Catherine P. Canonico

Catherine P. “Cathie” (Bonito) Canonico, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died Sunday, March 29, 2009 at the Caritas Norwood Hospital after a brief illness.  She was 60.  Cathie was born Feb 10, 1949 in Norwood, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Edward F. and Catherine A. (Scarpaci) Bonito.  She grew up in Dedham and graduated from Dedham High School with the Class of 1966.  She worked for 45 years at Norfolk County Trust Company, and its successor companies Baybank and Bank of America, most recently as an ATM Technician.  She was also a member of St. Mary’s Church Sodality.  Cathie was the former wife of Vincent Canonico and the mother of the late Anthony J. “Tony” Canonico.  She is survived by her daughter, Gina M. Canonico of Dedham; her brother, Robert E. Bonito of Dedham; her sister, Priscilla R. Strickland of Dedham; as well as many nieces and nephews.  Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, April 1st from 4-8 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham.  Relatives and friends will gather Thursday at 8 Am at the Funeral Home and proceed to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St., Dedham for her Mass of Christian Burial at 9 o clock.  After cremation, private interment will be in Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham.  Donations in Cathie’s memory to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, c/o St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St., Dedham, MA 02026 would be appreciated.