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Sister Catherine’s almost 60 years as an elementary school teacher included service at San Francisco’s St. Monica and St. Cecilia schools.
Aug. 25, 2020
Catholic San Francisco
Holy Names Sister Catherine Nessi (Sister Francis Venard) died on Aug. 18, 2020. Sister Catherine, a Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary for 70 years, was 89 years old.
Sister Catherine’s almost 60 years as an elementary school teacher included service at San Francisco’s St. Monica and St. Cecilia schools.
“During her years in elementary schools she coached many sport teams and also was known to give trumpet lessons to music students,” the Holy Names Sisters said in a statement. “She had a spirit of unassuming service and generosity.”
Survivors include nieces, Rita Gordon, Theresa Woerman, Tina Figueroa and nephews, George Nessi and Jim Nessi and their families.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at a future date, the sisters said.
Remembrances may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Names, P.O. Box 907, Los Gatos 95031.