Catherine Mary Tinervia, 94, of Coldwater, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility.
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 4-8:00 PM, with the rosary to begin at 7:30PM, at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 2, 2018 at 1:30 PM at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Coldwater with Rev. Fr. Paul Redmond officiating. Visitation will be held again, prior to the service on Friday, beginning at 12:45 PM at St. Charles. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Catherine was born April 1, 1923 in Coldwater, MI to Joseph and Grace (Barone) Gaglio. She grew up in Coldwater attending Maple Grove Elementary and St. Charles Catholic High School, graduating in 1941 as valedictorian. Following high school, she worked at Regal Manufacturing Co., Coldwater State Home, G.C. Murphy Co., and JC Penney.
On June 1, 1946, she married Joseph John Tinervia in Coldwater, where together they spent the entire 50 years of their marriage. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1997.
Catherine was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She worked hard, cooking, cleaning and lovingly caring for her family. If you walked into her kitchen, it was very common to smell a big pot of spaghetti sauce (sugo) and meatballs simmering on the stove. The aroma in the air was genuinely Italian, homemade pasta noodles, ravioli, bread, pies, cakes and cookies were her delight. “Mangia” (eat) was the word at her kitchen table. She was known to lead all in saying grace. That was a must before every meal at home and away with others.
Mrs. Tinervia was a lifelong member of St. Charles Borromeo Church where she was active in the Altar/Rosary Society and Ave Maria Guild, the Coldwater Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary and volunteered as a Foster Grandparent. During her residency at Maple Lawn, one could find her smiling and laughing while playing cards with her friends. Her husband, family, friends and faith meant everything to her. She faithfully attended Mass every Sunday and any special devotions throughout the year. She truly believed and had faith in the power of prayer. Her rosary was never too far from her side and it seemed she was always praying for someone.
Catherine will be dearly missed by her children Sam Tinervia, Joe (Carol) TInervia all of Coldwater, Mary (Bill) Klotz of Grand Rapids, her sisters Josephine Post and Rosalie Bercaw both of Coldwater, her grandchildren Jim Tinervia of Eaton Rapids, Marji (William) Renner of Hastings, Sara (Greg) Soleau of Grand Rapids, John (Melissa) Tinervia of Jackson, Kristen (Robert) Roper of Grand Rapids, William “BJ” (Kelly) Klotz all of Grand Rapids, 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her brothers Sam and Joe Gaglio and sisters Mary D’Angelo and Pauline Lopez.
Memorials may be directed to St. Charles School Angel Tuition Fund or Branch Area Food Pantry. www.dutcherfh.com