Beverly A. Cattanach

Beverly Ann Cattanach, known lovingly to family and friends as Bev or Bevie, passed into eternal rest on June 20, 2026, at Sunrise Senior Living in Wall, New Jersey, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 83 years old. Born on August 21, 1942, at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, Beverly lived a life marked by faith, devotion, and quiet strength, and she will be remembered with deep love by all who were blessed to know her.

Beverly was the daughter of Joseph Brooks, who predeceased her in 1998, and Josephine Fetta Brooks, who passed away in 2008. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Paul Caldor Cattanach, who died in 2009. Their marriage was a partnership built on love, family, and shared life, and Beverly carried his memory tenderly throughout the years. Together they laid the foundation for a home filled with warmth, laughter, and steadfast care.

A proud graduate of Red Bank Regional High School, Class of 1960, Beverly began her working life with a short period of employment at Fort Monmouth, where she met the love of her life. Soon after, she embraced her calling as a stay-at-home mother, pouring her heart into raising her children and caring for her family. Her life was a beautiful example of selfless devotion, and she found joy in the simple and sacred duties of home. She lived with grace, humility, and compassion, and those who knew her best will remember her as loving, selfless, and gentle. She had a way of making others feel welcomed and cared for, and her presence brought comfort and peace. She found joy in many things that brought her close to the people she loved. Beverly was active in several bowling leagues and enjoyed the fellowship and fun that came with them. She coached her daughter’s softball team, sharing encouragement, patience, and pride with young athletes. She loved rooting for her beloved New York Yankees alongside her Dad while either watching the games on TV or listening to them on her radio that was shaped like Florida orange. She also cherished camping with her family, especially in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and in Virginia along the Chesapeake, where crabbing became part of the family tradition. She delighted in roller coasters, enjoyed being part of the Sunshine Girls, and loved playing cards for the high stakes of nickels, dimes and even a quarter or two every other Tuesday night. These moments of laughter and companionship were among the treasures of her life.

Beverly is survived by her four children, Joseph Cattanach of Neptune, Paul Cattanach of Oakhurst, Patrick Cattanach of Oakhurst, and Theresa Reed. She also leaves behind eight grandchildren, two step grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her great pride and joy. Her family was her heart, and her love for them was constant and enduring. The legacy she leaves behind is found not only in the lives of her children and grandchildren, but also in the values she taught by example, including faith, resilience, and unconditional love.

Her life reminds us of the promise found in Scripture and the comfort of God’s eternal care. As Psalm 23 so beautifully declares, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Beverly’s earthly journey has ended, but her spirit rests in the mercy of the Lord she served. Those who mourn her passing do so with sorrow, yet also with gratitude for the many years they shared with her. Her memory will remain a blessing, and her influence will live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

Beverly Ann Cattanach will be dearly missed and forever cherished. Her life was a testament to faith, family, and love, and she leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew her. May she rest in the peace of Christ, reunited with those who went before her, and may perpetual light shine upon her.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 26 from 9 to 11 am at the Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch followed by a 11:30 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael’s Church in Long Branch. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery in Oceanport. The family request that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Monmouth County SPCA. 260 Wall Street, Eatontown NJ 07724 Web: https://monmouthcountyspca.org/ 

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