Katherine Ann Cavanaugh (Eberhard), 84

Long-time East Moriches resident Katherine Ann Cavanaugh (Eberhard) passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on April 24 at the age of 84. A familiar face helping her son, Mike, at East Moriches Hardware for years, Kathy was known and loved by many. She was a loving and proud mother, an avid gardener, an animal lover of all kinds, and had a great sense of humor. She was known for her strong work ethic and cherished spending time with her family and close friends. In her later years, she loved tinkering in her garden, painting rocks with her granddaughter, watching the deer, turkeys, birds, and squirrels from the front window of her house, and spending time with her dog. Born in Franklin Square, Kathy was hard working throughout her life in many different roles, from a home health aide, bus driver, and farmer, but her most cherished jobs were running a stand at the farmer's markets in New York City and working at the hardware store. Katherine will be deeply missed by her family, children John Paul Cavanaugh, Michael and Mary Cavanaugh, Kenneth and Stephany Cavanaugh, and grandchildren Elise Cavanaugh, Sarah Cavanaugh, Bryan Cavanaugh, and "Miss Kathy" to John William Seely and Candace (Seely) Tagliaferri and her siblings: Margaret Hanley, John Eberhard, and her beloved dog, Gizmo. She was preceded in death by her son, James Cavanaugh. The family sincerely thanks her niece, Patty Hanley, for providing loving care so Katherine could live out her final months in her own home where she was happiest. A service celebrating Kathy's life was held at Robertaccio Funeral Home in Center Moriches. Donations in her memory can be made to East End Hospice at: www.eeh.org/donate.

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Katherine Ann Cavanaugh (Eberhard), 84