Birth date: Mar 13, 1934 Death date: Jun 7, 2016
Catherine Sullivan Knebel died peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, surrounded by her family. Cathy was born in New York City on March 13, 1934, the daughter of Elizabeth and Edward Sullivan, who emigrated from Ireland. She is a g Read Obituary
DEar Cousins, Meg, Mary and Sue,
Sending you sympathy and love on your mom's passing. This memory goes back many years. As you know Catherine and Ed were my mother's first introduction to children when she lived with your grandmother in the Bronx. CAtherine had a sweet spot in my mother's heart, she could do no wrong.! As a result of this experience my mom, Agnes had five of her own.
Your mom will be remembered for her warmth, humor and kindness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
ANn Harrington, NYC
The Knebel family is one of the best thought of families to those of us who grew up in Reston. Mrs. Knebel was a great parent with whom to talk and she was always willing to listen as well as deliver wise advice. She was one of the people who helped me get started in my career and, since we did business together, I had to call her Cathy. It took a while to get used to that and she was always both Mrs. Knebel and Cathy to me. She was my friends' (Billy, Meg, Suzy and Mary) mom and someone with whom I did business. She treated me equally well in both of her positions.She had a very large impact on my life. She will be missed and I am very grateful to her for helping me mature as a professional and as a person.
This is a memory from many years ago: summer band camp carpool .
Camp lasted for 4 weeks. Mothers got together to figure out how to get several dozen band kids back and forth and devised a taxi service which let each mom be a taxi for one or 2 days. Kids were picked up at home, at pools or tennis courts, taken to HerndonHigh School at various times in the morning, then picked up and returned home or to pools or tennis courts. It was an amazing creation!
My sympathies to your family on the passing of your Cathy; I often saw her in the Meadowlark hallways, and she was always cheerful and kind, offering her help when I mentioned my aches and pains . . . a nurse to the end. I will remember her in my prayers.
Henry Earp
An Ashby Ponds Neighbor
Meg, Sue, and Mary - Sending warm thoughts and hugs your way as I remember your mom's infectious laugh and always sunny outlook on life. When I think about the hours she spent shuttling carpools of sweaty, chalky, silly girls to our gymnastics practices and meets, I wonder how many times she had to bite her tongue or roll her eyes - but I don't ever remember her raising her voice to us. I always felt welcome in her home and appreciated all of the little life lessons she shared. I'm so sorry for your loss, but hope your memories of her will warm your hearts and bring a smile to your faces during this difficult time. Much love, Lori Pepple Yacobi
Dear Meg, Suzy, Mary and all of your extended family members, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dear Mom and our Aunt Cathy. She was the epitome of a hard working, warm hearted and loving person with a whole lot of common sense. I hope that she is at peace now with her soulmate Tom and beloved son Billy. Love & hugs to all, Cousin Marg
