Balsamo, Catherine R.

Catherine R. Balsamo, 80, of Canton, formerly of Quincy, passed away July 12 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School.

She worked as the controller for College Town in Braintree for over 30 years and later was the accounts receivables manager for TAC Worldwide for 15 years before retiring. She was the treasurer of the Balsamo Memorial Charitable Foundation for over 20 years and enjoyed bowling, traveling, gambling, cooking and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her godchildren, Donna Dearborn and Vanessa O’Brien, both of Canton. She is also survived by many cousins from the Balsamo and Monahan families of Massachusetts and the Balsamo, Bellia and Menino families of New York.

Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street, Thursday, July 14, from 4-8 p.m. Funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton Friday morning, July 15, at 10:30. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Hellenic Nursing Home, 601 Sherman St., Canton, MA 02021 or to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

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