Obituary of Catherine Pluta

Catherine (Kay) Pluta of Florida, NY entered into eternal rest on Friday September 27, 2019 after a long illness.  She was 91 years old.

The daughter of the late John and Mary Wludyha Pluta and step daughter of the late Alice Sosler Pluta she was born on Feb. 25, 1928 in Elizabeth, NJ.

She is survived by several cousins as well as lifelong friend Ann Briscese.

Starting in her late teenage years, Catherine worked at a local hardware store for a number of years until she became the owner-operator of a local soft serve ice cream stand in Florida, NY. After Catherine sold her business, she worked for Shop Rite in Florida, NY in the Accounts Payable Dept. from which she retired after numerous years of service.

Catherine was an avid life time bowler, who with her teammates, bowled in local leagues as well as in various tournaments across the country. She was a member of the Warwick Valley Senior Citizens Club and enjoyed and looked forward to their monthly casino trips.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday October 2, 2019 from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 at T.S. Purta Funeral Home 22 Glenmere Ave. Florida, NY.

A funeral mass will be held 10 am on Thursday October 3 at St. Josephs Church 20 Glenmere Ave. Florida, NY 10921.

Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery following the funeral mass.  

To send a condolence online, or for directions please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com