Katherine Costacurta

March 21, 1922 - April 9, 2019

On April 9, 2019 Katherine Villanova Costacurta passed away in Bethlehem, PA (to join the Lord) At the age of 97. Born in Barnesboro, Pa. on March 21, 1922, Katherine, at the age of 2 and with her 7 siblings and parents, relocated to the town of Marostica, Italy, where most of her family resided. There she was raised, then married her husband Aldo. With Aldo and their 4 year old daughter Marisa, they sailed to the United States, New York Harbor. They settled in Hudson. Seven years later, their son, Gary, was born. Katherine was an expert seamstress, very meticulous and accomplished. Her true passions, however, were her family and cooking/baking. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church and helped in any way she could. She was a member of the Auxiliary of Columbia Memorial Hospital. They loved it when she brought her famous apple pies. She is survived by her children, daughter Marisa (John) Gebhardt of Baldwinsville, NY, and son Dr. Gary (Cynthia) Costacurta of Bethlehem, Pa. She cherished her grandchildren Todd (Michelle) Harris, Tiffany (Michael) Bottar, and Julia Costacurta. Her great-grandchildren were most precious to Katherine.......Tyler and Madeleine Harris; and Anthony and Andrew Bottar. Katherine was predeceased by brothers Anthony, Peter, John, Luigi, Giuseppe, and sisters Mary and Lena. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday April 13 at 12:00pm from Holy Trinity St Mary’s Parish in Hudson. Visitation will be Saturday at the Bates & Anderson Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home 110 Green St Hudson from 10:00-11:30am prior to Mass.