Obituary of Katherine A. DeCristofaro

Katherine (Kay) A. DeCristofaro, 81, formerly of Kingston, MA passed away on May 21, 2020 in Plymouth, MA. Kay grew up in Dorchester and she was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Alice (Barry) Goodwin. She was the devoted wife of the late Ernest W. DeCristofaro. Loving mother of Dianne Nash and husband Robert, Denise Fitzgerald and husband Jim, Dan DeCristofaro and wife Lorena, and the late Ernest F. DeCristofaro. Cherished and adored “Noni” of Alyson Lockett, Amanda Dutton, Alexandra Nash, James, Kaitlyn and Liam Fitzgerald, Leonardo, Emilio, Nicole and Mario DeCristofaro. She was predeceased by her siblings Alice Kilduff and Gerard Goodwin. She was also loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Kay was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy where after graduation she went to work for the AT&T company and later worked for Stop & Shop for over 25 years. She loved to cook, tend to her window boxes, play cards and cuddle with her dog, Cody. Her favorite vacation was to York, Maine where she spent over 60 summers with her family and friends. Her favorite pastime was to “people watch” on Long Sands Beach. She will be remembered as a devoted wife and a hard working and loving mother who cherished every minute she spent with her family. Her smile, laugh, spirited sense of humor, loving nature and hugs will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Katherine DeCristofaro may be made to Massachusetts Nurses Association Covid 19 Health and Safety Fund at www.massnurses.org or Massachusetts Nurses Association 340 Pike Street, Canton, MA 02021.

All services for Monday, July 13th have been cancelled, and will now be held at a later date.