Obituary of Catherine P. Hoy

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Catherine P. Hoy, age 88, of Audubon, PA passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. 

She was born in Conshohocken, PA on September 8, 1932, the daughter of the late Matthew and Mary (Morley) O'Connor.   

Cappy lived most of her life in Arcola, Pennsylvania before moving to Shannondell at Valley Forge in 2006. She was a member of St. Teresa of Avila RC Church and a former member of St. Eleanor RC Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and sang in the choir. She was a member of the Class of 1950 of the former St. Matthew's High School of Conshohocken. 

Cappy was very involved as a community swim instructor at Methacton High School and the Pathway School. She was very social and enjoyed being with people, including her time spent working as a waitress and later in retail.   

Cappy enjoyed bowling, playing pool and sewing. She also played piano. She took the most pride in raising her eight children.        

She was the wife of the late Lawrence F. Hoy. 

Cappy is survived by seven children, Lawrence M. (& Catherine LeSage) Hoy of Audubon, Diane M. (& Timothy) Sauermelch of Pottstown, Kathleen H. (the late Michael) Kane of Phoenixville, Donald M. (& Eileen) Hoy of Collegeville, Maryalice (& Eric) Stewart of Phoenixville, Audrey Hoy of Levittown, and Raymond A. (& Catherine) Hoy of Conshohocken; and one sister, Alice O'Connor of Conshohocken. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, Matthew, Monica, Andrew, Caitlin, Michael, James, Jennifer, Timothy, Eric, Alyssa, Sarah, Meghan, Erica, Kiley, Harry, Raymond and Thomas; 12 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.   

Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James A. Hoy; four brothers, Matthew, Michael, James and Thomas O'Connor; and two sisters, Teresa Ryan and Mary Foley.   

Her Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 11:30 AM in St. Eleanor's RC Church, 647 Locust Street, Collegeville, PA 19426. 

Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday morning from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM at the Church.  Masks are required in Church and social distancing guidelines will be observed during the Visitation and Mass.  

The Mass will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person.  Please click here to access the livestream.  

Interment will take place in St. Matthew's Cemetery, Conshohocken, PA. 

Contributions in Cappy's name can be made to St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter, 209 Emmett Street, Phoenixville, PA. 19460 or online at stmarysfs.org.