law of Julia Thornton Hess. Cherished grandmother of Robert H.(Annie), Thomas J. III (Amanda), Christopher and Ryan (Caroline).

Great-grandmother of Robert, Matthew, Alice and Sam. Catherine was a Very special lady and touched the lives of all who knew her.

Family will be receiving friends at the Fairchild Funeral Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, NY 11030 Friday from 3-8pm. Funeral Mass Saturday at 10:00am at St. Mary's Church in Manhasset. Interment St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY.