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Catherine “Tee” Koska

August 3, 1918 - March 1, 2015

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St. Magdalen Church
105 Mine Street
Flemington, NJ 08822

***Everyone is asked to kindly meet at the church at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

Catherine “Tee” Koska, age 96 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her grandson and his family who lived with her.

Born August 3, 1918 on the family farm off Biser Road in Delaware Township, NJ she was the daughter of the late John and Carmella Grutta Leone. She was a lifelong area resident.

Tee graduated Flemington High School and worked for many years as a receptionist and secretary at Johanna Farms, Raritan Township, NJ.

A longtime communicant of St. Magdalen Church, Flemington, NJ, she had formerly volunteered in the rectory, doing various tasks to assist the clergy. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Tee’s family was her world and they meant everything to her.

She was known for her love of dancing, especially ballroom dancing, as well as her fondness of the outdoors and living on the family farm. She was a strong woman who continued to drive as well as mow the lawn until she was 94 years young.

She was preceded in death by her first husband in 1969, Anenzio Peter “Shay” Constantini; her second husband, Albert Koska in 2013; and 8 brothers and sisters.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Brad Stangil of Lower Saucon Township, PA; a grandson and his wife, Wayne Shay and Deborah Stangil of East Amwell Township, NJ; a granddaughter, Jennifer Edmonson and her fiance, Bob Shemonski of Perkiomenville, PA; two great grandsons, Nicholas Edmonson of Lower Saucon Township, PA and Wayne Shay “Chip” Stangil, Jr. of East Amwell Township, NJ; a sister, Bonnie Higgins of Couer D’Alene, ID; many nieces, nephews and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Joseph Kabali on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Magdalen Church, 105 Mine Street, Flemington, NJ under the care of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ. There are no calling hours and interment will be private. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m.

Please visit www.wrightfamily.com for further information, to send a message or a card of condolence to the family and to share a life story or photograph of Tee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822.

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St. Magdalen Church
105 Mine Street
Flemington, NJ 08822
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***Everyone is asked to kindly meet at the church at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

Catherine “Tee” Koska, age 96 years, of Ringoes, NJ, died on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her home surrounded by her grandson and his family who lived with her. Born August 3, 1918 on the family farm off Biser Road in Delaware Township, NJ she was the daughter of the late John and Carmella GruttaContinue Reading

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Chip left a message on June 15, 0003:
Gram, it was a wonderful life I had with you when you were younger and we went out to eat and did other stuff togehter I will miss you a lot it was hard for me to see you "go" in front of me but eventually life does catch up on you. Luv your great grandson, Chip
Debbie Goldman Dibianca and Kurt Goldman left a message on May 15, 0003:
So sorry to hear about tee. I will always remember her at the switchboard at Johanna. She used to get a kick out of my son, Michael, when his grandfather let him spend Saturday mornings at the office. Michael poured sugar and milk into the coffee machine, and ruined it, she laughed so hard! That's the way he saw coffee being made. He is now a chef owner of two restaurants in Delaware- Moro, and Satsuma.
Carmella Russell left a message on March 15, 0003:
Love you and will miss you. Give Dad and David a hug for me
Shay left a message on March 15, 0003:
Gram..... We love and miss you very much. Thanks for all the memories throughout the years from my childhood on. You will always be in our thoughts and I will miss you most of all.... Love always, Shay, Deb and Chip
Jennifer Edmonson left a message on March 15, 0003:
Grandmom, It is hard to believe your gone and I still have not accepted your loss. I will always remember the good times you left behind including the holidays, family picnics, our shopping trips, and a whole lot more. The comfort you provided when I came to you for support will never be surpassed. I will always look at my horoscope and think of you knowing that you would have sent it to me. I will never forget you and I know we will meet again one day! Love, Your Granddaughter Jennifer
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Dawn Eick left a message on March 15, 0003:
Dear Sweetheart , I am going to miss you so much .You were such a wonderful lady and I loved coming too care for you and spend our time together . I hope you are dancing with that special person .love you Dawn
camille smith left a message on March 15, 0003:
Dear Aunt Tee, Thanks for the memories. Will love you always! Love, Camille
Joe Leone left a message on March 15, 0003:
Cathy and Brad & Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Tee will always have a special place in my heart. I remember her taking the time every Sunday to take us to church and then on outings. She had more energy then anyone I know and was always happy and positive. I loved her laugh. She will be missed. God bless. Love Joe
Cathy Shai Stangil left a message on March 15, 0003:
Mom its been a long journey and I am proud I can be part of it. I am especially glad we had the chance to visit Italy together and visit family members. I will miss you dearly. I Love You. Cathy
Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services left a message:
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